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Building watertight flat roofs that last
By The Coffee Shops®. Explore the welding parameters and test practices that help create durable seams in plastic roofing membranes. Flat roofs are doing more than protecting buildings. From logistics centers to industrial facilities, these systems can create added value for building owners and the environment by supporting photovoltaic systems, ...
The next generation of roofers are learning essential skills with Leister tools
By Brittany Wykle, Leister. By investing in students today, Leister is helping build a stronger, more skilled workforce for the future of the roofing industry. The roofing industry is essential to protecting homes, businesses and communities from the elements. It is a rewarding trade that offers financial stability, job security ...
5-year warranty program offers peace of mind
By The Coffee Shops™. Leister’s warranty offering provides added confidence for contractors relying on heat welding equipment in demanding applications. For contractors investing in welding equipment and tools, reliability and long-term support can make a major difference in productivity and operating costs. Leister is strengthening that commitment with its extended ...
Celebrating student talent and careers in the skilled trades
By Jenny Yu. The SkillsUSA 2026 Championship will connect students, educators, contractors and manufacturers through hands-on skilled trades competitions. After a year of honing their skills and participating in local competitions, students from across the country are set to compete at the culminating event: the SkillsUSA 2026 Championship. Taking ...
Streamlining rooftop repair work
By Jesse Sanchez. Battery-powered heat guns are helping contractors complete repairs more efficiently by eliminating the need for rooftop power access. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, a common jobsite constraint came into focus: access to power. For contractors performing service and repair work, particularly on roofs ...
Cordless welding tool expands repair capabilities on the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. A new battery-powered solution is helping contractors complete roofing repairs more efficiently in hard-to-access environments. Contractors focused on service and repair routinely face a practical issue: how to bring dependable welding equipment onto the roof without adding complexity or compromising performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) ...
Buy Online, Back It with a 5-Year Warranty - Shop Leister Today
For over 70 years, Leister has been the trusted global leader in plastic welding and hot-air tools for professional roofing contractors and now every new tool purchase comes with a warranty worth registering. Don't leave your Leister tools uncovered; take two minutes to register and get the peace of mind ...
Cordless welding tool targets roofing repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a cordless hot-air hand welder is designed to help contractors complete membrane repairs more efficiently on difficult-to-access roofs. Roof repairs often require contractors to move tools, materials and power sources to locations that are not always easy to reach. For service and repair work on ...
Lose the leaks with Leister
By Roland Beeler and Gregor Studer, Leister. Leister’s quality assurance system lets you rest easy under a permanently leakproof roof. Water intrusion on a roof can quickly become an extensive and costly problem. From interior damages like mold to structural issues like rotting, moisture is often a roof’s ...
Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
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