Expert Conversations

By Emma Peterson. From waterproof coats to conductive primers, Sika is developing the future of liquid-applied membranes. While at the 2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) convention in March, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Sean Fraker of Sika Corporation. Sean was excited about the ...

Roofing with pride

June 28, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Celebrate pride month by checking out what this amazing panel of LGBTQ+ industry professionals have to say about authenticity in the industry. In this Coffee Conversations sponsored by Tremco WTI, RoofersCoffeeShop® celebrates pride month! Join Megan Ellsworth as they host Maureen Greeves and Justin Ray of Tremco, ...

Durable foundations for a career in roofing

June 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Learn from John Chan as he highlights his unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills that have allowed him to excel in the industry. The Stories from the Roof podcast celebrates the incredible people working in this industry and helps educate and inform others by sharing ...

Transforming customer relationships through technology

June 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Learn from leading roofing contractors across the country as they discuss their journey with software and how they delight their customers. In episode 3 of our multi-part CoffeeCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karol Weyman from Jobba Trade Technologies sit down with Alex Knoll of Mattco Roofing to ...

Living life on the edge

June 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Edge metal is the key to building a safe and secure roofing system. Learn why it’s so important and how to pick the right product for your job. In this RLW webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Nick Musel and Hank Booney of Mule-Hide Products to talk about ...

The ins and outs of concrete coatings

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

By Dani Sheehan. Discover the role of concrete coatings across various industries and learn expert tips for ensuring the longevity of your projects. In a recent episode of CoatingsCast, Karen Edwards sat down with Jeffrey Wells from APF Polymer Surfaces to learn the ins and outs of concrete flooring protection. ...

Gearing up for competition

June 13, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. With the SkillsUSA roofing competition at the end of June, learn about the history of this event and how the industry has come together to support these students. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to John Esbenshade and Rick Damato from the ...

Learn the roofing ropes for free

June 4, 2024 at 1:20 p.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. In our latest episode of Roofing Road Trips, we spoke with Todd Farr from EVERROOF about their roofing class giveaway contest. Having a solid understanding of the roofing basics can get you far in this industry. You can’t put a price on a great education, but a ...

Polyglass CoatingsCast Roof Coating Recommendations

Roof coating recommendations from a decades-long pro

May 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt. In our latest episode of CoatingsCast, we spoke with Brady Kolden from Polyglass about his perspective on the roof coatings industry. Although the roof coatings industry is seeing a surge in popularity, there are those who have been in this sector of roofing for a long time. ...

Catching up with Carroll Consulting Group LIVE at IRE 2024!

May 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor. From emerging trends to timeless techniques, the Carroll Consulting Group shares their latest industry insights live from the trade show floor. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Karen Edwards from RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to catch up with Rich Carroll, a seasoned expert ...