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<title>Building a durable low-slope roofing system</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/building-a-durable-low-slope-roofing-system</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Jesse Sanchez.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Understanding how roof decks, insulation, cover boards and roof coverings work together is essential to long-term roof performance.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>According to <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a>, the performance of a low-slope roofing system depends on several layers working together to support the roof, control heat transfer and protect the building from weather and other damaging forces. These primary components include the roof deck, insulation or cover board and the roof covering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The roof deck is the structural foundation to which the roofing system is applied. It supports the system&rsquo;s weight, rooftop equipment and expected foot traffic while providing a flat installation surface. Steel is the most-used roof deck material, followed by wood products such as plywood, planks and oriented strand board (OSB). Structural concrete, cementitious wood fiber, gypsum and lightweight insulating concrete are less common alternatives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Installed above the deck, insulation reduces heat transfer between the building&rsquo;s interior and the surrounding environment. Polyisocyanurate, commonly called polyiso, provides the highest R-value and is the most widely used option. Expanded polystyrene (EPS), tapered insulation and flute filler also serve specific roofing applications, including improving drainage or creating a level surface over metal panels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cover boards provide a durable substrate for attaching the roof covering. They may be required when a covering cannot be attached directly to the insulation, but they can also improve performance when used as an additional layer. Cover boards help limit fire spread, distribute wind forces and protect insulation from hail, foot traffic and compression. Common options include fiberboard, gypsum-fiber boards, glass-mat faced gypsum boards and high-density poly ISO cover boards. Each offers different combinations of strength, insulation value, moisture resistance and ease of handling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The roof covering completes the assembly by shielding the system from sun, rain, snow, hail, chemicals, equipment and extreme temperatures. Available systems include built-up roofing (BUR), modified bitumen, single-ply membranes and fluid-applied coatings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.mulehide.com/News-Events/Blog?b=intro-to-low-slope-roofing-part-ii"><strong>Learn more about MuleHide&rsquo;s introduction to low-slope roofing systems and the role each component plays in roof performance!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>MuleHide TempReady Gun helps take guesswork out of adhesive application</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/mulehide-tempready-gun-helps-take-guesswork-out-of-adhesive-application</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2 dir="ltr">Temperature-monitoring assembly comes with Helix&reg; MAX Low-Rise Adhesive &ndash; Dual Tank, helps ensure adhesive is at proper temperature for application.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">The new <strong>MuleHide TempReady Gun</strong> from low-slope roofing manufacturer <a href="https://www.mulehide.com/About/About-MuleHide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MuleHide</strong></a> helps take the guesswork out of adhesive application. Included with <a href="https://www.mulehide.com/Products/p/HelixMAXLowRiseAdhesiveDualTankFeaturingtheMuleHideTempReadyGun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Helix&reg; MAX Low-Rise Adhesive &ndash; Dual Tank</strong></a><strong>, </strong>it tells the operator whether the adhesive is at the proper temperature for application, helping ensure optimal performance.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Helix MAX Low-Rise Adhesive is a construction-grade, two-component polyurethane adhesive designed to bond MuleHide insulations and fleece-back single-ply membranes (TPO, PVC or PVC KEE HP) to a variety of substrates. Temperature during application is an important consideration. Proper application temperature is when the material in the tanks is between 70 F and 90 F.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The MuleHide TempReady Gun assembly has a built-in sensor that monitors the temperature of the material coming from the tanks. Three LED lights on the back of the gun provide clear visual indication of whether the adhesive is ready to be applied; blue means too cold (below 70F), green signifies an optimal temperature (70 F &ndash; 90 F) and red indicates too hot (above 90 F).</p>

