In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Adam Bensman of The Roof Strategist, Jon Gardner of Owens Corning, Kody Landals of Landals Roofing, Ryan Shantz of SumoQuote, and Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited about how to sell more with solar. With the launch of the Solar PROtect™ Program, Owens Corning now offers contractors the opportunity to be specially trained to install solar panel mounts as part of the Owens Corning Total Protection Roofing System®. Only contractors with Solar PROtect certification can offer the Solar PROtect limited warranty, a first-of-its-kind ..read more

In this episode of Stories from the Roof, Kelly Van Winkle, president/CEO of King of Texas Roofing Company, sits down with our host, Megan Ellsworth to talk about her journey in the roofing industry. As the third generation of her family to join the world of commercial construction, Kelly knows the value of the associations that support our industry and has served and contributed by holding leadership roles in associations such as NRLRC, Duke University, YPO, Roofing Alliance and NRCA in the pursuit of strengthening the roofing community as well as the King of Texas’ commitment to their c ..read more

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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth chats with Travis Harvego from ROOFLE and Jon Gardner from Owens Corning about their powerful partnership blending trust with innovation to delight homeowners and empower roofing companies. They are bringing contractors a revolutionary tool offering accurate, instant online roof quotes and a shopping-like experience. Travis and Jon talk about the importance of incorporating such digital tools into your business and why their new partnership is a perfect place to start. Listen to learn how you can give instant quotes and generate leads ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Erik Hillhouse of ASC Building Products navigate the complexities of ordering metal roofing for construction projects, focusing on the essential guidelines and pitfalls to avoid. Our expert from ASC Building Products, a trusted name in metal construction solutions, provides invaluable insights into the best practices and common mistakes encountered in the procurement process. Join us as we explore the dos and don'ts of ordering metal for construction projects.    Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards visits with Joel Shealey of Bitec to talk about how the Bitec journey, which began with modified bitumen a material renowned for its durability and versatility, has evolved with the introduction of the StrongHold PVC roofing line. Joel and Karen talk about the strength of the new PVC line including their fleeceback and KEE options, part of the exciting recent expansion of the Bitec roofing lines. Listen in to learn about the features and benefits of the StrongHold PVC line and what these products can offer for your next roofing project.&nbs ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Brynn Wildenauer and Kiki Redhead of Sherwin-Williams about the launch of their Emulate™ Architectural Metal Coatings. Brynn and Kiki share how it is designed to simulate wood, metal and stone, offering unique design solutions that mimic nature down to the smallest detail. From intricate woodgrain design to manipulated metal patterns, these prints achieve a natural look without the weight, maintenance, expense or environmental impact of using the actual materials. This is a hot trend that is changing the architectural marke ..read more

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth welcomes President and CEO, James T. Thomas from Topps Products Inc. The two walk through the rich history and notable highlights of Topps Products, a leading player in the Cool Roof Rating Council. Get ready for an engaging and informative ride as we discuss key milestones, success stories and the impact Topps Products has had on the roofing landscape    Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up ..read more

On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth embarks on a virtual road trip to Clemson University with the Roofing Alliance Executive Director Alison LaValley; Roofing Alliance President, Piers Dormeyer; and Director of Undergraduate Programs Dhaval Gajjar to talk about the Roofing Alliance’s roofing courses developed in partnership with Clemson University.  These innovative roofing courses are tailored to offer a robust education to industry professionals of all backgrounds, experiences, and educational levels and serve as an excellent onboarding tool for new hires.  T ..read more

In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW®, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by an all-star panel to talk about the importance of accurate, timely and organized data. Eugene Zukowski from Jobba Trade Technologies, Michael Black of Sutter Roofing and Alex Pegnato from PRIN discuss how the industry is functioning at a high level with reliable and timely data. From creating less stress to getting ahead of trends and patterns, this panel will give you valuable information about collecting and managing data that can help you grow your contracting business!   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!    A ..read more