Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer

Malco’s Zip-in screws take center stage!

February 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. When it comes to construction products and tools, screws are often a supporting act. But Malco’s Zip-in screws are changing that! Meet the best-selling sheet metal screws worldwide — Malco Tools’ Zip-in® Self Piercing Sheet Metal Screws. Malco developed these in the 1970s when the standard practice ...

One ordering system to rule them all

February 14, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. How a collaboration between Beacon and Leap is making life easier for contractors in the field. Material ordering in the digital age can be a frustrating task. Roofing professionals that try to utilize newer technological systems for ordering materials often encounter unreliable and inefficient programs. But Beacon Building Products ...

Elevating the digital roofing world

February 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how you can win big with Beacon PRO+. Make sure to register for this upcoming Read Listen Watch® (RLW) titled “Manage Your Roofing Business Online!” The conversation and presentation will be live on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PT. In it, Karen Edwards will be hosting ...

Rising to the Topps

February 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how Topps Products has stood the test of time around the world. Topps® Products has been a leading provider of roofing solutions for decades now. They are known in the industry for their global footprint and high-quality, innovative products. In this CoatingsCast® episode, Megan Ellsworth sat down with ...

Transforming training: Tremco University

February 13, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how this training program is increasing access to education in the roofing and construction industries. Training is crucial in any field, but especially in areas like roofing and construction where new technology and products are getting developed every day. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards ...

IRE 2025 no es el primer rodeo de Beacon

February 12, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.

Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. ¡Descubre cómo este líder de la industria ha hecho de su stand un lugar por el que debes ver en el evento más grande de techado y exteriores de América del Norte! 2025 International Roofing Expo visitará el estado Lone Star del ...

IRE 2025 isn’t Beacon’s first rodeo

February 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how this industry leader has made their booth a must-visit at North America’s largest roofing and exteriors event! The 2025 International Roofing Expo is visiting the Lone Star state this February 19 to 21! With over 60 education sessions to attend on everything from legal advice ...

Service is a marathon

February 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learning how to communicate properly unlocks service department success. Recently, Greg Hayne of Hayne Coaching Group, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ for a short interview about the importance of service in the roofing industry. A service department offers a unique opportunity for roofers to succeed in the ...

Podcasting with a purpose

February 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. EagleView’s Altitude Podcast aims to share visionary stories about the tech changing the roofing industry. Last year, Pew Research Center reported that 42% of Americans (12 and older) listen to podcasts on a monthly basis. In 2013, that number was 12%. Podcasts and podcasting have experienced a ...

Wood nailers 101

February 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. This product is not a nail gun and isn't always made of wood, so what is it? In today’s industry, there are a wide variety of materials available, from the more traditional wood to metals and metal composites. In this new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat ...