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Dust isn’t just dirt: Controlling silica exposure in the field
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Better control, better practices and better awareness are the foundation of a healthier, more productive workforce. Anyone who has ever cut tile, pavers or stone knows the familiar cloud that rises the moment the blade hits the material. To the untrained eye, it looks like ...
Q&A – Mechanically attached versus self adhered
The AskARoofer Experts are the perfect people to reach out to when starting a new roofing project. Tim, a homeowner from Ohio, came to the AskARoofer Experts because they had some questions about the different products available for their project. They shared: So I've been pondering this for awhile, for a ...
Q&A – Ridge vents and airflow
Looking at their roofline, this homeowner had some concerns. Naturally, they turned to the experts at AskARoofer.com! When John, a Maryland homeowner, was looking at their roof, they noticed something odd. This is what they shared: I’m reaching out with a quick question about my roof’s ridge vent caps. I’ve attached ...
Reading beyond the roof plan
By Cotney Consulting Group. The more fluent you become in construction drawings, the fewer surprises you’ll face and the more profitable and professional your work becomes. Ask any seasoned professional, and they’ll tell you the blueprint set is more than just a roof plan. Yet far too many roofing contractors only skim ...
The fifth wall: Convincing owners that roofs deserve equal respect
By Cotney Consulting Group. The roof deserves the same respect as the walls and floors because it bears the same responsibility, maybe more. Every building owner knows the value of walls, windows and floors, because they are visible daily to them and their tenants. Yet the roof protects them all and ...
MetalCoffeeShop’s top 2025 content highlights
By Jesse Sanchez From profitability tools and retrofit strategies to shop growth and workforce insights, the most impactful MetalCoffeeShop content in 2025 focused on helping contractors succeed with metal. MetalCoffeeShop’s strongest engagement in 2025 centered on content that helped contractors make better business decisions with metal. At the top of ...
Building a maintenance mindset by turning roof care into asset management
By Cotney Consulting Group. Companies that treat their roofs like long-term assets save money, reduce risk and avoid surprises. Unfortunately, many building owners still treat the roof as an expense, not an asset. They budget for replacement when leaks become unbearable or the roof is unsalvageable. This is a poor process ...
From leaks to lessons: How to build a ‘worry-free roof’ partnership
By Cotney Consulting Group. When you stop chasing leaks and start managing assets, you switch from being in the roofing business to being in the trust business. There is no such thing as a maintenance-free roof. Every system, no matter how advanced, eventually needs care. The difference between constant problems and ...
Looking at succession planning from both sides of the table
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney dives into considerations for professionals stepping into new roles of leadership and for those stepping back. Succession planning is a natural step for every business. In this special Affinity Webinar with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Megan Ellsworth sit down ...
Data-driven roofing: Using technology to track and extend roof life
By Cotney Consulting Group. A well-managed roof isn’t just luck; it’s the result of paying attention to the correct details, at the right time, with the right tools. For a lot of roofers' careers, roofing decisions were made with clipboards, Polaroids and gut instinct. You walked the roof, took a few ...
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