Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Putting roofing data to work with AI
By Jesse Sanchez. New artificial intelligence tools and an updated home screen are designed to help contractors access information, improve efficiency and strengthen customer relationships. Technology continues to reshape how roofing contractors manage information, communicate with customers and keep projects moving. During this interview on the sound stage at the ...
Women in Roofing Day builds community through education
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing professionals are invited to connect, learn and invest in their professional growth during the RCAW Women in Roofing Day. RCAW’s Regional Women in Roofing Day is returning to the Pacific Northwest with a full day focused on education, networking and professional development for people throughout the ...
Choosing the right flat roof membrane
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding the differences between TPO, EPDM and PVC can help commercial property owners select a roofing system suited to their building, climate and budget. Single-ply membranes have become a common choice for commercial flat and low-slope roofs because they offer reliable performance, predictable costs and installation flexibility. ...
Funding smarter irrigation for farms
By Jesse Sanchez. Val Fishman is helping connect growers with resources that support more precise, water-efficient irrigation systems. Smart irrigation technology can help agricultural communities conserve water while maintaining productive farmland, but adoption often depends on whether growers can access practical funding. Val Fishman, an advocacy and development consultant with ...
Synthetic roofing built for extreme weather
By Jesse Sanchez. EcoStar roofing tiles combine synthetic materials, durability and installation flexibility to help roofs withstand demanding conditions. Extreme weather can put roofing systems to the test, from hail and high winds to heavy rain and temperature extremes. EcoStar says its synthetic slate and shake roofing tiles are engineered to address ...
Designing penetrations for complete envelope continuity
By Jesse Sanchez. Successful penetration details account for air, water, vapor and thermal control layers across the entire building envelope. Building envelope assemblies have become increasingly effective at controlling water, air, vapor and heat, but RPH notes that penetrations remain challenging because each opening must preserve multiple control layers within ...
From roofing opportunities to targeted outreach
By Jesse Sanchez. The platform brings market analysis, property intelligence and targeted outreach together to help roofers identify opportunities and act on them. For roofing contractors, finding the right market is only the beginning. Reworked.ai has builtits platform as a connected system that moves contractors from identifying promising areas to ...
What clogged gutters can do to your home
By Jesse Sanchez. Routine gutter maintenance can help homeowners prevent water damage, pest problems and costly repairs. Often overlooked until a problem develops, gutters are an essential part of a home’s drainage system. Royalty Roofing notes that they help direct rainwater and melting snow away from the roof and foundation. ...
Layered water-saving strategies deliver results
By Jesse Sanchez. Municipal parks departments are combining smart irrigation technology, recycled water, turf conversion and long-term planning to reduce water consumption. As the Irrigation Association reports, municipalities facing tighter water restrictions are finding that no single conservation measure is enough. The most significant savings come from combining irrigation technology, ...
Wildfire resilience takes center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. This seminar brought roofing professionals together for fire-focused education, committee collaboration and new storm investigation findings. The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) is expanding its research focus as the roofing industry confronts a broader range of weather-related challenges. During this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
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