Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Top August articles: Mother Nature, the future of roofing and I-9 compliance
By Emma Peterson. This month’s standout stories cover fire-rated systems, youth outreach, legal guidance and more! Summer has been rushing by at The Coffee Shops™ and it’s already time to look at the top articles from August 2025! One of the big topics we saw talked about this month ...
Top August articles: Curb appeal and heartwarming connections
By Emma Peterson. August brought stories of style, innovation and heart that kept the AskARoofer community coming back for more. While August 2025 has come to a close, there have been a variety of stories that have grabbed the attention of our AskARoofer community. One topic that got a lot ...
Organización sin fines de lucro para veteranos recibe techo gratuito de contratista local
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. King Quality Roofing, un contratista en Nueva York dona un techo nuevo y otros servicios al puesto de Veteranos de Guerras Extranjeras en Rocky Point. Después de 20 años de desgaste, el comandante Joseph A. Cognitore pensó que era hora de hacer ...
Training your crew on roof penetration treatment
By Jenny Yu. Prevent leaks and boost professionalism with the pipe collar. Experience is a great teacher, but even the most experienced professionals can still benefit from focused training and education. With more contractors exploring new ways to stand out from their competitors, a business with strong leadership dedicated ...
Get ready for FEI Group National Conference 2025
By Jenny Yu. Don’t miss this year's educational sessions and networking opportunities! From September 25-27, 2025, FEI Group is hosting its annual National Conference in San Deigo, California. This conference is the premier event that brings industry leaders face-to-face for meaningful interactions and results through keynote speakers, educational sessions ...
La cuarta es la vencida: Propietaria recibe techo gratuito
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Después de contactar a varios contratistas de techado, la hija de una propietaria tuvo suerte. Amanda Reyes estaba teniendo dificultades para encontrar al contratista adecuado. La vieja casa modular de su madre tenía goteras y necesitaba reparaciones en el techo. Tras buscar, ...
National Women in Roofing’s Rising Star of 2025
By Jenny Yu. After diving into the roofing world six years ago, Sarah Sutton-Shouse works with a team of incredible women to elevate the industry every day. When Sarah Sutton-Shouse won a National Women in Roofing (NWIR) award at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, she was stunned. She ...
671 Karna-Seal: A silicone sealant solution
By Jenny Yu. KARNAK’s sealant is durable, weather-resistant and ready to use. Years ago, sealant products were specifically geared toward asphalt roof systems since they were the most prevalent. Today, asphalt is still a popular roof choice, but there’s also been a rise in single-ply membrane roofs, therefore roofing contractors ...
More than just metal materials: True pieces of art
By Jenny Yu. Meet the heart and passion behind Viotell Metal Concepts’ roofing masterpieces. When you listen to people who are truly excited and passionate about what they are talking about, it’s hard not to be excited and passionate, too. That is the case when listening to this episode ...
Prioritizing customer collaboration
By Jenny Yu. Learn how Fortify Building Solutions works with their customers to provide quick resolutions and end user success. The COVID-19 pandemic brought disruptions in the roofing and metal industry that businesses are still recovering from. Historic material shortages expanded lead times, resulting in a new normal of ...
