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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Bringing clarity and confidence to attic ventilation education
By Jesse Sanchez. Through long-standing in-person education, AirVent continues to help contractors turn ventilation from a challenge into a system-driven advantage. For nearly three decades, AirVent, part of Gibraltar Building Accessories, has invested in education around one of roofing’s most misunderstood topics: attic ventilation. That commitment was recently highlighted during ...
From drones to VR
By Jesse Sanchez. FCS and Jobba help contractors use drones, artificial intelligence, VR and cloud workflows to deliver clearer inspections. Technology is reshaping how commercial contractors capture and communicate roof conditions and FCS and Jobba are helping companies keep pace. While consumer tools evolve quickly, roofing has not always moved ...
A retrofit flashing reshapes rooftop problem solving
By Jesse Sanchez. A long-time roofer shares how firsthand experience led to a practical flashing solution built for modern roof obstacles and demanding climates. Garrdal Corporation emerged from decades of real-world roofing experience and a penchant for solving recurring problems many contractors know too well. During this episode of Roofing ...
New leadership, stronger voices
By Jesse Sanchez. At the Western Roofing Expo, WSRCA leaders highlight inclusion, education and growth as the path forward for the industry. At the Western Roofing Expo, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) leadership passed along the gavel and laid out a vision that blends tradition with progress. In ...
Skylight safety takes center stage on rooftops
By Jesse Sanchez. Evolving building codes and aging skylights are pushing contractors to rethink fall protection strategies. As colder weather drives more crews onto existing commercial roofs to tend to aging skylight systems, skylight safety is becoming a critical operational focus for contractors. During this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
Cordless welding advances efficiency at IRE show
By Jesse Sanchez. Leister showcases compact cordless heat welding technology designed to streamline repairs, demos and jobsite mobility. Leister is preparing to spotlight the NEXHEAT cordless welder during the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The compact unit stood out during hands-on evaluations for its familiar form factor and mobility ...
Inspections: The backbone of predictable revenue
By Jesse Sanchez. Helping contractors turn inspections from a cost center into a trusted entry point for service, maintenance and negotiated re-roof work. Inspections have often been treated as a necessary cost in commercial roofing, but FCS and Jobba are proving they can be a reliable driver of recurring revenue. ...
Inside the chemistry driving today’s roof coating decisions
By Jesse Sanchez. As contractors weigh the benefits of acrylic and silicone coatings, CertainTeed guides decisions through chemistry, performance and long-term roof behavior. Choosing between acrylic and silicone coatings is no longer a simple price comparison. For CertainTeed, the conversation starts with what each product’s chemistry will do over time, ...
Ingage Summit targets adoption gaps heading into 2026
By Jesse Sanchez. Virtual event focuses on helping roofing leaders turn plans into behaviors teams actually use. Ingage will host its Winter Summit on Jan. 29, 2026, offering roofing and home improvement leaders practical guidance for turning strategic plans into day-to-day actions their teams can adopt for efficient operations. The ...
Looking ahead to deeper industry engagement
By Jesse Sanchez. Reflecting on a year shaped by advocacy, education and connection while inviting members to help carry that progress forward in 2026. As 2025 came to a close, the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) paused to reflect on a year defined less by milestones and more by ...
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