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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
A pathway into the industry
By Emma Peterson. Hear about a modern apprenticeship and how it’s helping people find their place in the roofing industry. Apprenticeships have a long history, beginning in the Middle Ages with artisan and merchant guilds. As the working world shifted in the industrial revolution, so did apprenticeships. But through it ...
Let the walls breathe
By Emma Peterson. By using ProTect Furring Strips, you can incorporate long-lasting moisture protection in the walls of your next project. Moisture in the walls of any project can lead to a host of issues. This includes compromising structural integrity and the health of the building’s occupants due to ...
Making space for opportunity
By Emma Peterson. Learn how makerspaces open up worlds of possibilities for kids looking to build skills in the inner city. Kids in the inner city often struggle to find the same opportunities as their suburban counterparts. Kyle Nurminem, who is a commercial and premium account specialist for Total ...
Retrofitting the right snow retention system
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Rocky Mountain Snow Guards is making it easy for both homeowners and contractors to get a strong snow retention system in place. Snow retention systems are crucial elements of a roofing system, but not many homeowners know about or get them installed. That’s why the ...
The roofing industry’s secret weapon
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney has gone from rooftop apprentice to a consulting leader. Learn how his experience can help you and your business through the COO on Demand program! John Kenney’s journey in the roofing industry started as an apprentice on a roof in the Northeast. Today, he is ...
Helping both the industry and individuals
By Emma Peterson. Learn how MCA is providing the space and resources to help contractors in the metal industry raise the bar. Formed in the 1980s, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) has consistently worked to promote the metal industry through marketing, education and advocacy. They strive to create a space ...
Comprensión de los cierres de plataforma de metal
Por Emma Peterson. Desde el patrón correcto hasta la herramienta adecuada, hay algunos detalles que se deben cumplir al instalar una plataforma de metal para garantizar el éxito. La plataforma metálica es una parte clave de la estructura de un techo, tanto para el aislamiento de la membrana del techo ...
Understanding metal deck fasteners
By Emma Peterson. From the right pattern to the right tool, there are a few specifics to get right when installing metal deck to ensure success. Metal decking is a key part of a roof structure, both for the insulation of the roof’s membrane and the structural soundness of the ...
Perfectly balanced, as all ventilation systems should be
By Emma Peterson. The key to a healthy and sound roof is a carefully designed ventilation system. Proper ventilation is a key part of a sound roofing system. Without proper ventilation, moisture gets trapped in spaces underneath the roof, like in the attic, and causes health and structural issues. In ...
Innovating the right solution for every customer’s need
By Emma Peterson. With 75 years of excellence and innovation, Malco looks to the future and what comes next. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Rich Benninghoff and Rebecca Talbot of Malco Products. One of the big things they focused on in their conversation ...
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