<p dir="ltr">The 25-foot assembly is battery-powered. The self-engaging safety helps prevent accidental dispensing of the adhesive; the operator must disengage it to begin applying the product and it re-activates automatically when the trigger is released.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The MuleHide TempReady Gun is found in the Part A Box of Helix MAX Low-Rise Adhesive &ndash; Dual Tank, along with 10 tank nozzle tips for use in splatter pattern application, 10 tip extension tubes to add for bead application, a wrench to use in attaching the hose assembly to the tanks and a packet of lithium grease for keeping the O-ring and face of the gun clean during application.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>About MuleHide</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">MuleHide offers premium-quality, high-performance roofing products and systems that meet the current and emerging needs of the design community, contractors and building owners with a strong focus on sustainable solutions. More information is available at <a href="http://www.mulehide.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mulehide.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/424160/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mulehideproducts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mulehideproducts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MuleHideVideos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Aprendiendo los fundamentos del roofing de baja pendiente para ampliar tu negocio de techos inclinados</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/aprendiendo-los-fundamentos-del-roofing-de-baja-pendiente-para-ampliar-tu-negocio-de-techos-inclinados</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por MuleHide.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Las diferencias entre los techos de baja pendiente y los techos inclinados van mucho m&aacute;s all&aacute; de lo que muchos imaginan.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Si has pasado tu carrera trabajando sobre techos inclinados, subir a un sistema de baja pendiente puede sentirse como entrar a una profesi&oacute;n completamente distinta. Los materiales cambian. Los m&eacute;todos de instalaci&oacute;n son diferentes. Incluso el vocabulario se transforma. Un techo &quot;plano&quot; no es realmente plano, la impermeabilizaci&oacute;n se convierte en la prioridad principal y la l&iacute;nea que separa los proyectos comerciales de los residenciales puede volverse confusa r&aacute;pidamente. En esta primera entrega de una serie de cinco partes de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a>, analizamos los conceptos b&aacute;sicos, porque entender qu&eacute; es y qu&eacute; no es un sistema de roofing de baja pendiente es el primer paso para hacerlo correctamente.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>&iquest;Qu&eacute; es un techo de baja pendiente?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Entonces, &iquest;qu&eacute; es un techo de baja pendiente y en qu&eacute; se diferencia de un techo inclinado?&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Baja pendiente, no sin pendiente&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>Un techo de baja pendiente tiene una inclinaci&oacute;n de 2/12 o menor. Esto significa que por cada 12 pulgadas de recorrido horizontal, el techo se eleva 2 pulgadas o menos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Con frecuencia, los techos de baja pendiente son llamados &quot;techos planos&quot;, pero en realidad ning&uacute;n techo es completamente plano. El agua es una de las fuerzas m&aacute;s destructivas de la naturaleza (despu&eacute;s de todo, fue responsable de formar el Gran Ca&ntilde;&oacute;n) y debe ser evacuada del techo lo m&aacute;s r&aacute;pido posible. Por ello, todos los techos necesitan alg&uacute;n grado de inclinaci&oacute;n que permita un drenaje adecuado. En los techos de baja pendiente, esta inclinaci&oacute;n puede provenir de la propia estructura del edificio, del aislamiento c&oacute;nico (tapered insulation) o de una combinaci&oacute;n de ambos.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Impermeables vs. sistemas que desalojan el agua&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>Los techos de baja pendiente est&aacute;n dise&ntilde;ados para ser impermeables, aunque tambi&eacute;n incorporan sistemas de drenaje. Por otro lado, los techos inclinados desalojan el agua m&aacute;s r&aacute;pidamente gracias a su mayor pendiente. En un sistema de baja pendiente, la membrana del techo, junto con los selladores utilizados en remates y uniones, evita que el agua penetre en el sistema de roofing. Los techos inclinados dependen principalmente de la gravedad generada por su inclinaci&oacute;n para conducir el agua fuera de la superficie del techo.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>No debe confundirse con &quot;techo comercial&quot;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Muchas personas utilizan los t&eacute;rminos &quot;techo de baja pendiente&quot; y &quot;techo comercial&quot; como si significaran lo mismo, pero no son sin&oacute;nimos. &quot;Baja pendiente&quot; se refiere a la inclinaci&oacute;n del techo, mientras que &quot;comercial&quot; describe el tipo de edificio que cubre. Muchos edificios comerciales como iglesias, hoteles, escuelas, centros m&eacute;dicos, restaurantes y establecimientos comerciales cuentan con techos inclinados. De igual manera, los techos de baja pendiente tambi&eacute;n pueden encontrarse en muchas viviendas residenciales, especialmente en regiones &aacute;ridas del suroeste de Estados Unidos, donde el drenaje representa una preocupaci&oacute;n menor.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Materiales utilizados&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>Los techos de baja pendiente generalmente utilizan membranas monocapa (single-ply), l&aacute;minas prefabricadas o sistemas compuestos por capas de asfalto. Por su parte, los techos inclinados suelen construirse con tejas asf&aacute;lticas, tejas de concreto o barro, o paneles met&aacute;licos.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Breve historia del roofing de baja pendiente&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Los sistemas de techo multicapa (Built-Up Roofing o BUR) son el tipo m&aacute;s antiguo de techo de baja pendiente que a&uacute;n se utiliza en la actualidad. Los primeros sistemas BUR se constru&iacute;an aplicando m&uacute;ltiples capas de fieltro impregnado con alquitr&aacute;n y posteriormente una capa superior de grava mezclada con alquitr&aacute;n caliente. Durante la d&eacute;cada de 1870, el asfalto sustituy&oacute; al alquitr&aacute;n como material principal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los sistemas de bet&uacute;n modificado (Modified Bitumen o Mod Bit) surgieron en la d&eacute;cada de 1970. Aunque siguen siendo sistemas basados en asfalto, incorporan modificadores elastom&eacute;ricos en las l&aacute;minas, lo que mejora su flexibilidad y ofrece una versi&oacute;n m&aacute;s moderna de los sistemas BUR, adem&aacute;s de facilitar y acelerar su instalaci&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los sistemas de roofing monocapa comenzaron a utilizarse en Estados Unidos durante la d&eacute;cada de 1960. Los primeros fueron los sistemas EPDM y PVC, cuya popularidad creci&oacute; debido a la escasez y el aumento de costo del asfalto de alta calidad para roofing. Posteriormente lleg&oacute; el TPO a principios de la d&eacute;cada de 1990 y actualmente es el material de baja pendiente m&aacute;s utilizado en el mercado.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los sistemas de roofing aplicados en forma l&iacute;quida &mdash; tambi&eacute;n conocidos como recubrimientos para techos o roof coatings &mdash; se utilizan desde la d&eacute;cada de 1950 para restaurar techos envejecidos y devolverlos a una condici&oacute;n cercana a la original.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Las mejoras continuas en su desempe&ntilde;o y facilidad de aplicaci&oacute;n han convertido a los recubrimientos en el segmento de mayor crecimiento dentro de la industria del roofing de baja pendiente. M&aacute;s adelante en esta serie analizaremos cada uno de estos sistemas de cubierta, explicando su composici&oacute;n y las caracter&iacute;sticas que los diferencian. Sin embargo, es importante recordar que estas cubiertas representan &uacute;nicamente la capa final de un sistema compuesto por m&uacute;ltiples elementos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>En la pr&oacute;xima entrega, desglosaremos un sistema de roofing de baja pendiente capa por capa y explicaremos el papel fundamental que desempe&ntilde;a cada componente en el rendimiento general del techo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tambi&eacute;n profundizaremos en las dos primeras capas del sistema: la plataforma estructural (roof deck) y el aislamiento junto con los cover boards.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Fuente original del art&iacute;culo y fotograf&iacute;a: <a href="https://www.mulehide.com/News-Events/Blog?b=intro-to-low-slope-roofing">MuleHide</a></em></p>

