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A stylish fusion of steel and flexibility
By Jesse Sanchez. Barndominiums are redefining modern living with their flexible, sustainable design, blending rustic charm with the resilience of steel. Barndominiums — metal-based residential structures with barn-like aesthetics — are gaining momentum across the U.S. as flexible, sustainable alternatives to conventional homes. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen ...
Finding success through industry relationships
By Anna Lockhart. In residential construction, it can be incredibly valuable to build relationships with industry distributors. The experts weigh in on why and how contractors should seek connections in the community to further their success. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
How Inner BluePrint transforms lives and businesses
By Jesse Sanchez. Changing your mindset can reshape your world – starting with how you view yourself. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Megan Ellsworth discusses the Inner BluePrint program with Shawn Feurer, a mindset coach and founder of Shawn Feurer Consulting. Shawn’s approach goes beyond typical business coaching, aiming ...
This material might change color over time, but its value lasts
By Emma Peterson. From beauty to strength to a 100-year lifespan, copper roofs come with a variety of benefits. Copper as a building material is probably most commonly thought of in reference to the color-changing skin of the Statue of Liberty in New York City, but it actually has a ...
From classroom to rooftop
By Jessica Bravo. Building knowledge in the workforce through the collaborative efforts of the Roofing Alliance and Clemson University's roofing courses. In a Read, Listen, Watch (RLW®) webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Bloom of Beacon Building Products, Alison LaValley of Roofing Alliance and Dr. Dhaval ...
The first woman to earn NRCA Pro Certification paves the way
By Jesse Sanchez. Estefani Albright becomes a trailblazer in roofing certification, inspiring a new era for the industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, the spotlight shines on Estefani Albright, the first woman to earn a Pro Certification from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Host Megan Ellsworth discusses ...
Exploring sustainability in metal construction
By Jessica Bravo. Industry experts discuss innovative adhesive and sealant. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits with Miguel Pena and Jacque Ince from H.B. Fuller to discuss the pivotal role sustainability plays in today's construction industry, particularly in the metal sector. Their discussion highlights how ...
What makes a winning snow guard system?
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Here's what the roofing professionals have to say about building a winning snow guard system. Roofing contractors across the country know that it’s essential to install a snow retention system in certain geographic areas… and especially with specific types of roofing like synthetics, metal, slate and concrete. ...
The importance of making roofs winter-ready
By Emma Peterson. Not only do snow retention systems protect homeowners, but they also protect contractors’ reputations. The goal of snow retention systems is to keep snowpack on a roof, rather than letting it slide off in uncontrolled amounts. This has a multitude of benefits for the homeowner, from as ...
Win more jobs with roofing technology
By Jessica Bravo. Delivering innovative roofing technology solutions with RoofSnap. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Ryan Eves and Jim Mallers to discuss strategies for excelling in roofing sales and how the integration of sales technology is proving to be a game-changer. RoofSnap, ...
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