Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Why hail prediction gives contractors a business advantage
By Jesse Sanchez. Predictive hail technology gives roofing and outdoor contractors more time to protect assets, prepare teams and respond to customers before a storm arrives. Most weather tools tell contractors what is happening now or what has already happened. Flash Weather takes a different approach by forecasting where hail is expected, ...
Re-roofing occupied buildings with less disruption
By Jesse Sanchez. A practical re-cover strategy can help contractors reduce installation time, material handling and occupant impacts while work continues overhead. Re-roofing an occupied building requires contractors to think beyond the roof itself. Offices, schools, healthcare facilities, residential spaces and other active properties may need to remain fully operational while crews ...
Smarter canvassing starts before the first knock
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing contractors can improve canvassing efficiency by prioritizing qualified homes, warming prospects with direct mail and tracking results by address. Door-to-door canvassing remains a powerful roofing sales strategy, but Reworked.ai argues that its effectiveness depends less on the pitch at the door and more on selecting the ...
What roofing underlayment acronyms really mean
By Jesse Sanchez Understanding key testing and approval standards can help contractors evaluate underlayment performance, code compliance and consistency. Roofing underlayment datasheets can be packed with acronyms, but those letters represent more than technical fine print. IPG - Intertape Polymer Group highlights how standards and approvals can help identify whether ...
Building data centers at the speed of technology
By Jesse Sanchez. Early coordination, adaptable design and manufacturing support can help mission critical construction teams keep pace with rapidly changing project demands. Data center construction is moving at a pace that sets it apart from many traditional building sectors, creating unique demands for companies like USG. Projects can begin ...
RICOWI heads to Oak Ridge for Fall 2026 Conference
By Jesse Sanchez. The Fall 2026 RICOWI Conference brings roofing professionals together for education, networking, meetings and tours. RICOWI will gather industry professionals in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, November 3-4, 2026, for its Fall 2026 Conference, bringing together technical education, committee discussions, networking and an inside look at research relevant to the building ...
Code compliance starts on the rooftop
By Jesse Sanchez. Properly securing rooftop equipment can help contractors protect roof systems, meet evolving code requirements and reduce risk during high-wind events. Rooftop equipment does more than add complexity to a commercial roof system. When it is not properly supported and secured, it can create risks for the roof, the building ...
Natural light reshapes modern metal buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Modern daylighting systems are giving metal building professionals new ways to improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, safety and overall building performance. Daylighting may be one of the oldest concepts in building design, but advancements in material design, performance capabilities and installation methods are giving it new relevance ...
Why metal roofing should not be installed directly on plywood
By Jesse Sanchez. Proper underlayment helps protect the roof deck from condensation, friction and water intrusion. A metal roof is designed as a complete system and the layers beneath the panels are just as important as the finished surface. According to Mountaintop Metal Roofing, metal roofing should not be installed ...
Streamlining the insurance claims process
By Jesse Sanchez. New technology is helping roofing contractors connect field inspections, estimating and insurance workflows while reducing manual handoffs. Insurance-related roofing work can involve lengthy claims processes, disconnected information and repeated manual data entry. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Jamie Pillitteri of ServiceTitan discussed how technology can create a ...
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