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<title>Los 5 artículos que marcaron junio en el sector del roofing</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/los-5-artculos-que-marcaron-junio-en-el-sector-del-roofing</link>
<description>los-5-artculos-que-marcaron-junio-en-el-sector-del-roofing</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Desde estrategias de negocio hasta innovaci&oacute;n, estos fueron los favoritos de nuestros lectores.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Cada mes en RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;en espa&ntilde;ol compartimos los art&iacute;culos m&aacute;s le&iacute;dos. Junio no fue la excepci&oacute;n con este art&iacute;culo, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/un-socio-tres-pilares-para-el-xito">Un socio, tres pilares para el &eacute;xito</a>,&rdquo; donde <a href="https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/directory/apoc">APOC</a> comparti&oacute; los tres pilares que ellos ofrecen a contratistas para hacer crecer sus conocimientos y negocios. Estos programas educativos como: <a href="https://apoc.com/pages/contractor-pro-program">Contractor Pro Program</a>, <a href="https://apoc.com/pages/warranty">Los Programas de Garantia</a> y <a href="https://apoc.com/pages/certified-applicator">Certified Applicator Program</a> son herramientas que han ayudado a contratistas a elevar sus negocios.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Otro tema que destac&oacute; durante junio fue Marketing. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/jason-jimenez-marketing-de-roofing-que-s-funciona">En un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos</a>, Jason Jimenez de Gasper Roofing comparti&oacute; sobre la importancia de entender el marketing como una herramienta clave para tener un negocio competitivo. En este episodio que fue grabado en el Business Building Workshop (BBW) de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>, Jason explico la importancia de seguir aprendiendo sobre marketing y crecimiento empresarial. Este contenido llamo la atenci&oacute;n por ofrecer informaci&oacute;n relevante para profesionales que buscan mantenerse actualizados en una industria que contin&uacute;a evolucionando.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La capacitaci&oacute;n tambi&eacute;n sigui&oacute; ocupando un espacio importante entre nuestros art&iacute;culos, Luis Ramos de MuleHide nos record&oacute; <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/luis-ramos-maximizando-su-relacion-con-el-representante-del-fabricante">en un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos</a>, como la importancia de seguir aprendiendo y aprovechar los recursos de fabricantes como <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a> ponen al alcance de los contratistas para fortalecer sus negocios. Junio tambi&eacute;n nos dej&oacute; espacio para conocer historias y tendencias de las <a href="https://www.tamko.com/our-color-story">l&iacute;neas de colores de shingles</a> que <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO</a> ofrece, ya que esa innovaci&oacute;n sigue vigente y est&aacute; evolucionando d&iacute;a con d&iacute;a.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Por &uacute;ltimo, <a href="https://es.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a> de The GLO Group y <a href="https://es.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/lorna-rojas-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Lorna Rojas</a> de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tremco">Tremco</a>, miembros de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a>, hablaron sobre lo que vivieron en <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/rumbo-a-dc-para-roofing-day-2026">Roofing Day</a> en Whashington, D.C. recordando a los profesionales la importancia que tiene el hacer que se escuche su voz. Esta participaci&oacute;n fortalece a toda la industria y ayuda a impulsar decisiones que benefician a contratistas, fabricantes y trabajadores.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Agradecemos a todos nuestros lectores por seguir haciendo de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; En Espanol un espacio para aprender, compartir y mantenerse informados. Si aun no has le&iacute;do alguno de estos art&iacute;culos, te invitamos a descubrir porque fueron los favoritos del mes de junio.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>5. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/roofing-day-se-trata-de-representar-a-la-comunidad-y-a-la-industria">Roofing Day se trata de representar a la comunidad y a la industria</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>4. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/innovacin-inspirada-en-la-naturaleza-una-apuesta-audaz-en-la-esttica-del-roofing">Innovaci&oacute;n inspirada en la naturaleza: Una apuesta audaz en la est&eacute;tica del roofing</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>3. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/el-verdadero-valor-de-un-representante-del-fabricante">El verdadero valor de un representante del fabricante</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>2. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/marketing-y-aprendizaje">Marketing y aprendizaje</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>1. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/un-socio-tres-pilares-para-el-xito">Un socio, tres pilares para el &eacute;xito</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Las certificaciones también abren puertas en el roofing</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/las-certificaciones-tambin-abren-puertas-en-el-roofing</link>
<description>las-certificaciones-tambin-abren-puertas-en-el-roofing</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            alt='Las certificaciones también abren puertas en el roofing'
            title='Las certificaciones también abren puertas en el roofing'
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>C&oacute;mo la capacitaci&oacute;n continua y el respaldo del fabricante pueden convertirse en una ventaja competitiva para los contratistas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/luis-ramos-maximizando-su-relacion-con-el-representante-del-fabricante">Durante un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos</a>, converse con Luis Ramos de <a href="https://es.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a> sobre la importancia de aprovechar los recursos que ofrecen los fabricantes y como las certificaciones pueden convertirse en una inversi&oacute;n para el crecimiento de cualquier contratista. Obtener una certificaci&oacute;n no solo demuestra conocimiento t&eacute;cnico. Tambi&eacute;n puede convertirse en una herramienta para generar confianza con los clientes, diferenciarse de la competencia e incluso abrir nuevas oportunidades de negocio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Para Luis, el proceso de certificaci&oacute;n comienza con capacitaci&oacute;n, pero no termina ah&iacute;. &ldquo;No solo es una secci&oacute;n de capacitaci&oacute;n&hellip; es andar con el contratista en un proyecto, seguir el proceso y terminar con la inspecci&oacute;n final.&rdquo; Este acompa&ntilde;amiento permite que el contratista aplique lo aprendido directamente en el campo, mientras recibe el respaldo t&eacute;cnico del fabricante durante todo el proyecto.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adem&aacute;s de las capacitaciones presenciales, Luis destaco que hoy los contratistas tienen acceso a recursos que facilitan su trabajo diario. &ldquo;Todo lo que pertenece a los productos que yo vendo, sea permiso, un video o un documento, est&aacute; ah&iacute; a la mano.&rdquo; Tambi&eacute;n menciono la importancia de utilizar muestras de producto durante el proceso de venta. Estas ayudan a explicar los diferentes sistemas y permiten que el cliente tome decisiones con mayor confianza. &ldquo;Educar a los contractors es una cosa, pero ellos tambi&eacute;n tienen que educar al cliente.