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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Addressing attic mold risks through ventilation
By Jesse Sanchez. Balanced attic airflow reduces moisture buildup and protects structures from long term interior damage. Roof Saver offers a ventilation approach aimed at limiting attic moisture and heat, thus preventing mold and mildew by moving damp air out before damage develops. Having a balanced ventilation system is crucial ...
Performance that ProtectsTM: Engineered for Cold Weather Roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Drawing in roofing pros with hands-on impact demos, cold-weather trials and a contractor program built to strengthen year-round performance. Under bright show lights and a chorus of radar-gun beeps, TAMKO® turned its Western Roofing Expo booth into a proving ground for impact resistance, cold-weather performance and contractor ...
Cordless welding tool targets roofing repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a cordless hot-air hand welder is designed to help contractors complete membrane repairs more efficiently on difficult-to-access roofs. Roof repairs often require contractors to move tools, materials and power sources to locations that are not always easy to reach. For service and repair work on ...
TPO membrane improves seam strength and installation speed
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a factory-applied seam protector improves weld quality while reducing installation time on low-slope projects. A new thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane is helping contractors streamline installation while improving seam performance on low-slope roofing systems. MuleHide has introduced TPO with Seam Protector, a polyester-reinforced standard TPO membrane ...
La membrana TPO mejora la resistencia de las uniones y la velocidad de instalación.
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Alberto Torres. Descubra cómo un protector de unión aplicado en fábrica mejora la calidad de las soldaduras mientras reduce el tiempo de instalación en proyectos de baja inclinación. Una nueva membrana de poliolefina termoplástica (TPO) está ayudando a los contratistas a optimizar la instalación ...
Highlighting solar, cool roofing and FORTIFIED-compliant systems
By Jesse Sanchez. CertainTeed turns heads with its solar-ready shingles, FORTIFIED-compliant systems and a booth design that kept the crowd buzzing. CertainTeed brought more than just sharp displays and soft carpet to booth 225 at the Western Roofing Expo 2025; it brought solutions designed for where the roofing industry is ...
Last-minute tax strategies before the filing deadline
By Jesse Sanchez. A one-month tax countdown highlights key steps taxpayers can take before filing. As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, many taxpayers assume the opportunity to make meaningful financial adjustments has already passed. Financial professionals at Exit Stage Left Advisors say that assumption is often incorrect. In the ...
Turning roofers into ventilation pros
By Jesse Sanchez. With twice-weekly sessions and hands-on support, Attic Breeze is reshaping how contractors approach attic airflow. If ventilation is one of the most misunderstood components of roofing, Attic Breeze is determined to change that, one training session at a time. “Every Tuesday and Friday we put on Best ...
Advanced bitumen membranes for commercial roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how this manufacturer’s membrane portfolio delivers flexibility, durability and installation options for commercial and industrial roofing systems. In commercial and industrial roofing, system performance depends on more than surface protection, it requires engineered layers designed to handle movement, temperature swings and long-term exposure. At the center ...
How community drives long-term roofing success
By Jesse Sanchez. One contractor’s journey highlights how relationships, resilience and industry engagement shape sustainable growth. In an industry that demands adaptability, precision and resilience, long-term success is built on more than technical expertise alone. For contractors like Wendy Marvin, CEO of Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions, sustained growth reflects ...
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