Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer

By Emma Peterson. Learn how to design a lush, resort-style poolside without the constant cleanup of leaves and other debris. When you bring up the idea of plants around a pool, many people hesitate. We’ve all seen overgrown pools that have leaves clogging the filter, require constant algae treatments and ...

Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts

Storm season solutions

July 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Tools like the Equipter 4000 help roofing crews rebuild in the aftermath of a storm with less stress and more efficiency. In the roofing industry, there tends to be ebbs and flows in terms of work. One of the most common examples of this is the uptick ...

Exploring green walls, roofs and spaces around the world

July 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Recent graduate Valentina Casab-Klescova shares insights into how cities can incorporate green design to improve their built environments. Last May, Valentina Casab-Klescova graduated from Pacific University in Oregon with a double major in applied sustainability and international studies. Her final project at school combined those two fields ...

Immigration, injunctions and overtime: Legal changes from July 2025

July 30, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Key takeaways for the roofing industry from the July legal landscape. July marks the halfway point of 2025 and a lot has happened since the start of the year! To help contractors keep up with all the legal changes and updates, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese ...

Two and a half years in and still standing strong

July 30, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Industry expert shares how installing Unified Steel products helped keep his home secure. When it comes to finding a durable and high-performance roofing product, getting actual homeowner feedback compared to only seeing a sales sheer makes all the difference. In fact, customer testimonials can tell you ...

Tools that are a cut above the rest!

July 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Explore 20 landscaping tools that are shear genius! Having the right tools for the job can separate you from your competitors by leveling up your efficiency and professionalism. For example, power tools make it easier for your team to work faster, whether they’re trimming hedges or clearing ...

Explore the new Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing guides!

July 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. This library of roofing resources and product information will help you work more efficiently and effectively in the field. Westlake Royal Building Products is known to be a leader across North America when it comes to innovative exterior and interior building products. With more than 50 years ...

SRS opens a distribution center in Southern California

July 27, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. This new venture creates new avenues and opportunities in the region. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Iden Asato, the general manager of SRS Distribution’s first regional distribution centers. The center Iden manages, which is located in Southern California, serves ...

Summer smarts: Objects to bring in when things get too hot

July 27, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Help your clients have a perfect summer in their dream backyard with these seven tips! For many homeowners, summertime makes a whole new living space available – their backyard! Whether they have a porch, patio or outdoor kitchen, the warm weather means that everyone in the family ...