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>En proyectos comerciales, contar con una certificaci&oacute;n puede representar un valor agregado importante. Luis explico que muchos propietarios buscan trabajar con contratistas respaldados por un fabricante, ya que esa certificaci&oacute;n transmite confianza sobre la calidad del sistema instalado y el soporte disponible durante la vida del proyecto. Adem&aacute;s, cuando un cliente solicita una recomendaci&oacute;n, los fabricantes suelen considerar a los contratistas certificados que conocen y con quienes ya han trabajado. &ldquo;Cuando un cliente nos pide un contratista certificado&hellip; eso es un lead,&rdquo; dijo Luis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uno de los aspectos que m&aacute;s llamo mi atenci&oacute;n fue la filosof&iacute;a de MuleHide de apoyar tanto a empresas consolidadas como a quienes apenas comienzan. &ldquo;No importa si haces un proyecto o cien proyectos al a&ntilde;o&hellip; te vamos a cuidar igual,&rdquo; explico. Ese enfoque refleja una cultura basada en el servicio y en el desarrollo de relaciones de largo plazo, donde el objetivo no es &uacute;nicamente vender un producto, sino ayudar a que m&aacute;s contratistas crezcan dentro de la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al final, las certificaciones representan mucho m&aacute;s que un reconocimiento t&eacute;cnico. Son una oportunidad para seguir aprendiendo, fortalecer la confianza de los clientes y demostrar el compromiso con la calidad. Cuando se aprovechan junto con el respaldo y los recursos del fabricante, pueden convertirse en una ventaja competitiva para cualquier contratista.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/luis-ramos-maximizando-su-relacion-con-el-representante-del-fabricante"><strong>Escucha o mira el video de este episodio para conocer m&aacute;s sobre la experiencia y los consejos para contratistas.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Learning the ropes of low-slope roofing for your steep-slope business</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/learning-the-ropes-of-low-slope-roofing-for-your-steep-slope-business</link>
<description>learning-the-ropes-of-low-slope-roofing-for-your-steep-slope-business</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            title='Learning the ropes of low-slope roofing for your steep-slope business'
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By MuleHide.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The differences between low-slope and steep-slope roofing run deeper than most realize.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>If you&rsquo;ve spent your career walking steep roofs, stepping onto a low-slope system can feel like entering a whole new trade. The materials change. The methods shift. Even the vocabulary gets flipped. &ldquo;Flat&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t mean flat, waterproofing takes center stage and the line between commercial and residential gets blurry fast. In this first of a five-part series from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a>, we break down the fundamentals, because understanding what low-slope roofing really is and isn&rsquo;t, is the first step to doing it right.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>What is low-slope roofing?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>So, what is a low-slope roof and how does it differ from a steep-slope roof?&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Low-slope, not no-slope&nbsp;</strong></em><br />
A low-slope roof has a 2/12 pitch or less, meaning that, for every 12 inches of horizontal run, the roof rises 2 inches or less.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Low-slope roofs are often called &ldquo;flat roofs,&rdquo; but no roof is truly flat. Water is one of the most destructive forces on Earth (it created the Grand Canyon, after all) and must be removed from a roof as quickly as possible. Every roof must, therefore, have slope to provide positive drainage. On a low-slope roof, it can come via the building&rsquo;s structure, tapered insulation or a combination of the two.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Waterproof vs. water-shedding&nbsp;</strong></em><br />
Low-slope roofs are waterproof, though still intended to incorporate drainage, while steep-slope roofs typically shed water at a faster rate. In a low-slope roof, the roof covering, along with the sealants used for flashing and seaming, prevent water from entering the roofing system. Steep-slope roofs rely on the gravity provided by their greater pitch to quickly remove water from the roof&rsquo;s surface.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Not to be confused with &ldquo;commercial roof&rdquo;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Many people use the terms &ldquo;low-slope roof&rdquo; and &ldquo;commercial roof&rdquo; interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. &ldquo;Low-slope&rdquo; refers to a roof&rsquo;s pitch, while &ldquo;commercial&rdquo; describes the type of building the roof covers. Many commercial buildings &ndash; churches, hotels, schools, medical facilities, restaurants, retail establishments and more &ndash; have steep-slope roofs. And low-slope roofs can be found on many residential buildings, particularly in the arid Southwest where drainage is not as big a concern.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Materials used&nbsp;</strong></em><br />
Low-slope roofs typically feature a single-ply membrane, sheet or rolled goods or layers of asphalt. Steep-slope roofs are usually constructed with shingles, tiles or metal panels.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>A brief history of low-slope roofing&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Built-up roofing (BUR) systems are the oldest type of low-slope roof still used today. Early BUR systems were constructed by applying multiple layers of tar-soaked felt and adding a top layer of gravel mixed into hot tar. In the 1870s, asphalt replaced tar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modified bitumen (mod bit) systems were introduced in the 1970s. Still asphalt-based, they introduced rubberized modifiers to the sheet goods, which increased their flexibility and provided an updated take on BUR systems that was faster and easier to install.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Single-ply roofing systems began appearing in the United States in the 1960s. EPDM and PVC systems were first, their popularity fueled by the limited supply and increased cost of high-quality roofing asphalt. TPO arrived in the United States in the early 1990s and is now the dominant low-slope roofing material.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fluid-applied roofing systems &ndash; roof coatings &ndash; have been used to return aging roofs to near-new condition since the 1950s. Continuous improvements in performance and ease of application over the decades have helped them become the fastest-growing segment of the low-slope roofing industry today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We&rsquo;ll dig into each of these roof covering types later in this series, discussing their composition and the characteristics that set them apart. But they are just the final component in a multi-part system.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Next up, we&rsquo;ll dissect a low-slope roofing system layer by layer and explain the vital role each plays in a roof&rsquo;s performance. We&rsquo;ll also take a deeper dive into the first two of those layers &ndash; the roof deck and insulation and cover boards.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Original article and photo source: <a href="https://www.mulehide.com/News-Events/Blog?b=intro-to-low-slope-roofing">MuleHide</a></em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>MuleHide welcomes three new territory managers</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/mulehide-welcomes-three-new-territory-managers</link>
<description>mulehide-welcomes-three-new-territory-managers</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>New associates to lead the Tennessee, Northern California and West Central and Southwest Florida Territories.</h2>

