Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
What is an impact rating and why does it matter?
By Emma Peterson. Get insight on why both contractors and homeowners should care about high impact rated shingles. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Jack Gottesman and Dyana Sweigart for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® to talk about impact ratings. This discussion was prompted from IKO ...
Expert tips to get the most out of your time at the Pool & Spa Show!
By Emma Peterson. From registration to exploring day of, here are our suggestions for getting the best experience for your team at the 2026 Pool & Spa Show! The Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA)'s annual Pool & Spa Show is the perfect place to connect to the pool and spa industry. ...
From the ground to the roof
By Emma Peterson. Learn about Tremco’s complete building solutions and where Nudura ICF fits into that picture. The Coffee Shops™ got to kick of their tradeshow season in January with the 2025 World of Concrete show! Hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show was full of interesting information and great ...
Mark your calendars: The 2026 Pool & Spa Show is coming!
By Emma Peterson. Learn, network and explore at the show built by and for pool and spa professionals. The next Pool & Spa Show, hosted by the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA), will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from January 27-29, 2026. If you are a ...
Spooky scary pool stories
By Emma Peterson. These three stories of unmaintained pools will send shivers down your spine. Anyone who has worked in the pool or spa industry has a spooky story about a pool that has not had the maintenance it needs. For Halloween a few years ago, the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance ...
Make every minute count with QXO
By Emma Peterson. Start saving time and money with the QXO GAF Save Time Promotion. Between April 14, 2025, and May 31, 2025, QXO (formerly Beacon) is running a unique promotion that will help contractors “Save time and watch the rewards tick in.” This promotion rewards users of the QXO program with ...
New look, same proven performance
By Emma Peterson. IKO’s marketing team shares about their rebrand at IRE 2025. While at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Megan Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Jack Gottesman and Dyana Sweigart of IKO Industries at The Coffee Shops™ soundstage for an interview. The big news that the duo ...
Undercover metal
By Emma Peterson. Metal panels are becoming a popular choice in place of other products. When you imagine a metal roof or metal siding, you might get an image of an old barn or shed. The likelihood is you pictured a building painted a bright primary color. While many of us still ...
United we stand
By Emma Peterson. Five stories of the roofing community supporting veterans through roof donations. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we love hearing stories of how the roofing industry supports their local communities. That’s why we created our Caught Doing Good initiative which seeks out the stories of roofers doing good deeds. Today, ...
Unidos nos mantenemos firmes
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Cinco historias de la comunidad de techadores apoyando a veteranos con donaciones de techos Aquí en The Coffee Shops™, nos encanta escuchar historias sobre cómo la industria del techado apoya a sus comunidades locales. Por eso creamos nuestra iniciativa Caught Doing Good, que ...
