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Roofing Road Trip with Heidi- Brian King- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION

April 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Brian King from Owens Corning. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello, this is Heidi Ellsworth, with Roofer's Coffee Shop. We are here today for a Roofing Road Trip podcast with Heidi, ...

Technology as a “Learning on Demand” Education Tool

April 22, 2020 at 10:01 a.m.

By Angela Grosjean, NWIR. Making time to educate team members can be a significant challenge, particularly during the busy summer season. Fortunately, social communication channels such as “YouTube” have created a “learning on-demand” environment where content can be easily accessed anytime/anywhere. Combining serious content with convenient access, Owens Corning Roofing launched Owens ...

The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3

April 5, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how to create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of myths ...

The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 2

March 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Creating a balanced attic ventilation system. In part 1 of this attic ventilation series, we covered the important role that the attic ventilation system plays in the performance of a roof. Part 2 explores how to create a balanced system that performs properly. In part 3 we ...

Roof Donated to Combat Veteran

March 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A collaboration between multiple companies and organizations provides veteran with a new roof that is safe and leak-free. After joining the United States Army just after graduating high school, Loretta Grant, “spent three years in the military, serving in combat in Mogadishu, Somalia, and specializing in ...

The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1

March 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Attic ventilation is the key to a roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...

Houston Hosts IIBEC

March 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss this premiere event on March 26-31, 2020. The 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will be six full days of networking, product demonstrations, events, and learning. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting this premier event from March 26-31, 2020 ...

JobNimbus + Owens Corning

March 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Sarah Smith. Partnership will help Owens Corning contractors of all sizes better manage their businesses at scale. JobNimbus is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with Owens Corning, an international leader in roofing, insulation, and fiberglass composite materials. The news broke on February 4, 2020 at the International Roofing Expo ...

RCAW Trade Show is Approaching Quickly!

February 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join us in Seattle, Washington for the fifth annual RCAW Trade Show. Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is hosting the 5th annual RCAW Trade Show this month! Make sure you’re in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 2020 at the DoubleTree Suites Tukwila. The show ...

Strategic Partnerships Podcast

February 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Owens Corning shares the importance of developing partnerships with suppliers and how they can help differentiate your company. For almost 25 years, Jon Gardner has been in the roofing industry and hasn’t looked back. He proudly explains, “Once you’re in the industry, you’re always in the ...