Lauren White, Editor
Our roofing Super Bowl
240 roofers descended on Capitol Hill today to advocate for three key issues that affect our industry. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started off the day with an intro from Representative Lisa McClain from Michigan. ...
RCS Representing at Roofing Day 2024
The Coffee Shop Crew is five members strong at the 2024 Roofing Day in D.C. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the prep day for Roofing Day 2024. Karen Edwards: We just finished day one of roofing day. It ...
Lose the hot pockets, balance your ventilation!
By Lauren White. Air Vent’s Ask the Experts seminar drew a full house of industry professionals eager to learn about balanced ventilation systems in Oregon. Good morning from Portland, Oregon! On this classic rainy spring day in PDX, an army of roofing trucks filled with tools and ladders brought over 130 ...
Don’t miss these building clinics at IRE
By Lauren White. Building clinics are your chance to see live demos from industry experts about metal roofing, exteriors, single-ply roofing and more! We are just days away from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2024! As you’re planning your time on the tradeshow floor, make sure you schedule time to ...
When Roof Pipe Collars Need to be Replaced
By Lauren White. When an old pipe collar is failing, follow these tips from the experts at Wil-Mar for successful replacement. Pipe collars help prevent leaks when placed around roof vent pipes. Unfortunately, they do not last forever and sometimes begin to deteriorate over time. When this happens, there are ...
Hip Hip Hooray for the 2023 Trends Survey!
By Lauren White. Calling all roofing professionals! We need YOUR input to tell us what’s trending in roofing. It’s true, the 2023 RoofersCoffeeShop® Trends Survey is OPEN! For the sixth year, the survey asks contractors to report on topics regarding current business issues, training and technology needs, as well as ...
What You Should do When It’s Time to Replace a Pipe Collar
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter The pipe collar pros at Wil-Mar give three handy tips for replacing your pipe collars. Often overlooked, the roof vent pipes are essential for the plumbing and ventilation of any building. What’s just as important as the pipes themselves, are the pipe collars that ...
LIVE From IRE 2023 With A.C.T Metal Deck Supply!
Lauren White catches up with Michael Polizzi from A.C.T. Supply at this year's IRE. The following is a conversation between Lauren White and Michael Polizzi from A.C.T. Supply at IRE 2023. Watch the interview on Youtube. Lauren White: Hi, I'm Lauren White with RoofersCoffeeShop, and we are here at the International ...
Day Three, That's a Wrap!
Highlights from the last day of IRE 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after day three of the International Roofing Expo 2023. Karen Edwards: This is late night with Karen Edwards and we at RoofersCoffeeShop, are going to talk about the ...
Get Involved. Give Back. Get Started.
Industry professionals share how they have become involved in their communities, utilized technology and what recruiting efforts have worked in a live panel at IRE 2023. Final day of IRE 2023 and we’re kicking off our day, right before the show starts, with a session presented by the Roofing Technology Think ...
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