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High-quality training that comes to you
By Emma Peterson. Whether you’re new to the industry or a veteran, Cotney Consulting Group has online training that can help you grow. In the roofing industry, training is the key to sustainable growth, both for individual careers and for businesses on the whole. But finding time to fit ...
Performance starts with the process
By Emma Peterson. How Sentry Building Innovations delivers smarter roofing underlayments and weather-barriers. If you haven’t heard of Sentry Building Innovations, they are one of the few manufacturers of synthetic roofing underlayments and weather-resistant barriers that makes their own products – Roofnado™, Sahara™, and Spyder®. What makes ...
New partnership aligns marketing with operational performance
By Ben Levesque, Webrunner Media. Webrunner Media and ContractorHUB are creating a more connected growth strategy for contractors. As contractors continue looking for smarter ways to scale their businesses, Webrunner Media is expanding its approach to growth through a new strategic partnership with ContractorHUB, an AI-native operating system especially built ...
Why metal-over-metal roof retrofits are gaining attention
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal-over-metal retrofit systems help address aging roofs while meeting modern structural and code requirements. Across the United States, a large portion of installed metal roofs are growing closer to the end of their service lives. Data compiled from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) shows that ...
AI smart templates
By Roof Hub. Go from searching to anticipating with this tool. Construction has always run on shorthand. Ask ten contractors what a “turtle vent” is, and you’ll get different answers. The same goes for “dimensional,” “to match” or “white caulk.” Roofing isn’t built around perfect terminology…It’s built around speed, experience and ...
Why roof slope matters in commercial roofing design
By The Coffee Shops™. Proper slope design helps improve drainage, energy efficiency and long-term roof performance. In the article “Understanding the Maximum Slope of Commercial Roofing Systems With Polyiso Insulation Products,” Hunter Panels highlights how roof slope design impacts drainage, system performance and long-term durability in commercial roofing applications. For ...
Elevate introduces LEED v5 Credit Guide to help design teams navigate updated certification requirements
New resource outlines how roofing systems influence carbon reduction, energy performance, resilience and other key LEED v5 priorities. Elevate™, a premier brand of commercial roofing systems and part of the Amrize family of brands, has released a LEED v5 Credit Guide, among the first roofing-specific resources to help architects, designers and ...
Refined ruggedness, cool elegance
By Jenny Yu. Western States Metal Roofing showcases popular architectural finishes with Corten and Charcoal Gray. As a leading manufacturer of metal roofing materials, Western States Metal Roofing (WSMR) centers its product design and engineering to meet and anticipate consumer trends. Two standout finishes that the company highlighted in a ...
Sprayable repair, cleaner application
By Jesse Sanchez. UNIFLEX™ One Flash Sprayable Roof Repair gives contractors a flexible flashing-grade sealant option designed to help speed roof repair work with less mess. Roof repairs often come down to performance, efficiency and ease of application. With UNIFLEX™ One Flash Sprayable Roof Repair from Sherwin-Williams Roofing Solutions, contractors ...
Lee Ann Slattery takes the helm at MCA
By Emma Peterson. Learn how she and the MCA team are advocating for the industry amid a complex business landscape. Recently, Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS was welcomed as the first female chair holder in the Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s history. Lee Ann brings over two decades of industry experience ...
