Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
See you in Schaumburg!
By Emma Peterson. MRCA is hosting their annual conference and expo in Illinois this October! 2025 marks the 75th annual Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)’s conference and expo! This year, the show will be hosted at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Illinois from Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to ...
Jump into installing solar
By Emma Peterson. From what products are out there to the certifications needed to install, these experts share how to get started installing solar. As home and business owners look for energy-efficient solutions, solar is becoming a more popular roofing choice. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards ...
Adding solar to your lineup
By Emma Peterson. Understand the why and how of incorporating solar into your roofing company’s offerings. Over the last few years, the demand for solar roofing solutions has surged. This shift towards solar presents an opportunity for roofing contractors to expand their offerings and meet the evolving needs of their ...
Mammoth Roofing and Solar is the September R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. How Scott Edwards turned a tough start into a thriving roofing and solar business built on culture and care. Mammoth Roofing and Solar focuses on providing expert roof installation in Texas with a focus on quality and durability. Their dedication to serving their community and neighbors ...
Creating collaborative plans based on building science
By Emma Peterson. How the practice of building science and organized teamwork can create stronger structures. When it comes to successfully designing a high-performance and durable building, there is an array of various experts and professionals that need to be brought in. From the architects who draft the blueprint ...
Rachel Narveson: QXO’s 2025 Female Roofing Pro of the Year
By Emma Peterson. Rachel shares her journey in roofing, winning the 2025 Female Roofing Pro of the Year and the importance of women in the trades. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Megan Ellsworth chats with Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction, winner of QXO’s 2025 ...
Exploring the unseen part of a deck
By Emma Peterson. Waterproofing is often the unseen and unsung hero of a roof deck’s structural soundness. In a new CoatingsTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Megan Ellsworth got on the roof with Jan Bagnall and Samantha Clowdus of Pli-Dek. Jan is the company's vice president and has been working ...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
By Emma Peterson. Staying safe on the jobsite is about more than just proper PPE and tie-offs, it’s about having the hard conversations. In the United States, suicide is one of the leading causes of death, claiming the lives of almost 50,000 people in 2022 alone. In that same year, ...
Top August articles: Mother Nature, the future of roofing and I-9 compliance
By Emma Peterson. This month’s standout stories cover fire-rated systems, youth outreach, legal guidance and more! Summer has been rushing by at The Coffee Shops™ and it’s already time to look at the top articles from August 2025! One of the big topics we saw talked about this month ...
Top August articles: Curb appeal and heartwarming connections
By Emma Peterson. August brought stories of style, innovation and heart that kept the AskARoofer community coming back for more. While August 2025 has come to a close, there have been a variety of stories that have grabbed the attention of our AskARoofer community. One topic that got a lot ...
