Education & Learning

Roofing Technology Think Tank announces new board member

June 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

The board supports the RT3 mission and leads the organization in its efforts to educate and advance technology in the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced Richard Carroll, Carroll Consulting Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota as ...

2024 MRCA Foundation scholarship winners!

June 23, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). Join us in celebrating the awardees of the 2024 scholarships! Congrats to everyone and we hope to see you at the 2024 Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Conference & Expo! Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available October 1. Ali Masoodi - Delta ...

Tremco CPG celebrates graduation of first Achieve Green cohort from Rising Stars program

June 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Achieve Green is more than just workforce training for high school students, it places young people in a better position to succeed. Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG) proudly announces the graduation of its first cohort of students from Achieve Green, a Rising Stars program that creates avenues for young people ...

To restore or replace, that is the question

June 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Before you can make your bid, it’s important to get on the roof and see what you’re working with. In this CoatingsTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Chris Kuykendall from Mule-Hide Products about not only the power of fluid-applied roofing systems but knowing when to apply one. ...

Answering 5 essential questions about spray foam roofing

June 15, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. General Coatings answers five of your most common questions about spray foam roofs. Interest in spray foam (SPF) roofing is on the rise, and with that interest comes many questions! That’s why General Coatings Manufacturing Corp. has a thorough Frequently Asked Questions page dedicated to answering your ...

Breaking language barriers in roofing

May 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor. A discussion about multilingual software solutions and AI's role in advancing the roofing industry. In a recent "AccuLynx on the Roof" podcast episode dedicated to assisting roofing contractors in their business operations, a panel of tech experts from AccuLynx joined the host, JP, to discuss the three ...

Catching up with the Air Vent team at IRE 2024!

May 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Anna Lockhart. Paul Scelsi shares his tips and expert advice on proper attic ventilation techniques. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), the RoofersCoffeeShop® crew stopped by the Air Vent and Gibraltar Building Accessories booth to check out the equipment they brought to the trade show floor ...

The 7 steps of an adhesion test

May 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Progressive Materials. Check out this step-by-step guide to see if silicone is right for your roofing project. Silicone roof coatings are a popular option for protecting and extending the lifespan of a roof. Some of the advantages of this coating treatment include better weather resistance, waterproofing and reflectivity. ...

Go for gold with these cleaning practices

May 21, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By California Sports Surfaces. How to best clean athletic facilities and surfaces this spring. Winter puts a wear on almost everything, and in the northern hemisphere, a hallmark of springtime is the routine seasonal maintenance and cleaning of facilities. In terms of athletic facilities, routine cleaning makes sure athletic courts, ...

The circle of life — Roofing edition!

May 16, 2024 at 1:05 p.m.

By KARNAK. Dive into the stages a roof goes through over the course of time and how to balance maintenance and restoration and replacement to keep the roof healthy and performing well for as long as possible. Roofing is a big investment and one you want to last for ...