Connecting Canada’s Roofing Community
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney, of Cotney Consulting Group, who has more than 40 years of industry experience, to celebrate the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.ca. Drawing on his work in both Canada and the United States, John shares his perspective on the Canadian roofing market, the challenges contractors face and the opportunities ahead. They also explore how the new microsite will provide Canadian roofing professionals with dedicated news, education and connections while strengthening collaboration across North...
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How Contractors Stay Ahead of Hail
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Jameson Allen from Flash Weather AI to explore everything contractors need to know about Flash Weather’s Hail Prediction service. They discuss how hail forecasting is evolving, why better storm intelligence matters for roofing professionals and what contractors should be asking when evaluating weather technology for their business. Jameson Allen shares how prediction tools can help contractors think more strategically about storm response, customer communication and operational planning. Learn more at...
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Delivering More Than Materials
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Zac Gaydosh of ABC Supply to talk about the evolving world of commercial roofing distribution and the relationships that keep projects moving. From memorable industry experiences to the daily coordination needed to support contractors, Zac shares insight into how distributors help roofing professionals select the right materials, navigate changing job demands and stay ahead of trends in technology and sustainability. Listeners will hear how customer service, product knowledge and strong contractor partnerships are...
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Climbing the Ladder: Building Careers in Roofing
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips UK, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC, to break down how roofing businesses can build stronger teams and future leaders. From NFRC’s Climbing the Ladder initiative, they dive into real ways contractors can attract new talent, develop skilled crews and create clear career paths that keep employees engaged. Learn how apprenticeships, training and smart workforce planning can help your company grow and stay competitive. If you’re looking to hire smarter, retain your best people and strengthen your crew for the long...
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Get Metal Roof Takeoffs in 24–48 Hours
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth catches up with Central States Director of Marketing and Communications, Melissa Dunson, to discuss how technology is transforming the metal roof takeoff process for roofing contractors. Melissa shares how digital measurement tools, streamlined workflows and Central States' takeoff services help contractors move from measurement to material quotes faster and more accurately. A key advantage is Central States' ability to deliver complete metal roof takeoffs and quotes within 24-48 hours, helping contractors respond to opportunities...
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TRIPLE CROWN Award Winner Weather Safe Restoration
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth joins Rick Vining, of CertainTeed Triple Crown Winner, Weather Safe Restoration to explore exactly what this award means, from the experience, performance and service to get there to the benefits winning brings in this highly competitive market. Join them as Megan and Mike explore what it takes to win and why it should be on every contractor’s radar. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member...
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RCS Influencer Will Lorenz - August 2026
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This month's question: Private Equity and Industry Consolidation How PE money is reshaping competition Risks and opportunities for independent contractors Preparing your business for acquisition or defense Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ ...
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Building Better Through Insulation With ICAA
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On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Michael Kwart, executive director of the Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA), to explore the critical role insulation plays in today’s building envelope. From energy efficiency to sustainability, insulation is more important than ever — and Michael shares how ICAA supports contractors nationwide while advancing the industry. The conversation also dives into ICAA’s annual convention and trade show, highlighting what makes it a must-attend event, from workforce development and education to the latest...
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The Value of Hands-on Training
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In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Joe Thompson from CertainTeed to talk about the value of hands-on learning in today’s roofing industry. They dive into how CertainTeed’s Mobile Training Vehicle brings live demonstrations, product education and skill-building straight to contractors and distributors across the country. Joe shares how these on-site training events help crews work smarter, safer and more confidently while giving them the chance to connect with CertainTeed experts and peers in their region. ...
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What Restoration Takes: Part 2 – Proper Design
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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Karen Edwards is joined by Andrew Fickinger of Sherwin-Williams and Joe Sorrentino of JoeSorrentino LLC and formerly with Sherwin-Williams to discuss why proper design is the foundation of every successful roof restoration project. They explore the critical steps that take place before installation begins, including reviewing a roof's history, conducting inspections, utilizing tools like infrared scans and core samples and developing a restoration strategy based on real data. The conversation also covers the importance of roof cleaning, setting...
info_outlineIn this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney, of Cotney Consulting Group, who has more than 40 years of industry experience, to celebrate the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.ca. Drawing on his work in both Canada and the United States, John shares his perspective on the Canadian roofing market, the challenges contractors face and the opportunities ahead. They also explore how the new microsite will provide Canadian roofing professionals with dedicated news, education and connections while strengthening collaboration across North America. Tune in to learn how RoofersCoffeeShop.ca is building a stronger, more connected roofing community across Canada and North America.
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