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Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Roofing as a “dream facilitator”: Inspiring the roofers of tomorrow
By Jenny Yu. Learn how the world’s first museum dedicated to roofing is instilling excitement in youth about the roofing industry. When Donavan (Don) Morgan was a kid, he wanted to be a firefighter. He didn’t think he would end up in roofing like his dad, and he never thought ...
Online platform delivers real-time support
By Jenny Yu. Heritage Pool Supply introduces Heritage Pool Plus, its online business-to-business platform with AI-powered tools. At the 2025 International Pool Spa Patio and Deck Expo, Heritage Pool Supply highlighted its growing suite of digital tools designed to streamline the contractor experience. For Raymond Ambis, digital sales specialist ...
Utilizing integrations and AI to improve customer experience
By Jenny Yu. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, Leap continues to grow its platform and impact with technology innovations. At the North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) show in March 2025, Farith Odar, sales manager at Leap, spoke with Karen Edwards at The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage ...
A commitment to culture and continuous improvement
By Jenny Yu. Meet one of IKO Industries’ plant managers, Burke Nichols, and learn about what he likes most about his role with the company. As plant manager at the IKO Industries’ Hagerstown, Maryland, facility, Burke Nichols oversees the production of TPO and polyiso insulation. It’s a job ...
Understanding Title 24 and Title 31
By Jenny Yu. From stricter reflectivity requirements to smarter energy use, CertainTeed is helping builders meet evolving codes and deliver sustainable solutions to create a more livable world. When it comes to sustainable building and roofing design, few states set the standard like California. But what exactly are ...
Stronger seals for the seasons ahead
By Jenny Yu. Wil-Mar pipe collars are a contractor’s go-to solution to prevent leaks and block moisture when the weather turns. When autumn leaves begin to pile up and moisture in the air rises, even a minor weakness around roof penetrations can signal trouble. That’s where the Wil‑Mar pipe ...
A glimpse into the industry of the American Dream
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts share their experience leading an annual roofing career summer camp that introduces high school students to the endless possibilities of the roofing industry. This past summer, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) teamed up with the ...
Los techadores locales se unen para restaurar el techo del Centro de Arte para Veteranos
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Una organización sin fines de lucro de Grand Junction, Colorado, aún necesita ayuda para completar la restauración de su techo. Desde 2010, Operation Revamp ha ayudado a los veteranos a sanar heridas ocultas al ofrecer experiencias artísticas que apoyan la salud mental y ...
A community says “thank you” with a new roof
By Jenny Yu. A community rallied together to express their gratitude to a local veteran by gifting a free roof. They say actions speak louder than words, and veteran Rich Michau received quite the “thank you” when his Belgrade community came together to gift him something he desperately needed: ...
Más que tranquilidad
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Un veterano de la Marina y florista jubilado recibe un reemplazo de techo gratuito. Después de años con un techo que tenía filtraciones, Glen Erickson, veterano de la Marina y florista retirado que vive en Medford, Oregón, se estaba quedando sin opciones. ...
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