By Jesse Sanchez. Field-based education helps contractors improve accuracy, efficiency and overall system understanding. As labor shortages persist and roofing systems grow more complex, contractors are placing greater value on training that delivers accurate, efficient results. At the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) regional trade show, VELUX® represented that ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders discuss how daylighting, ventilation and smart skylight technology are reshaping roofing opportunities. Demand for daylighting solutions is expanding across both commercial and residential construction as building owners prioritize healthier indoor environments and improved energy performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, leaders ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Better technology, stronger materials and a focus on occupant wellness are driving a skylight retrofit renaissance. In the world of commercial roofing, skylights have long been a source of both promise and challenge, offering great results when done right. Known in decades past for their tendency to ...
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®, ...
The Basic Shelter Project remains a cornerstone of RCAW’s mission to support vulnerable homeowners across Washington by providing essential roofing services and improving the safety and stability of local housing. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 RCAW Basic Shelter Project, ...
By Jesse Sanchez. What’s above your head could be costing you. Here’s why commercial skylight upgrades deserve a closer look. Commercial skylights don’t last forever. While today’s models are built to withstand snow loads, wind pressure and even airborne debris, older systems may no longer meet modern safety or performance ...
By Dani Sheehan. Unit skylights offer an easy way to add value, improve efficiency and increase profits on every commercial project. When you’re working on low-slope and flat-roof buildings, unit skylights are one of the simplest and most effective ways to bring natural light into a space. They deliver reliable ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Natural light can elevate any space, and contractors who harness the right materials can unlock serious value for their customers! In today’s commercial construction landscape, natural light isn’t a luxury, it’s a must-have. From office buildings to retail centers, clients are demanding brighter, healthier spaces that support ...
By Jesse Sanchez. With high-tech materials, all-season installation and sustainability at its core, VELUX Modular Skylights are raising the roof, literally. As the demand for smarter, greener buildings intensifies, contractors are discovering that skylights aren’t just cosmetic upgrades, they’re strategic assets. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Find out how automated skylight systems are changing indoor air quality and occupant wellness for the better. For commercial contractors eyeing the next frontier of building innovation, skylights may not seem like an obvious place to look. But according to Joan Schaefer of VELUX Commercial, smart skylight ...