IRE – International Roofing Expo
Top February stories: Competitions, rewards and new regulations
By Emma Peterson. From the biggest, international roofing event to new innovations and mandates, February was a busy month! In the roofing world, this February was all about trade shows and events. From the International Builders Show (IBS) to the National Women in Roofing (NWIR)’s annual conference. Two of our top articles ...
11 years, 6 teams, 1 competition
By Lauren White. This year’s Student Competition tests participants on their roofing knowledge and management skills in creating an innovative solution for local hotel. Day two of the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) started with the 11th annual Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. This year, 10 teams competed throughout the year, ...
Lunching and learning with RT3
By Lauren White. Tractile is transforming the roofing industry one solar tile at a time. The Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) gathered together Tuesday afternoon of International Roofing Expo (IRE) week with some new friends from Tractile. Based out of Australia, the owner and inventor of Tractile, Jason Perkins, and Lloyd Alcorn ...
Professional backing: Contractors stand behind this manufacturer’s products
By Dani Sheehan. See why roofing professionals love IKO products and how you can find the right solution for your next roof. Whether you’re a homeowner or a building owner, choosing the right products is as important as choosing the right contractor for your roofing project. Oftentimes, contractors work with ...
Synthetic Slate Designed to be Better Than Mother Nature
By Evelyn Witterholt. DaVinci Roofscapes offers a variety of synthetic slate options that are designed to last longer than natural roofing materials. Slate roofs are some of the most beautiful looking roofs out there. Homeowners who love the look of slate but want a more lightweight and long-lasting roof should ...
What is the Deal With Retractable Stadium Roofs?
By Cass Jacoby. More and more stadiums are adopting retractable roofs to act as an umbrella over games and events, but how do these structures work? Roofs are very particular. They are strong and protect us from the elements, yet can be taken down by the smallest trickle of water ...
LIVE From IRE With Green Link!
Dana from Green Link Engineering talks about the full line of roofing solutions the company has developed over the past two years. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Sales and Business Development Coordinator Dana Castle from Green Link Engineering. You can read the interview below ...