<p>Low-slope roofing manufacturer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mulehide.com/About/About-MuleHide" target="_blank" title="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mulehide.com%2fAbout%2fAbout-MuleHide&amp;c=E,1,2Nhyrh7EiSMPGH-bDHYggUhoR68Q6CpuvJooxZ26laDWOg1P71GFmsnHFe_dI9EhkDxWu0YYPXJPMId9ELQHLjDCVPX7w5aDImMGgS1fn0JHbFCHvi95-itTCQ,,&amp;typo=1"><strong>MuleHide</strong></a>&nbsp;has hired three new territory managers.</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Shane Mills</strong>&nbsp;will lead the&nbsp;<strong>Tennessee territory</strong>.</li>
	<li><strong>Brendan Britsch</strong>&nbsp;will manage the&nbsp;<strong>West Central and Southwest Florida territory</strong>, which includes Tampa, Bradenton, Clearwater, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Lakeland and the surrounding communities.</li>
	<li><strong>Conner Wilson</strong>&nbsp;will run the&nbsp;<strong>Northern California territory</strong>, which includes San Francisco, Sacramento, Redding and Chico, California, as well as Reno, Nevada.</li>
</ul>

<p>They are the company&rsquo;s lead contacts with customers in their markets. Their responsibilities include helping ensure that projects are completed efficiently and according to specification, working with contractors and ABC Supply Co. Inc. branch teams to develop the best solutions to meet property owners&rsquo; roofing needs and providing ongoing product, technical and sales training for contractors and ABC Supply associates.</p>

