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Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
Fast, reliable roofing advice
By Emma Peterson. The AskARoofer Minisode series is perfect for home and business owners looking for bite-sized insights into their roof. For many home and business owners, their roof is a bit of mystery. We all know that we want one above our head, but the details can be ...
Step-by-step product support
By Emma Peterson. Westlake recently released updated installation guides for their Unified Steel products. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions is a well-known name in the roofing industry. With brands like DaVinci composite roofing, Newpoint concrete and Universal Steel, they provide roofing and reroofing solutions to architects, designers, contractors and ...
2025 in review
By Emma Peterson. Raising a glass to the articles, videos, podcasts and more that made 2025 so memorable! It’s time to change over the calendars again! 2025 is coming to a close and here at The Coffee Shops™, we are excitedly getting ready for 2026. But before we leap ...
Stop ice dams before they start
By Emma Peterson. Unified Steel’s systems improve insulation and airflow, making for safer and longer-lasting roofs. Winter weather presents a variety of challenges for a roof. Two of the big ones are snow and ice, which can create dangerous situations around the roof (uncontrolled snow avalanches off the roof) ...
Cement your 2026 World of Concrete schedule
By Emma Peterson. With over 150 education sessions, it’s time to start planning! World of Concrete (WOC) is the place to be if you are looking to level up your knowledge about the masonry and cement industries. Whether you need business advice or specific technical training, you won’t want to ...
Sol Vista Roofing teams up with Rocky Mountain Snow Guards to offer safe snow retention systems
The partnership is based on excellent team assistance from the snow retention company, along with fair pricing and quick turnaround times for product delivery. When installing or replacing roofing systems in Colorado and Wyoming, a dependable snow retention system is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. That’s the message roofer Kyle ...
Siding, fire bowls, outdoor kitchens and more!
By Emma Peterson. Westlake equips contractors and professionals with the products they need to expand and grow their businesses. Westlake has made itself a name in the roofing world as a “Recognized national leader in durable and sustainable concrete, clay, steel, composite roofing systems and components.” but they are far ...
Prioritizing safety, durability and aesthetics in senior living facilities
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Why architects and designers should specify DaVinci shake and slate for senior environments. When it comes to senior living facilities, nothing is more important than creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment. Architects and designers play a crucial role in specifying building materials that protect residents and add value ...
Forged in fire
By Emma Peterson. Investing in a fire-resistant roofing solution can save money and lives. Across the United States, wildfires have become more intense and more frequent — and their impact can be devastating. Beyond heartbreaking injuries, property damage and even loss of life, fires can cripple local economies and destroy ...
White Castle Roofing named runner up winner in 2025 Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest
The spectacular home, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, includes multi-faceted roofing. The stunning roofing on a custom home in Nebraska includes both standing seam metal and composite slate. Ensuring the snow retention system works seamlessly across both surfaces without disrupting the design flow has earned White Castle Roofing a Runner Up ...
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