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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Hail damage leads to high-performance roof upgrade
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing contractor helped a homeowner replace a hail-damaged roof with a high-performance system before winter weather arrived. A routine roof inspection in Bigfork, Montana, turned into a major roofing replacement project after contractors uncovered hail damage severe enough to threaten the home ahead of winter. The ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome SoyLei!
By Jesse Sanchez. SoyLei is committed to developing soy-based technologies designed to extend roof life, improve asphalt performance and reduce waste across infrastructure systems. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and ...
Why PVC is gaining ground in commercial roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how durability, chemical resistance and long-term performance are shaping contractor decisions. Contractors are reevaluating what defines long-term performance as commercial roofing systems face increasing expectations for building usage, environmental exposure and long-term costs, Materials are no longer judged primarily on upfront cost or ...
Technology takes center stage in roofing consolidation
By Jesse Sanchez. Examining how data and AI are reshaping how roofing companies scale, integrate and compete. As consolidation accelerates across the roofing industry, technology is increasingly defining how companies grow, integrate operations and remain competitive. That shift takes focus in this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, where host Karen ...
How to stop a roof leak before damage spreads
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn what immediate steps to take and how professional repair services prevent small leaks from becoming major structural problems. Roof leaks rarely stay contained. In climates shaped by steady rain and prolonged moisture, companies like Fields Roof Service regularly see how a single breach can quickly extend ...
Skylight safety gains urgency as codes and risks evolve
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how changing building codes, aging materials and evolving safety standards are reshaping how contractors approach skylight protection on commercial roofs. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Brian Grohe of VELUX® about a growing concern for contractors: skylight safety. Skylights are ...
Metal buildings reshape modern educational facility design
By Jesse Sanchez. One case study examines how flexibility, speed and performance are redefining campus construction. As educational institutions adjust to evolving learning models and heightened performance expectations, the built environment is changing with them. What once centered on permanence and standardization is now defined by adaptability, efficiency and long-term ...
Roofing tools focus on safety and all-weather performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors gain access to new ladder safety equipment, roofing repair materials and cutting tools designed to improve jobsite efficiency and protection. Manufacturers across the roofing industry continue introducing products aimed at improving jobsite safety, repair performance and efficiency in demanding working conditions. Recent product announcements from Wryker ...
Underlayment earns Class A fire rating for broader roofing applications
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors gain expanded fire-rated assembly options across metal, tile and asphalt systems. Roofing contractors have new flexibility in meeting fire-resistance requirements as MFM Building Products announces a Class A fire rating for its Ultra HT Wind and Water Seal® underlayment across multiple roofing systems. The designation expands ...
Spray foam solution seals elementary school roof ahead of tight deadline
By Jesse Sanchez. A recent school roof overhaul highlights safety, sustainability and seamless execution by a top-rated contractor. When South Park Elementary School faced the daunting task of replacing its roof in time for the new school year, Strong Contractors Inc. stepped up to deliver — with precision, speed and ...
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