<h3>Shane Mills</h3>

<p>Mills comes to MuleHide after two years with ABC Supply, where he was an outside sales associate in the Washington, Pennsylvania branch. He began his roofing career as a sales manager with AmeriPro Roofing.</p>

<h3>Brendan Britsch</h3>

<p>Britsch joins MuleHide from TRUFAST, where he was a technical sales representative for more than five years. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing from the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati.</p>

<h3>Conner Wilson</h3>

<p>Wilson had been a field sales representative with H.B. Fuller since 2023, serving Northern California and Northern Nevada. Prior to that, he was a sales consultant with residential roofing contractor Cobex Construction Group Inc. in Roseville, California.</p>

<p>He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology from California State University, Sacramento in Sacramento.</p>

<p><strong>About MuleHide</strong></p>

<p>MuleHide offers premium-quality, high-performance roofing products and systems that meet the current and emerging needs of the design community, contractors and building owners with a strong focus on sustainable solutions. More information is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mulehide.com/" target="_blank" title="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mulehide.com&amp;c=E,1,UZCb_3TIq_ZkQg80eT7cFgW-T3sFrGC4U3iHnqjxTU9S5bdcDnD5Aowvf_5d68pxUvIw5RsTNoYad8IqK2T7Tgb2z9hBINXVTk38lYo3OGjCZGt5&amp;typo=1">mulehide.com</a>&nbsp;and on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mulehide/" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/424160/">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MuleHideProducts/" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/mulehideproducts/">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mulehideproducts/" target="_blank" title="https://www.instagram.com/mulehideproducts/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MuleHideVideos" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/@MuleHideVideos">YouTube</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Manufacturer reps help contractors turn technical support into jobsite confidence</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/manufacturer-reps-help-contractors-turn-technical-support-into-jobsite-confidence</link>
<description>manufacturer-reps-help-contractors-turn-technical-support-into-jobsite-confidence</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            title='Manufacturer reps help contractors turn technical support into jobsite confidence'
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Jesse Sanchez.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Luis Ramos explains why manufacturer representatives are most effective when contractors use them as an extension of the team.&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/luis-ramos-maximizing-your-manufacturer-rep-relationship">On this episode of Roofing Road Trips&reg;</a>, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Luis Ramos, territory manager for <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a> in Southeast Florida, about the day-to-day value manufacturer representatives bring to contractors and distributors. Luis said the role is both technical and relationship-driven, especially in low-slope roofing, where job conditions and local requirements can vary widely.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Q: What does a manufacturer&rsquo;s representative actually do?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Luis explained, &ldquo;At its core, manufacturer reps are in sales technical positions. So, we are well trained in the systems that we offer in order to be able to assist our contractors and our ABC associates with these products and systems.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that this balance matters because contractors need more than product promotion. They need someone who understands the system, the jobsite and the questions that come up during all stages of a project.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Q: Why is technical knowledge so important in that role?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>&ldquo;When I meet with a contractor who is very heavily involved in the low-slope arena, those first three minutes will tell them a lot about my technical knowledge,&rdquo; Luis shared.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For experienced contractors, that first conversation can build credibility quickly. For contractors newer to low-slope work, Luis said reps need to &ldquo;assume nothing&rdquo; and adjust their approach to the contractor&rsquo;s level of experience.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Q: How can reps help contractors who feel pressure to know everything?&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Luis shared, &ldquo;Well, we&rsquo;re a free resource, for one thing. And the challenge that I think most contractors have is that they try to do it all, in a phrase. Nobody&rsquo;s an expert in everything all the time.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That support can come through training, job meetings or simple conversations that help remove uncertainty. Luis said the key is communication and a willingness to ask questions before mistakes happen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A strong manufacturer rep relationship gives contractors another source of technical perspective when they need it most. Rather than treating reps only as product contacts, Luis encouraged contractors to see them as partners who can help shape the game plan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/luis-ramos-maximizing-your-manufacturer-rep-relationship">Listen to the entire podcast</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z0HgArqvtg">Watch the conversation</a> to learn more about how manufacturer reps support contractors!&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>El verdadero valor de un representante del fabricante</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/el-verdadero-valor-de-un-representante-del-fabricante</link>
