Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Lakefront Roofing and Exteriors is the November R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Ryan Follman and Jason Avery discuss the trust, accountability and teamwork that have fueled nearly two decades of success. This month, our Roofer of the Month is Lakefront Roofing and Exteriors! Lakefront Roofing is a Michigan-based home improvement company led by Ryan Follman and Jason Avery. And, as we ...
The hidden hero of home protection
By Emma Peterson. Doing your research before a reroof can help you work with your contractor to choose the right protection for your home. When it comes to roofing, most homeowners these days are pretty knowledgeable about the top layer – the shingles, metal, tile or other product that you can see ...
More than black asphalt
By Emma Peterson. Kate Smith shares DaVinci’s suite of high-performance and stunning colorways. When it comes to roofing, most people picture black asphalt shingles and that’s it. As a contractor, it’s your job to introduce your clients to the variety of colors available and to help them choose something that will level ...
Avoiding legal land mines
By Emma Peterson. Legal expert John Kenney dives into protecting your business in relation to lien rights, deadlines and subcontractors. For many outdoor professionals, starting a business was more about their passion for the trade and hard work than it was about wanting to manage a company. This leads to ...
Paths beyond the rooftop
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s Rising Stars’ workforce-development program goes beyond roofing, offering young people pathways into manufacturing and other areas of the building trades. Outside the industry, there’s a misconception that the only jobs available in the roofing world involve climbing up on a roof. But, as we all know, there are ...
Inside the Don’t Fall for Fragile campaign
By Emma Peterson. NFRC is calling on roofing companies to pledge their support and give teams the knowledge and resources they need to work safely around fragile roofs. Earlier this year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) kicked off a new safety campaign – Don't Fall for Fragile. This campaign ...
Two trends that defined roofing in 2026
By Emma Peterson. From immigration enforcement challenges to the rapid expansion of data center construction, contractors faced significant opportunities and risks this year. As another busy year begins to come to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the trends and changes that have occurred. To help us do that, ...
Big connections in the Lone Star State
By Emma Peterson. That’s a wrap on the 2026 Texas Roofing Conference! Just a few weeks ago, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) held their annual Texas Roofing Conference! The show was a smashing success with roofing contractors, builders, remodelers, general contractors, architects, inspectors and consultants coming together from across the state ...
Modernising roofing apprenticeships in New Brunswick
By Emma Peterson. After identifying challenges with recruitment, communication and outdated curriculum, industry leaders worked together to create a training program designed around the realities of the roofing trade. About a decade ago, the New Brunswick Roofing Contractors Association (NBRCA) sat down with the Apprenticeship and Occupational Branch of the government of ...
Building a global business
By Emma Peterson. How wienerberger grew from a brick manufacturer to one of Europe’s leading sources for clay roof tile. While at the 2026 International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) Connection Forum, we were lucky enough to have the time to record an episode of Roofing Road Trips® with Gerhard Hanke! ...
