Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
What is and is not a metal deck?
By Emma Peterson. Learn from this short video how to identify whether you are working with metal deck or not. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply has been working with metal deck and fulfilling customer orders since 1970. With 15 distribution centers around the Eastern side of the U.S., they pride themselves ...
Meet the first class of the MCA scholarship program!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate the inaugural year of the MCA scholarship and these first five recipients. 2023 marked the first year of the Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) scholarship program. This was designed for MCA member company employees and their spouses, children and grandchildren who are pursuing higher education of any ...
Get beauty and brawn with these IKO roof shingle colors!
By Emma Peterson. The Crowne Slate® line has iconic colors like Regal Stone and Royal Granite to upgrade both the function and form of a home. IKO manufactures asphalt roofing shingles with some of the heaviest-weight fiberglass mats in North America and Europe, which ensures they provide superior weather protection. ...
Breathe easy with the SlopeShield® Plus SA air barrier and permeable vapor retarder
By Emma Peterson. With self-drying technology, superior adhesion and more, this is the future of roof assembly moisture management. The typical commercial roofing system includes a roof covering, insulation and structural deck. A common struggle for contractors and building owners has been condensation being introduced into this roof assembly which ...
Standing up for safety stand-downs!
By Emma Peterson. Safety training is paramount in the industry and Tremco is constantly finding new ways to raise the standards. Safety is one of the most important topics in the industry and Tremco knows this. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards hosts the Executive Director of ...
From concept to reality
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the development of snow retention software that will make these engineered solutions more accessible. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo, SRS Distribution sponsored the RoofersCoffeeShop® sound stage! During the show, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Ben Anderson and Mindy Dalhquist from TRA Snow and Sun. Mindy is ...
It’s prime time for Sika!
By Emma Peterson. From waterproof coats to conductive primers, Sika is developing the future of liquid-applied membranes. While at the 2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) convention in March, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Sean Fraker of Sika Corporation. Sean was excited about the ...
Roofing with pride
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate pride month by checking out what this amazing panel of LGBTQ+ industry professionals have to say about authenticity in the industry. In this Coffee Conversations sponsored by Tremco WTI, RoofersCoffeeShop® celebrates pride month! Join Megan Ellsworth as they host Maureen Greeves and Justin Ray of Tremco, ...
Click, bid and win in the metal market
By Emma Peterson. Get accurate and efficient measurements using the Roofing Passport program and elevate your metal roofing business. The Roofing Passport is a program designed by Sherwin-Williams that brings EagleView’s aerial roof measurement technology, Roofing WRX’s plans and drawings upload system and XML and Keymark’s automated building software together. ...
Stay sure on your feet with SteelGrip SAMM
By Emma Peterson. How one community-fueled safety solution is revolutionizing the experience and security of workers on the roof. When Neil Warner ran a painting business, he realized that scaffolding was eating up a large portion of his workday. He and his business partner figured there had to be an ...
