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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Better roofs start with collaboration
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how this company is finding common ground and building better by bringing together consultants and contractors. At the 2025 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) show in Orlando, Florida, an important topic emerged from the conversations on the RoofersCoffeeShop® Soundstage: collaboration between roofing consultants and ...
Withstanding the storm
By Jesse Sanchez. Solar-powered ventilation products show surprising durability in severe weather and some models now comply with the FORTIFIED™ standard. When it comes to roofing in storm-prone areas, durability matters, especially for systems mounted directly on the roof. And for homeowners weighing the benefits of solar-powered attic ventilation, one ...
The ventilation upgrade roofs have been waiting for
By Jesse Sanchez. Homeowners, architects and specifiers are rediscovering an innovation that slashes energy bills, preserves roofing and meets sustainability goals. For years, attic ventilation has been treated as an afterthought in roofing projects. But according to the experts at Attic Breeze, that oversight is costing property owners more than ...
New integration aims to revolutionize roofing estimates
By Jesse Sanchez. This powerful digital tool aims to streamline bidding, cut costly site visits and boost data accuracy for contractors. A new collaboration between The EDGE® and EagleView is poised to change the way commercial roofing contractors approach bidding, takeoffs and data accuracy. Unveiled at the 2025 International Roofing ...
Crafting a slate legacy
By Jesse Sanchez. Compass Roofing’s second-generation leader leans into slate tradition and Scottish weather. Compass Roofing Limited has built its name on slate in one of the world’s most slate-heavy cities, and director Lewis Miller, who spoke on this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, is carrying that legacy ...
Strong teams, stronger roofs
By Jesse Sanchez. As labor shortages continue to impact roofing firms, DCX launches a new playbook for recruiting and retaining talent for long-term growth. Finding materials might be tough, but finding the right people is tougher—just ask any roofer. DCX, a leading partner for outsourced hiring solutions, has released its ...
The roof tech revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. A mobile-first strategy turns inspections into sales and data into loyalty. Once upon a time, roofing inspections ended with a clipboard of papers and a follow-up phone call. Not anymore. With the FCS Lifecycle from Jobba, roofing contractors are turning routine inspections into high-speed sales pipelines and ...
Roof quotes, QR codes and the roofing tech revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn more about the platform that helps contractors convert leads faster and with less hassle. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards discusses the backend mechanics and the big-picture strategy behind the Owens Corning® and ROOFLE partnership. Joining the conversation is Jon Gardner, head ...
A silent threat: The risk of powerful winds
By Jesse Sanchez Even heavy rooftop equipment isn’t immune to strong winds. Here’s how that’s changing the conversation around operational security. When Scott Carpenter describes a 60-ton HVAC unit being tossed across a roof by 65-mph winds, he isn’t telling a tall tale; he’s sounding the alarm on a very ...
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 ...
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