Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
The synergy of cool roofs and solar systems
By Emma Peterson. Learn how cool roofs and solar panels can work together to meet rising energy demands. The Energy Information Administration reports that “the projected power demand of the U.S. will rise to 4,199 billion kilowatt-hours in 2025 and 4,267 billion kWh in 2026.” These are record highs, ...
Snow guards and service dogs
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Rocky Mountain Snow Guards is going beyond the rooftop to protect and support their community. Since their founding in 2010, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards (RMSG) has been dedicated to designing and distributing rooftop snow guard, fence and bar systems across the U.S. and Canada. ...
The science behind vapor barriers
By Emma Peterson. From occupant comfort to structural health, learn why vapor barriers are so critical. When you look at a finished roof, you often see a clean coating, new shingles or a sleek metal panel. What you don’t see is the vapor barrier beneath that final layer of ...
High-quality roofing for low temperature jobs
By Emma Peterson. Keep roofing in the off-season with these cold-weather product options! Traditionally, cold weather and storms make winter a slower work season in the roofing industry. But roofing problems don’t always wait for clear skies and warm temperatures! That’s why Tremco Roofing has developed a variety of ...
Roof coatings in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn about when and where a coating can be used to extend the lifespan of a roof. In a new Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Gabe Lane to talk about how coatings can aid in extending the lifespan of a roof. Gabe is a ...
Project profile: Daedalus
By Emma Peterson. Sure-Weld TPO and RhinoBond are the perfect product duo for a high-performance, watertight roof. Daedalus Industrial, which specializes in designing, building, installing and maintaining custom automation systems (often found in data centers, government systems and manufacturing facilities), was in need of a new roof. Their Easley, ...
A place for all members of the industry
By Emma Peterson. The Coffee Shops™ expand their offerings to include an interactive directory specifically designed for manufacturers’ representatives. The core mission of The Coffee Shops™ can be boiled down to being Where the Industry Meets! In other words, we are dedicated to elevating the careers and businesses of ...
Un espacio para todos los miembros de la industria
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. The Coffee Shops™ amplía su oferta para incluir un directorio interactivo diseñado específicamente para representantes de fabricantes. La misión principal de The Coffee Shops™ se puede resumir en una frase, ¡ Donde las industrias se reúnen! En otras palabras, estamos dedicados ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
Legal alert for Louisiana contractors
By Emma Peterson. The legal experts at Adams and Reese break down the new update for the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). In roofing and construction, licensure can be a complicated topic. There are a variety of different types of licenses, from state and local to commercial and ...
