A Peek Over the Edge
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In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Nick Musel and Hank Bonney of Mule-Hide to discuss the importance of edge metal. The majority of roof failures are not the result of how the roof is secured, but of metal edge failures in high-wind events. With increased weather events and stronger building codes around wind uplift, understanding the requirements for performance edge metal is more important than ever. Nick and Hank talk about the key features of edge metal, why it is so important and the advantages of buying edge metal through a manufacturer. They will also...
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You can’t resist RESISTO!
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Chad VanderWeide, the National Sales Manager for the RESISTO brand, to discuss the distinctive qualities that set the RESISTO product line apart from other roofing products in the market and gain insights into how it plays a crucial role in the overall success of SOPREMA. Explore how RESISTO remains at the forefront of innovation, adapting to evolving trends and technologies in the roofing industry and get a sneak peek into upcoming RESISTO developments. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! ...
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The Good, the Bad and the Solution
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Join us for this episode of Coffee Conversations™ featuring Eugene Zukowski from Jobba and Brad Sutter from Sutter Roofing, as they dive into the crucial realm of inventory management for contracting businesses. Eugene and Brad describe why software is the optimal solution for contractors seeking efficient inventory tracking systems. They will talk about finding systems that have the ability to streamline processes and provide real-time insights. A well-thought-out inventory management software encompasses features like inventory tracking, automated reordering and integration with other...
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Roofer of the Month - Armored Roofing
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In the June 2024 edition of the "Roofer of the Month" podcast, we spotlight Armored Roofing, a roofing company based in Wichita Falls, TX. Your host Megan Ellsworth interviews the president of Armored Roofing, Katie Clymer, who shares insights into the company's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and what sets them apart from other roofing companies. Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! Follow Us! #RoofersCoffeeShop #ArmoredRoofing...
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Sales and Women in Roofing
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In this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Tremco Regional Sales Manager Desiree Huff about one of their favorite topics: sales! Desiree brings a wealth of knowledge to road trip listeners when it comes to selling premium products into sensitive markets. Tremco specializes in meeting the needs of hospitals, schools and government buildings. Working with private facility managers along with government agencies, Desiree has experience in all sides of the roofing business. She is one of the first women in a regional sales manager role for Tremco and she...
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Exploring Careers and Education in the Roofing Industry
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On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Director of Workforce Development John Esbenshade and NRCA Recruiter and Entrepreneur Rick Damato about the roofing industry initiative for Career Technical Education (CTE) and the upcoming SkillsUSA 2024. They talk about the NRCA commitment to encouraging roofing in vocational and trade schools. At the heart of the current CTE program is SkillsUSA where vocational students compete yearly in trade competitions. For the second year, SkillsUSA will include a roofing competition...
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Jim Bush
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Stories from the Roof host, Megan Ellsworth, sits down with Jim Bush of Weather Shield Roofing Systems to chat about their experience and longevity in the industry. Could it be due to their company core values? Their commitment to their employees, their customers and the environment? It is rare to see a company list roof maintenance and repair above roof replacement as a priority on their website, or their pledge to their employees featured as prominently as their pledge to their customers. The core values of a company inform the day-to-day operations, including sales, so we invite you to join...
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Roofing Foundations
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Karen Edwards sits down with Alex Manos from Polyglass to talk all about underlayments. Alex describes why giving a roof a great foundation is so important and what properties underlayments can give to a roof. From fire resistance to increased strength to weathering storms, Alex guides us through choosing the right underlayment for the right roof. They cap this conversation off with a preview of how you can see them in action at FRSA! Stop by their booth (#305) or their demo-space (#434) to check out these new and exciting underlayments. ...
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Elevate with Service and Maintenance Programs
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In this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Will Riley of Centerpoint Connect and Chad Westbrook of Service Alignment to talk about integrating service and maintenance programs into an established roofing business. The conversation sheds light on how to create a new service division from two of the leading experts in the industry. They talk about the overarching benefits, challenges and methodologies of incorporating service and maintenance into a strong reroofing business to achieve a seamless operational flow between these two critical and profitable areas. Learn...
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Engineering, Education and Expansion
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes Ben and Terry Anderson from TRA Snow & Sun, who share insights into their family-owned business's 30-year journey. They discuss challenges faced, emphasize the benefits of familial collaboration and highlight TRA's unique commitment to engineering excellence in snow retention solutions. Ben and Terry elaborate on the importance of educating customers about engineering principles and offer various channels for contractors to access TRA's educational resources, underscoring the company's dedication to industry innovation and...
info_outlineIn this Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Will Riley of Centerpoint Connect and Chad Westbrook of Service Alignment to talk about integrating service and maintenance programs into an established roofing business. The conversation sheds light on how to create a new service division from two of the leading experts in the industry. They talk about the overarching benefits, challenges and methodologies of incorporating service and maintenance into a strong reroofing business to achieve a seamless operational flow between these two critical and profitable areas.
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