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An Introduction to Thermal Bridging
By IKO. Understanding and preventing thermal bridging in commercial buildings. A thermal bridge is a pathway that heat uses to get in or out of a building, bypassing the insulation layer.For example, your roof may be well insulated, but a metal plumbing vent that passes through the roof and its insulation ...
Roofing Road Trip with Carol Perkins - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips Podcast with Heidi, we hear from Carol Perkins of IKO. Carol shared with Heidi how she got into the roofing industry many years ago after a recommendation from a favorite professor. After 23 years in the industry, Carol strives to share her knowledge ...
Shingle Roofing Tools and Equipment that May Be Needed to Start a Roofing Company
By IKO. Disclaimer: It is incumbent upon the roofer to know and abide by all relevant safety regulations for his/her equipment and tools, and the use of such equipment and tools. What tools should a roofer have when they are starting their own business? Should you buy or rent? Editor's note: If you ...
IKO’s Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) Elevates Contractors’ Expertise.
IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. IKO, a global leader of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, launched its new IKO Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) for commercial contractors. IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. ...
Introduction to Roofing Hammers and Hatchets
By IKO. Roofing hammers and hatchets are specialized tools intended to help residential roofers cut shingles and drive nails into them. Editor's note: The information in the article below can help you quickly get new team members up to speed about the specialty tools used in roofing. These specialized tools have unique ...
Roofing Do’s and Don’ts to Enhance Your Professional Reputation
Discover how earning a stellar reputation depends on so much more than just being great at installing shingles. Put yourself in a homeowner’s place and imagine that your roof is leaking or that a violent windstorm has swept through your neighborhood, ripping shingles off every home’s roof. Your main concern would ...
Commercial Roof Drains and Drainage Systems
By IKO. Share this great information with your building owner customers and new employees to help them understand the importance of proper drainage. Commercial buildings have flat or low-sloped roofs that need special drainage solutions. This article provides an overview of the types of drainage systems suitable for commercial buildings and the ...
Primer 101: A Guide to Asphalt Primer
By IKO. Choosing the right primer will depend on the substrate, the weather conditions and the type of coating or membrane application. By definition, a primer comes first and serves as a base for what should follow — whether it’s attending the primary grades at the beginning of school, priming an engine ...
The True Square & Coverage Advantages of IKO
By IKO. One factor that elevates IKO above the competition is its True Square Advantage. When you buy an IKO square of Dynasty or Cambridge roofing shingles, a square is what you get. Three IKO bundles cover precisely 100 sq. ft. You’ll get accurate measurements and an exact number of shingles in ...
Did You Know About IKO’s Canadian Roots?
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. IKO shares its history as a pioneer and leader in the global roofing and related products industry. IKO was founded in 1951 in Canada. It first manufactured building paper and then expanded to include coated roll roofing. Its first asphalt shingle was made in 1954, and ...
