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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Turning expensive leads into stronger conversions
By Jesse Sanchez. Dean Curtis of Ingage explains how contractors can use stronger content, branding and education to improve the in-home sales experience. As lead costs continue to rise, contractors are under more pressure to make every appointment count. In this episode of MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards spoke with Dean Curtis, ...
Sika announces 2025 Projects of the Year winners
By Jesse Sanchez. Winning projects showcase exceptional roofing and waterproofing work across schools, hospitals, mixed-use towers, plazas and residential spaces. Sika Roofing & Waterproofing has announced the 2025 winners of its Projects of the Year competition, recognizing outstanding achievement by approved applicators across the country. This year’s honorees reflect the ...
HailGuard™ shingles introduce a new standard for hail protection
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how this warranty-backed asphalt shingle system is reshaping performance expectations in hail-prone regions. As severe weather continues to reshape priorities across the roofing industry, contractors and homeowners are placing greater emphasis on systems that deliver both proven performance and long-term certainty. That shift ...
Anchoring rooftop performance beyond installation
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how rooftop attachment systems are evolving to address safety, code requirements and long-term performance across commercial roofing systems. At the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2026 show, a clear shift took shape in how roofing professionals are defining performance. Installation quality remains essential, but ...
How to choose the right commercial roofing material
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how lifespan, performance factors and maintenance requirements shape the decision between TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal and built-up roofing systems. Choosing a commercial roofing system is a long-term business decision, not just a line item in a construction budget. Many contractors emphasize that building owners and facility ...
Preparing roofs before spring storms
By Jesse Sanchez. Spring weather brings heavy rain, strong winds and sudden temperature swings, making early roof preparation critical for protecting homes and commercial buildings. As spring storm season approaches, property owners face a familiar but increasingly unpredictable pattern of heavy rain, high winds and rapid temperature shifts. Those conditions ...
Software that grows with contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. R3NG Roofing and Gutters shares how Terial helped streamline service, proposals and project management into one platform. When R3NG Roofing and Gutters first began onboarding Terial, the Denver-based commercial roofing company was looking for more than another software platform. In this Roofing Road Trips® conversation, Aaron Weinstein, ...
Why skylight retrofits are gaining traction on commercial roofs
By Jesse Sanchez. New daylighting technology has contractors and building owners reconsidering skylight replacements during reroofing projects. As roofing systems, building priorities and daylighting technology continue to evolve, contractors and facility managers are taking a closer look at how updated skylights can fit into long-term roof planning. In this episode ...
How data, speed and ownership changes are reshaping roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing is moving faster as technology, consolidation and customer expectations reshape how contractors compete. This episode of Roofing Road Trips® brought together Steve Little of KPost Roofing & Waterproofing and Dave Harrison of Dave Harrison Consulting for a discussion centered around the state of the industry. The ...
Protecting outdoor surfaces after winter
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proper cleaning, sealing and maintenance can help outdoor surfaces stand up to stains, salt damage and long-term wear. As winter gives way to spring, outdoor living professionals and property owners often find that patios, walkways, stone, concrete and other porous surfaces need more than a ...
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