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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Preparing roofs for hurricane season
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how inspections, tree maintenance, gutter cleaning and strategic roof upgrades can help protect homes before severe storms arrive. Hurricane season is an annual reality across numerous states and countries, where powerful winds, intense rainfall and airborne debris can quickly test the strength of a home’s roofing ...
Choosing the right adhesive for synthetic turf
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how different adhesive technologies and weather considerations influence the performance and durability of synthetic turf installations. Selecting the right adhesive is one of the most important decisions in synthetic turf installation. Companies such as NORDOT Adhesives emphasize that while buyers sometimes search for a single “best” ...
Smart revenue strategies guide for roofing growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Actionable guidance outlines practical paths for contractors to generate leads, retain customers and streamline operations. In a crowded solar and roofing market, Convex positions revenue growth as a discipline built on focus, tools and consistency. A recent guide by Erika Carmichael addresses the challenges small companies face ...
Employment rights bill signals change for UK contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. What roofing employers should know as new employment rules advance toward implementation across the industry in the U.K. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is preparing roofing and cladding contractors for significant employment law changes as the Labour Government’s Employment Rights Bill nears final approval. The legislation ...
Reduce adhesive use and labor costs with extended tapered panels
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how extended panel layouts in tapered polyiso systems can lower adhesive use, reduce material handling and improve overall installation efficiency. Designing a tapered roof system with Hunter Panels requires more than meeting slope requirements, it demands a careful balance between material expense and labor efficiency. Specialty ...
How CertainTeed is helping contractors stand out
By Jesse Sanchez. CertainTeed used IRE 2026 to showcase products, training and support designed to help contractors differentiate their businesses. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, CertainTeed used its presence to emphasize a central message for contractors: standing out in today’s market requires more than just ...
Energy rules reshape pool equipment and heating
By Jesse Sanchez. New state and federal regulations are reshaping pool equipment power and connectivity with lasting impacts. California and federal regulators are moving forward with a set of energy-focused rules that will significantly influence how pool equipment is manufactured and installed, according to reporting from AQUA. While the changes ...
Maximizing your home’s energy efficiency
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how roofing materials, insulation and ventilation work together to reduce heat transfer, stabilize indoor temperatures and lower utility costs. When homeowners begin looking for ways to reduce energy bills, the focus often turns to appliances, thermostats or interior upgrades, yet the most critical improvements frequently start ...
Immigration bill targets roofing labor shortages
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proposed immigration reform aims to balance border security with workforce stability in the roofing industry. Roofing contractors across the United States are continuing to navigate persistent labor shortages that are affecting project timelines, increasing costs and limiting long-term growth. As these pressures intensify, industry organizations ...
A faster path to school roofing projects
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how cooperative purchasing through the TIPS Program helps schools and nonprofits streamline roofing procurement while maintaining control and cost transparency. For school districts, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the contractors that serve them, a roof replacement is as much an administrative hurdle as it is a ...
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