Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
The power of a texturized coating
By Emma Peterson. Get safety and speed with Gaco non-skid product offerings. At World of Concrete earlier this year, we had the chance to stop by the Gaco booth and catch a live demonstration of the Gaco AS75. This product is a “single-component, low-VOC, elastomeric acrylic polymer specially formulated for ...
Suppling high-quality products needed for project success
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the TopShield® line and its top-of-the-line performance. There are a lot of different roofing products on the market, making it hard to know what options are best for your next project. To help make that deciscion easier, SRS Distribution developed their TopShield® line. This line is ...
TopShield® underlayment keeps you covered and protected for the long run
By Emma Peterson. TopShield® underlayments from SRS Distribution provide superior moisture defense, slip resistance, thermal performance and more. Roof underlayment is a critical part of the roofing system. Not only does it act as a moisture barrier (preventing water damage and trouble like mold, rot and leaks), but it can ...
The power of apprenticeships: Harry at Aldridge and Sons
By Emma Peterson. How an apprenticeship with Aldridge and Sons helped Harry go from uncertainty to building a career. For many years, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has been a staunch supporter of National Apprenticeship Week (recognized 9-15 February 2026) as well as Scottish Apprenticeship Week (recognized 2-6 March ...
Spotlight on Solar
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to expand your offerings to include solar with the support of ABC Supply Co., Inc. As energy-efficiency grows increasingly important to home and business owners, solar is becoming a more popular roofing accessory. Anthony Romero, the business development manager for the Central U.S. region at ...
Get your tickets for ABAA’s conference
By Emma Peterson. Whether you’re an attendee or an exhibitor, you don’t want to miss this premier air barrier event! The Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) will be hosting their annual building enclosure conference and trade show this May! This two-day show (May 5-6, 2026) will be held ...
Get ready for National Roofing Week 2026!
By Emma Peterson. Celebrate your crew and share your story with NRCA this June. Roofing is the hidden hero in many people’s lives; roofs protect their homes, families, businesses and possessions from the elements. To raise awareness about the significance of roofing and the important work of professionals across the ...
A refreshed Roof Hub
By Emma Peterson. SRS Distribution is leveling up their digital contractor platform just in time for the busy construction season! For today’s contractors, efficient digital workflows are no longer optional — they are essential to staying competitive and operating at scale. That need originally led SRS Distribution to develop ...
The next generation takes centre stage!
By Emma Peterson. IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer brings together talented professionals from around the world to showcase their skills. Since 1988, Internation Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has invited young professionals from around the globe to compete in a roofing competition designed to test their skills on ...
Six sides, one company: SOPREMA’s commitment to the entire building envelope
By Emma Peterson. SOPREMA’s contractor‑driven development process leads to high‑performance solutions for roofing, waterproofing and beyond. In 1908, Charles Geisen founded Les Usines Alsaciennes d’Émulsions (Alsatian Emulsion Factory) in Strasbourg, France. The following year, his company produced the first waterproof roofing membrane, made out of fabric dipped in hot bitumen. ...