<description>el-verdadero-valor-de-un-representante-del-fabricante</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>En la industria del roofing, el representante del fabricante suele verse como alguien enfocado en ventas. Pero en la pr&aacute;ctica, su rol va mucho m&aacute;s all&aacute;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/luis-ramos-maximizando-su-relacion-con-el-representante-del-fabricante">En este episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos</a>, convers&eacute; con Luis Ramos de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a>, quien explic&oacute; c&oacute;mo los contratistas pueden maximizar su relaci&oacute;n con el representante del fabricante. Esta relaci&oacute;n puede marcar la diferencia en el d&iacute;a a d&iacute;a, ya que, se convierte en un aliado clave para tomar mejores decisiones, evitar errores y hacer crecer su negocio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Luis comparti&oacute; c&oacute;mo es un d&iacute;a regular en el campo. Gran parte de su trabajo sucede directamente en los techos, no detr&aacute;s de un escritorio. Para &eacute;l su presencia en el campo es fundamenta, ya que representa un apoyo real. &ldquo;Paso como 60% de mi tiempo en los techos&hellip; ah&iacute; es donde realmente podemos ayudar con los materiales, c&oacute;mo funcionan y los detalles,&rdquo; coment&oacute;. Para Luis no se trata de solo vender productos; estar presente es una oportunidad para ayudar al contratista a entender y aplicar los sistemas correctamente.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Una de las frases que Luis us&oacute; durante esta pl&aacute;tica fue: &ldquo;No tienes que saberlo todo.&rdquo; Explic&oacute; que, La industria es cada vez m&aacute;s compleja y pretender saberlo todo no es realista. &ldquo;La persona que dice que lo sabe todo, debemos correr de esa persona; hay tantas opciones que ser&iacute;a imposible conocer todos los sistemas,&rdquo; se&ntilde;al&oacute; Luis. Por eso, el verdadero error no es no saber, sino no comunicarse. &ldquo;El &uacute;nico error es no hablar con ese representante; estamos como socios trabajando por lo mismo,&rdquo; dijo Luis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La base de esta relaci&oacute;n es clara: comunicaci&oacute;n constante. &ldquo;Para m&iacute;, la comunicaci&oacute;n es lo m&aacute;s importante, si t&uacute; est&aacute;s trabajando, yo estoy trabajando,&rdquo; explic&oacute;. Estar disponible para los contratistas puede prevenir problemas costosos en el proyecto. &ldquo;Prefiero que me llamen un domingo para preguntar c&oacute;mo hacer un detalle, a que lo hagan mal y tengan que cambiarlo el lunes.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>El aprendizaje continuo tambi&eacute;n juega un papel clave. &ldquo;Training, training, training es una de las mejores maneras de entender los productos y el mercado,&rdquo; afirm&oacute;. Las capacitaciones y una buena relaci&oacute;n con el representante pueden abrir muchas puertas para los contratistas. &ldquo;Cuando un cliente nos pide un contratista certificado&hellip; eso es un lead,&rdquo; explic&oacute; Luis. MuleHide ofrece diversas oportunidades de capacitaci&oacute;n a trav&eacute;s de su programa <a href="https://www.mulehide.com/Resources/Training-Opportunities">RISE (Roofing Installation and Systems Education)</a> que los contratistas pueden aprovechar para fortalecer su conocimiento de los diferentes sistemas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al final, se trata de ver al representante como una extensi&oacute;n del equipo, ya que es una relaci&oacute;n que impulsa el crecimiento. &ldquo;No estamos aqu&iacute; solo para vender, estamos aqu&iacute; para servir,&rdquo; concluy&oacute; Luis. Esa mentalidad es la que transforma una simple interacci&oacute;n en una alianza que impulsa resultados reales en cada proyecto.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/luis-ramos-maximizando-su-relacion-con-el-representante-del-fabricante"><strong>Escucha o mira el video de este episodio para conocer m&aacute;s sobre la experiencia y los consejos para contratistas.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Daniel Kline joins MuleHide as territory manager - Alabama and Mississippi</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/daniel-kline-joins-mulehide-as-territory-manager-alabama-and-mississippi</link>
<description>daniel-kline-joins-mulehide-as-territory-manager-alabama-and-mississippi</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            title='Daniel Kline joins MuleHide as territory manager - Alabama and Mississippi'
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>Dan has a deep commitment to service, reliability and results.</h2>

