Expert Conversations

Durable foundations for a career in roofing

June 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Learn from John Chan as he highlights his unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills that have allowed him to excel in the industry. The Stories from the Roof podcast celebrates the incredible people working in this industry and helps educate and inform others by sharing ...

Gearing up for competition

June 13, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. With the SkillsUSA roofing competition at the end of June, learn about the history of this event and how the industry has come together to support these students. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to John Esbenshade and Rick Damato from the ...

Setting new standards in durable and sustainable roofing

June 6, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. With their comprehensive range of roofing materials and solutions, Westlake Royal addresses the needs of modern architects, builders and homeowners alike. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions is committed to durability, aesthetics and sustainability in roofing solutions, from their composite materials to clay and concrete tiles. They are addressing ...

Catching up with Carroll Consulting Group LIVE at IRE 2024!

May 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor. From emerging trends to timeless techniques, the Carroll Consulting Group shares their latest industry insights live from the trade show floor. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Karen Edwards from RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to catch up with Rich Carroll, a seasoned expert ...

Up your game with the right tools

March 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Your sales toolkit is incomplete without One Click Contractor’s accurate, professional and customized sales proposals. In a new episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards hosted Taylor Hanes and Guy Kopperud of One Click Contractor to talk about how their sales portal helps contractors every day. One Click started ...

The devil is in the details when it comes to proper snow retention

February 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Snow retention is key to the safety of a building and those around it, but it is not a one size fits all solution. In an episode of MetalCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow and Sun to talk about the importance of snow ...

Banking on TRUSS for financial support

February 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn about how a contractor-specific bank can serve you and your business goals better. In the new MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Matthew Smith of Truss to talk about why having a dedicated banking partner in the industry is key to business growth. Matthew is ...

Sherwin-Williams Exploring Metal Wall Benefits

Exploring the benefits of metal walls: Trends, innovation and sustainability

February 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

By Anna Lockhart. Metal color and design experts share their insights into the benefits of providing customers with the endless possibilities of metal walls! In a recent MetalCast™ episode, host Karen Edwards sat down with Kiki Redhead and Brynn Wildenauer of Sherwin-Williams to discuss the benefits and advantages ...

Making metal roofs competitive

February 9, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. The Roofing Passport program was built to increase the use of metal panels in reroofing, a task that requires an efficient and easy bidding process. In a new episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards spoke to Keith Dietzen of SmartBuild Systems about their role in Sherwin-William's Roofing Passport ...

Confidence and efficiency with this safety solution

February 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Find out how these magnetic mats work and what safety issues they address for metal roof installers. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards sits down with Neil and Lin Warner from SteelGrip SAMM® to talk about safety on metal roofs. Listen to hear why the ...