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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Certified sustainable
By Emma Peterson. Inside the certification and engineering that guides Duro-Last's path towards sustainability. Over the last decade, Duro-Last has helped divert over 100 million pounds of PVC from landfills by creating more sustainable roofing systems. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Tess ...
More than translation: Creating spaces for Hispanic contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pantera Pros and NAHICA are shaping the future of roofing by creating community spaces for Hispanic professionals. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate, The Coffee Shops™ hosted some Hispanic trailblazers who are driving innovation, empowering their communities and paving the way for future ...
The intersection of resiliency and sustainability
By Emma Peterson. Explore the overlap between resilient design and sustainable construction with Alan Scott of Intertek. In a new episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to chat with Alan Scott, the director of sustainability at Intertek. Alan’s career began as an architect and ...
What are Class 3 and Class 4 impact ratings, and why are they important?
By Emma Peterson. Learn about class ratings and their role in protecting your home from the elements. When choosing the right shingles for your roof, you might be overwhelmed by all of the color, material and rating options to choose from. But what are class ratings anyway, and what ...
Más que una traducción: Creando espacios para contratistas hispanos
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre cómo Pantera Pros y NAHICA están moldeando el futuro del techado al crear espacios comunitarios para profesionales hispanos. Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y para celebrarlo, The Coffee Shops™ reunió a algunos pioneros hispanos que están impulsando la ...
Find your community at the 2025 PSP/Deck Expo
By Emma Peterson. These special events are the perfect place to connect to other professionals, build your network and have some fun! If you are a professional in the outdoor industry, whether that’s pool maintenance, spa design, deck creation or something else, there is one place to be this October ...
TopShield® underlayment keeps you covered and protected for the long run
By Emma Peterson. TopShield® underlayments from SRS Distribution provide superior moisture defense, slip resistance, thermal performance and more. Roof underlayment is a critical part of the roofing system. Not only does it act as a moisture barrier (preventing water damage and trouble like mold, rot and leaks), but it can ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
Women share how their unique paths led to industry success
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Michelle Ly, Rachel Narveson and Jana Zavala built their businesses and communities in a traditionally male-populated field. In a special Coffee Conversations sponsored by QXO, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to sit down with three fellow female-business owners to chat about their journeys into the ...
From leaks to a punch-list free project
By Emma Peterson. Inside the award-winning Clement Elementary roof installation. Every year, Duro-Last highlights the incredible work of their contractors and installers through their Project of the Year Awards. We got the chance to sit down with Alton Rogerson of B&M Roofing and Bill Paynter of Diamond P Building Products ...
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