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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Craft, code and community
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofers from across the country gathered to celebrate two decades of craftsmanship at the 2025 SRCA Conference in Grove City. The Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) hosted its 20th anniversary conference from September 26-28 at Joseph Jenkins Inc., bringing together some of the finest slate roofers, suppliers ...
Durable solar ventilation for energy-smart roofs
By Jesse Sanchez. Stand out with Attic Breeze’s solar ventilation systems, now approved for fortified roofing. Attic Breeze is making headlines at the Western Roofing Expo with a timely message for roofing professionals and homeowners: solar-powered ventilation isn’t just smart, it’s strategic. As demand for energy-efficient building materials rises, the ...
Securing leads in the age of algorithms
By Jesse Sanchez. Smart systems, visuals and speed are the new weapons of the roofing sales battleground. As roofing contractors forge ahead into the age of digital technology, the cost of lead generation isn’t the only obstacle they’re facing; many are struggling with the changing nature of the leads ...
Coaching that connects
By Jesse Sanchez. Certified coaches bring bilingual, industry-specific support to roofing companies, and the ROI speaks for itself. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards wraps up a compelling conversation with Melissa Chapman and Monica Vornbrock of The GLO Group, digging into the real-world impact ...
A story of legacy and leadership
By Jesse Sanchez. A fourth-generation roofer reflects on his family’s roots, the values that shaped the business and the rise of Sutter Roofing from borrowed office space to a statewide operation. Sutter Roofing has been a staple in the roofing industry for more than a century. Now led by Brad ...
Roof costs climb as hurricane risks rise
By Jesse Sanchez. This free estimator from Instant Roofer helps contractors get ahead of storm-driven demand. With warmer waters fueling stronger storms in 2025, the pressure is on for contractors to help property owners act before disaster strikes. As hurricane season continues to impact areas along the Gulf and Atlantic ...
Subcontractors find their voice
By Jesse Sanchez. A new partnership aims to give tradespeople more power at the table, both on site and in the statehouse. Utah’s subcontractors and suppliers are stepping into the spotlight with a new unified front. The Utah Roofing Contractors Association (URCA) has joined forces with the Utah Subcontractor/Supplier Alliance ...
Smarter roofing starts in the cloud
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing businesses struggling with outdated systems may be missing out on a better way to work. Roofing contractors trying to manage jobs with spreadsheets, disjointed apps or old-fashioned pen and paper might be losing more than just time. Jobba Trade Technologies, a provider of cloud-based business management ...
Roof costs climb as hurricane risks rise
By Jesse Sanchez. Free calculator from Instant Roofer helps homeowners brace for big-ticket repairs. As hurricane season continues across the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, roofing professionals are seeing the rising cost and urgency of roof replacement hit home for millions of customers. This tool from Instant Roofer is helping contractors ...
Setting a new standard for repair tools
By Jesse Sanchez. A new battery-powered hand tool reflects years of engineering and direct contractor feedback to make roof repair more flexible and precise. When it comes to roof repair and service work, having the right tool in hand can mean the difference between a quick, quality patch and a ...
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