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Celebrating 35 years of retrofit roofing innovation
By Jenny Yu. Roof Hugger reflects on 35 years of engineering and industry partnerships while reaffirming its commitment to advancing sustainable, contractor-focused solutions. For 35 years, Roof Hugger has helped shape the metal-over-metal retrofit market, building a reputation for engineering expertise, rigorous testing, and long-term performance. As the company ...
RCAW brings local roofing conversations into focus
By Jesse Sanchez. Malarkey Roofing Products connects with local contractors at the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington trade show. At the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) regional trade show, industry connection was at the center of the conversation as contractors, vendors and peers gathered to ask questions, exchange ideas ...
Polymer technology strengthens modern shingles
By Jesse Sanchez. Advanced asphalt technology, impact resistance and sustainability features are helping modern shingles deliver lasting roof performance. Malarkey Roofing Products® shingles are designed to stand apart in the roofing industry by combining advanced asphalt technology, impact resistance and sustainability-focused manufacturing across the company’s Good-Better-Best product lineup. The product ...
Using an Equipter 4000 to grow without sacrificing cash flow
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Why financing an Equipter 4000 can be one of the smartest investments a roofing contractor makes. In today’s economy, roofing contractors are being challenged from every angle. Labor costs continue to rise, homeowners expect exceptional service and competition is stronger than ever. That is why successful contractors are ...
A faster, safer way to measure roofs
By Emma Peterson. Learn what aerial roof measurements are and why they should matter to you and your team. Traditionally, contractors have to spend hours measuring roofs by hand, depending on how complex of a roof it is. This is not only a time-consuming task, but also a high-risk one ...
Sika launches Sikalastic® Rapid PMMA for flashing and roofing applications
The high-performance, two-component, fast-curing liquid resin can be used in flashing applications and roofing or waterproofing field applications. Sika Corporation – Roofing & Waterproofing is excited to introduce the next evolution of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) solutions under the unified Sikalastic® Rapid brand. This strategic transition brings PMMA for both flashing ...
Three tools built for roofing productivity and safety
By Jesse Sanchez. These Wryker products support roofing professionals with cordless nailing, standing seam safety anchorage and adhesive-resistant cutting performance. Roofing work often depends on having the right tool ready at the right moment. Through Wryker Construction Products, contractors can find solutions designed to support repairs, small jobs, fall protection setup and ...
The setup that saves time
By Jesse Sanchez. Protect jobsites, speed up the cleaning process and move through projects with fewer problems by using The Catch-All! The first question many roofing crews have about The Catch-All is often about how long it takes to set up. It’s a valid, but unnecessary concern; the company assures ...
How to reduce metal roof sounds
By The Coffee Shops™. Drexel Metals outlines practical approaches to addressing one of the most common questions about metal roofing. In the article, "Potential metal roofing issues and how to minimize their impact: Popping noises," Drexel Metals examines one of the most commonly discussed characteristics of metal roofing systems: thermal ...
Building a stunning high-rise deck
By Mike Bader, Tremco. Learn about waterproofing and building plaza and amenity decks on existing structures. Summer is just around the corner and one of the best ways to enjoy it is outdoors. And for those who live in cities, finding green space can be a challenge. This ...
