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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Preparing for storm season
By Jesse Sanchez. What contractors can expect from TAMKO® as storm season, technology and training converge. Storm season may still feel weeks away, but for roofing contractors, preparation often begins long before forecasts turn active. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 in Las Vegas, conversations on The Coffee Shops™ ...
Fluid-applied roofing gains traction through technology and contractor support
By Jesse Sanchez. A manufacturer’s contractor-first approach is driving rapid growth, product innovation and expanded production capacity. Fluid-applied roofing is gaining renewed attention as contractors look for systems that improve efficiency while extending roof life. As labor constraints persist and project timelines tighten, that demand is shifting focus toward solutions ...
How contractors are scaling with smarter software
By Jesse Sanchez. Technology is helping contractors streamline operations, strengthen sales performance and make faster, more informed decisions. Technology is steadily redefining how roofing contractors operate, shifting the industry toward more connected, data-driven business models. For many companies, that transition is no longer a forward-thinking strategy but an immediate necessity, ...
Preparing contractors for hail with smarter roofing systems
By Jesse Sanchez. This upcoming webinar explores insights to helphow contractors can strengthen their roofing performance and business strategy in hail-prone markets. In an upcoming Read Listen Watch® (RLW) on April 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET, Megan Ellsworth meets with Brian Dunn, Jon Abernathy and Clayton Putman ...
How temperature awareness can help protect your roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Seasonal temperature changes can weaken roofing systems over time. These are the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore. A roof is designed to withstand constant exposure to the elements, but not all threats arrive with storms. Companies like Royalty Roofing note that some of the most damaging ...
Planning ahead with high-performance HailGuard™ shingles
By Jesse Sanchez. Why performance-focused design matters when weather threatens schedules and installation success. Storm season rarely arrives on a precise schedule, leaving plenty of room for chance and the need for flexibility. For roofing contractors working with manufacturers like TAMKO, those discrepancies show up as shifting forecasts, narrower install ...
Metal retrofit strengthens performance at university facility
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a metal-over-metal retrofit improved durability, appearance and wind resistance for a complex campus building. When a roof reaches the end of its service life, building owners must weigh performance, cost and operational impact. For universities and other occupied facilities, that challenge becomes more complex, as ...
Jobsite innovations focus on efficiency, safety and cleanup
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how new roofing tools are helping contractors reduce labor, improve safety and streamline jobsite operations. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, contractors looking for practical ways to improve day-to-day operations found a clear theme across the show floor; solutions designed to make common tasks faster, ...
Why part-time CFOs are reshaping small business strategy
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how flexible financial leadership is helping companies improve stability, reduce costs and plan for long-term growth. For small businesses navigating growth, financial management often becomes both a bottleneck and a risk point. The need for strategic oversight is rarely in question, but the ...
Cómo apoyar a las mujeres fortalece la industria de roofing
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Lo que el compromiso de larga data de TAMKO con National Women in Roofing revela sobre el crecimiento de la fuerza laboral y el liderazgo. Construir una fuerza laboral sólida depende de más que solo productos y procesos de calidad. Requiere una inversión ...
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