<p>Low-slope roofing manufacturer <a href="http://mulehide.com" target="_blank">MuleHide </a>has hired Daniel Kline as territory manager for Alabama and Mississippi.</p>

<p>He is the company&rsquo;s lead contact with customers in the territory. His responsibilities include helping ensure that projects are completed efficiently and according to specification, working with contractors and ABC Supply Co. Inc. branch teams to develop the best solutions to meet property owners&rsquo; roofing needs and providing ongoing product, technical and sales training for contractors and ABC Supply associates.</p>

<p>Kline had been an outside sales associate in ABC Supply&rsquo;s Lakeland, Florida, branch since 2020. Prior to that, he honed his sales and management skills during a 21-year career in the auto dealership industry in Florida.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Dan has a deep commitment to service, reliability and results,&rdquo; said southeast regional director Matt Bost. &ldquo;He knows how to deliver solutions for his customers. His 5-plus years with ABC Supply have also given him a strong foundation in the roofing industry. We&rsquo;re excited to have him bring that background to MuleHide and our Alabama-Mississippi territory.&rdquo;</p>

<p><strong>About MuleHide</strong></p>

<p>MuleHide offers premium-quality, high-performance roofing products and systems that meet the current and emerging needs of the design community, contractors and building owners with a strong focus on sustainable solutions. More information is available at <a href="http://mulehide.com" target="_blank">mulehide.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/424160/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mulehideproducts/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mulehideproducts/" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MuleHideVideos" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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