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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Soy-based roof maintenance enters the residential conversation
By Jesse Sanchez. Apex 1132™ is positioned as a soy-derived roofing maintenance product designed to support shingle flexibility, granule adhesion and contractor service programs. This episode of Roofing Road Trips® features Eric Cochran, co-founder of SoyLei, in a conversation about Apex 1132™, a soy-derived roof maintenance product built from research ...
Simplifying solar attachments without cutting the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Anchor Products helps roofing and solar teams secure arrays with familiar tools and minimal roof disruption. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, the conversation shifts from industry tension to practical solutions, with Anchor Products and its U-Anchor system at the center. Justin Smith explained that U-Anchor ...
Cleaner jobsites can create stronger customer trust
By Jesse Sanchez. The Catch-All team and Acorn Roofing explain how jobsite protection helps contractors stand out while protecting homeowners’ properties. The Coffee Shops™ brought together Marianna Conner and Chase DeLong from The Catch-All, along with Jack Waddell of Acorn Roofing and Construction, for a Roofing Road Trips® conversation about ...
Skylight safety starts with education
By Jesse Sanchez. How evolving codes, aging materials and roof access realities are changing the fall protection conversation. As skylights become more common on commercial and industrial roofs, contractors are facing a growing need to understand how these roof openings can impact safety, compliance and daily workflow. In this episode ...
Insurance volatility and how it's affecting roofing operations
By Jesse Sanchez. Rising premiums and tighter underwriting are pushing contractors to strengthen risk management and documentation. Roofing contractors are operating in an increasingly constrained insurance market, where tightening conditions are reshaping both day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Insights from an article by Integrity Insurance & Bonding Inc. reflect how ...
Software helps contractors close the gap
By Jesse Sanchez. Mid-South Roof Systems CEO shares how thoughtful technology adoption can make roofing operations easier, clearer and more effective. For Geoff Mitchell, CEO of Mid-South Roof Systems and partnering with Terial, technology has been a part of his roofing career since the start. He joined the roofing company ...
Roofing equipment maintenance extends performance and safety
By Jesse Sanchez. A consistent maintenance routine helps contractors reduce downtime, improve efficiency and protect crews on the job. Maintaining roofing equipment is not just a matter of upkeep; it is a direct driver of jobsite performance, safety and long-term cost control. For contractors operating in demanding environments, companies like ...
Preventing ice dams on flat roofs during winter
By Jesse Sanchez. What property owners can do to prevent costly damage from ice dams. Winter weather can place significant strain on flat roofing systems, especially in regions that experience prolonged freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. Roofing professionals at Classic Construction & Consulting note that in cold climates, one of ...
Proactive roof maintenance helps homeowners manage weather risk
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how seasonal inspections and early action can help protect roofs from year-round weather stress. For homeowners, roof maintenance is not a one-time project, but an ongoing effort shaped by the region’s changing weather. From heavy winter snowfall to humid summers and severe thunderstorms, these conditions place ...
Celebrating 65 years in business
By Jesse Sanchez. From wrapping underground pipes to waterproofing the building envelope, MFM has accomplished a lot in 65 years! MFM Building Products is preparing to celebrate 65 years in business during the same year as America’s 250th anniversary. The milestone offers MFM Building Products an opportunity to reflect on ...
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