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Bolted up: A closer look at the bestselling metal system from Metal Sales
By Anna Lockhart. This system isn’t going anywhere soon – with a sturdily engineered structural design and reliability, contractors across America are buying up this weld-free building system. In a conversation with Heidi J. Ellsworth, live from the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) show earlier this ...
MFM to exhibit at Western States Roofing Expo
At this year's Western Roofing Expo, MFM Building Products will display its line of self-adhered steep-slope roofing underlayments and more. MFM Building Products, a leading manufacturer of self-adhering waterproofing membranes since 1961, will be attending the WSRCA Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, Booth 368. The company will be displaying its ...
Raise the bar on safety with the TremSafe® Hatch Guard
By Emma Peterson. This easy-to-install, adjustable and OSHA-compliant hatch guard from Tremco makes roof access safer. Looking for a safer way for maintenance and installation crews to access the roof of a commercial building? Look no further than Tremco’s TremSafe® Hatch Guard! TremSafe® Hatch Guard offers users a non-penetrative way ...
Evolving to better support contractors
By Dani Sheehan. With continuous improvements keeping the tool ahead of industry needs, Roofing Passport is revolutionizing metal roof estimation for contractors. Sherwin-Williams is rolling out the latest updates to its Roofing Passport tool, giving contractors a cleaner, more intuitive experience. While the core functionality remains the same, the refreshed ...
ServiceTitan and Verisk team up to bring Xactimate® to new roofing and exterior contractors
When complete, the product integration will be designed to allow contractors to load their ServiceTitan estimate data into Verisk’s Xactimate to review, validate and complete the claims estimating process. ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN), the software platform that powers the trades, is announcing a new collaboration with Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading data ...
3 reliable accessories that protect and elevate
By Dawn Killough, GAF. Understanding the benefits of rooftop accessories that keep roofs leak-free and protected. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who want to learn more about rooftop penetrations and protection. Rooftop accessories serve a crucial function to every roofing system — it’s more than just shingles ...
How one man turned experience into a coaching empire
By Jesse Sanchez. This former roofer’s journey is reshaping how the industry thinks about service departments. Tracey Donels, the founder of Service First Solutions, didn’t originally set out to become a coach. In fact, he thought he was launching a consulting firm. But after years of doing the hard work ...
Inspiration around every corner
By Anna Lockhart. By meeting with contractors face-to-face, this manufacturer is able to devise quality solutions in real time. Meeting contractors where they are is a cornerstone principle of Van Mark Products’ marketing and communications strategy. Offering a range of portable bending brakes and other metal tools, the ...
Insights from the experts: How to prepare for storm-related roof damage
By IKO Industries. Two contractors spanning decades in the field share lessons for the future. Protecting buildings and property from storm-related damage is a constant challenge. Nature’s power is unpredictable and unrelenting, with no amount of planning fully able to eliminate the risks storms pose. For designers, manufacturers and ...
Sketch less, close claims faster
By Eagleview. This Eagleview advancement provides three dimensional sketches on every roof. Say goodbye to manual sketching because Eagleview can now provide 3D sketches on reports that used to be limited to 2D. This works for all roofs, whether they're residential or commercial — every roof gets a sketch, ...
