Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
From 1977 to 2025 and from RCI to IIBEC
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the consulting sector of the industry has grown and changed over the years. While at the 2025 International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention, The Coffee Shops™ hosted a soundstage! Sponsored by IB Roof Systems, we invited dozens of professionals to chat with us about the ...
Take the first step down the road to success with QXO
By Emma Peterson. Enter before May 31, 2025 for the chance to win big with this Beacon promotion! If you haven’t heard, Beacon Building Products’ “Road to Success” promotion (open until May 31, 2025) is giving away some incredible prizes! With one lucky winner getting the grand prize of a new Chevy ...
Stay cool this summer with these pool trends
By Emma Peterson. Check out the top five pool trends to keep an eye on during summer 2025! Summer is nearing and with it the advent of pool season. As we get ready to relax on a floaty or take a refreshing dip, we wanted to take a look at ...
A retrofitting renaissance
By Emma Peterson. Metal roof and wall retrofitting is on the rise, learn why! Retrofitting has become an increasingly popular option when extending the life of a building’s metal roof and/or walls. In a new episode of MetalCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Rodger Russ about the rise ...
Deer Park Roofing is the April R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this roofing company helps protect what’s important for people with all kinds of roofs. Whether it’s a residential reroof, an advanced commercial roof installation or maintenance on a system, Deer Park Roofing and their team are ready to help. This award-winning company is known for their wide ...
Deer Park Roofing is the April R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this roofing company helps protect what’s important for people with all kinds of roofs. Whether it’s a residential reroof, an advanced commercial roof installation or maintenance on a system, Deer Park Roofing and their team are ready to help. This award-winning company is known for their wide ...
Encouraging snow safety
By Emma Peterson. How TRA Snow and Sun supports contractors through every step of implementing snow retention systems. Snow retention systems are critical for keeping roofs in areas that receive heavy snowfall safe and secure. Not only does it protect the people and property beneath the roof from dangerous snow avalanches, but ...
Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares insights on how the 2025 political landscape is affecting the roofing industry. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth caught up with Trent Cotney to talk about how contractors and businesses are being impacted as the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve. If ...
May is mental health awareness month
By Emma Peterson. It’s time to start the hard conversations about mental health and addiction because those conversations save lives. With May being mental health awareness month, this is a great moment to shine a light on the mental health challenges members of our industry face on a daily basis. To talk ...
Preparing students for the trade school Olympics
By Emma Peterson. Red Dog’s Roofing is preparing students to represent Massachusetts on the national SkillsUSA stage. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Patrick Cochran of Red Dog’s Roofing out of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This year, one of Red Dog’s big initiatives has ...
