Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
A second chance to rise
By Emma Peterson. Learn how one training program is both giving people second chances and building a solution to the industry’s labor shortage. Tremco Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated (WTI)’s RISE (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education) initiative uses social and community outreach to help create pathways for entrance to the construction industry. ...
Taking the guesswork out of warranty applications
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Mule-Hide's warranty portal empowers contractors and simplifies warranties. Getting warranties is incredibly important for both building owners and contractors comfort and security, however applying for them can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Traditionally, to get covered by a warranty, contractors need to submit ...
From Canadian roots to quality roofs: Why Canuck Roofing chooses IKO shingles
By Emma Peterson. By working with quality IKO products, this Canadian company can build trust and get referrals in their community. Canuck Roofing in British Columbia, Canada, was founded by Will Franklin in 2008 with the goal of creating safe, reliable and high-quality roofs with transparent business practices. They are ...
Many hands make easy work: The power of partnerships
By Emma Peterson. An extensive network of support means that coatings education and quality products are closer than ever. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Timothy (Tim) Klindt from UNIFLEX stopped by to talk to Karen Edwards about the coatings world. Roof coatings are a great option to repair a roof ...
What makes cool roofs so cool?
By Emma Peterson. Lauren Rogers of Sherwin-Williams shares cool roof coating basics and benefits. As energy costs rise and climate change continues to raise concerns about the planet, cool roof coatings have been developed as an innovative construction solution. These coatings are designed with advanced materials and pigments that allow ...
From Canadian roots to quality roofs: Why Canuck Roofing chooses IKO shingles
By Emma Peterson. By working with quality IKO products, this Canadian company can build trust and get referrals in their community. Canuck Roofing in British Columbia, Canada, was founded by Will Franklin in 2008 with the goal of creating safe, reliable and high-quality roofs with transparent business practices. They are ...
Continually leveling up
By Emma Peterson. Equipter continues to innovate and push roofing equipment further in terms of efficiency and versatility. Every year sees the release of innovative equipment that makes contractors' work processes easier by leveraging new technologies. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Dave ...
Mosey down to Texas for the 2025 NWIR Days!
By Emma Peterson. Grab your hat and your boots because you don’t want to miss NWIR’s annual conference this February. The National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is hosting the premier networking and educational event for women in the roofing industry in San Antonio, Texas this February 16-17, 2025. This conference ...
The year in trends
By Emma Peterson. Take a look back at 2024 through the lens of The Coffee Shops’ Trends Report on the roofing industry. As the year comes to a close, it is natural to start looking back. Whether you’re reflecting on those New Year’s resolutions you made, examining a curated playlist ...
Sticking to excellence: Titebond’s new innovative sealants
By Emma Peterson. Titebond’s WeatherMaster is making waves, or blocking them, with its versatility and durability. While at METALCON 2024, The Coffee Shops™ hosted a sound stage that was sponsored by New Tech Machinery. This gave us the opportunity to meet up with new and old friends around the ...
