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Education & Learning
Sharpen your estimating skills with this advanced workshop
By Emma Peterson. Want to take your estimating skills to the next level? Don’t miss the chance to learn in-person from industry expert John Kenney! John Kenney will be teaching an Advanced Roofing Estimating Workshop in Lakewood, Florida this coming November. John, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, has an ...
Meet us on the show floor!
By Emma Peterson. Join the RoofersCoffeeShop® crew and our giveaway winners at this year’s Western Roofing Expo! Just last week, our 2026 Western Roofing Expo (WRE) ticket giveaway closed, and five lucky winners were chosen! This giveaway was organized in partnership with Western Colloid and each winner received one ...
FAQS of waterproofing part 3: Contractor considerations
By Emma Peterson. The final part of Pli-Dek’s waterproofing FAQ series examines the decisions and processes that enable contractors to complete high-performance waterproofing projects. In our third and final installment of the Pli-Dek FAQs (frequently asked questions) of waterproofing series, we dive into project organization and management tips for waterproofing ...
FAQS of waterproofing part 2: Environmental factors
By Emma Peterson. This installment of Pli-Dek’s FAQ series addresses common concerns about waterproofing performance, such as cracking, slip resistance and maintenance requirements. In the first article of the FAQs (frequently asked questions) of waterproofing series, Pli-Dek experts shared practical answers to frequently asked waterproofing questions, helping contractors and property ...
Get ready for Colorado’s new fire codes
By Alex Tolle. Roofing professionals can learn how Colorado’s changing wildfire resiliency code may affect project reviews, inspections and everyday contracting considerations. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) and International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) are bringing roofing professionals together for a live panel discussion on Colorado’s changing fire codes. The New ...
FAQs of waterproofing part 1: Moisture management
By Emma Peterson. The first part of Pli-Dek’s FAQ series explores best practices that keep decks, balconies and walkways dry and durable. For decades, Pli-Dek has produced some of the industry’s leading cementitious waterproofing solutions for everything from decks and balconies to walkways and plazas. Their products are not just ...
Strengthen your skills at the Western Roofing Expo
By Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops®. Explore education focused on everything from roof performance and evolving codes to building-envelope design and business management at this year's show. Continuing education gives roofing professionals an opportunity to step away from daily demands and take a closer look at the systems, materials, requirements and economic ...
Updated 2026 Guidelines for Roof Coatings
By The Coffee Shops®. NRCA has released new recommendations for the design, preparation and application of roof coating systems. Roof coatings have become an increasingly important solution for extending the service life of existing roof systems, improving reflectivity and delaying costly replacements. Recognizing the growing role coatings play in the roofing ...
Bridge the generational gap in roofing
By Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops®. Industry professionals can learn practical strategies for strengthening communication, mentorship and collaboration across generations. An upcoming webinar from the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), “Young Roofing Professionals: Bridging the Age Gap in Roofing,” will explore how professionals from different generations can collaborate to build stronger ...
New advisory helps Colorado roofers prepare for wildfire code requirements
By Alex Tolle. The Colorado Roofing Association has released a member resource and announced an upcoming panel discussion with IIBEC to help roofing professionals understand the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. As communities across Colorado adopt and enforce the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC), roofing contractors may encounter new project requirements and varying ...
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