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A simple fix for leaky pipe penetrations
By Jesse Sanchez. How this contractor-designed rubber pipe collar continues to solve a common roofing problem across new construction and repair projects. Live from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Karen Edwards welcomed Wil-Mar Products representatives Stuart Pendleton and Michael Bothman to The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage sponsored ...
New tools aim to simplify roofing jobs and cleanup
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how new roofing tools improve efficiency, reduce jobsite risks and streamline cleanup for contractors. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), contractors gathered to explore solutions that address one of the industry’s most persistent challenges; balancing efficiency with jobsite safety and cleanliness. During a ...
Technology is changing our world – and our industry
By Emma Peterson. How roofing supply partners like CDS are helping contractors adapt to a connected world with digital tools. We are currently in what some experts are calling “the digital age.” This era is characterized by the rapid development of technology-based tools that fundamentally change how we access information, ...
Planning for growth amid change at IRE 2026
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how contractors are using planning and communication to navigate labor pressures and position for growth in 2026. Labor challenges are not new to roofing, but the stakes surrounding them continue to rise. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE), contractors and industry partners acknowledged that workforce constraints ...
FRSA 104th Expo brings together networking and community
By Jenny Yu. This year’s convention offers a full lineup of events designed to connect professionals and their families, on and off the show floor. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 104th Convention & Expo is set to return June 10–12, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms ...
Built for every region and every requirement
By Emma Peterson. Westlake’s portfolio is full of high-performance solutions for every project. While at the 2026 International Builders’ Show, The Coffee Shops™ team interviewed a variety of our customers and industry friends from SRS Distribution’s expo floor garage! One such interview was with Mitch Heitsch, who is a regional ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome RoofIT!
RoofIT is a roofing CRM platform designed to simplify workflows and support business growth. 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 outdoor living, are pleased to welcome RoofIT into their community. ...
The real differentiator: Why SRS built the Digital Success Team
By SRS Distribution. Technology rarely fails because of the tools. It fails because change is hard. Real success comes from building better processes around technology. The value is not just in the platform. It is in elevating how work gets done, eliminating busywork and automating the routine tasks that slow teams down. But ...
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™ ...
Why ice and water shield is critical for reroofing after a harsh winter
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Protecting homes from ice dams and how to prepare for the surge in reroofing demand. This winter delivered one of the harshest seasons the eastern United States has seen in years. Extended cold snaps, heavy snow loads and repeated freeze-thaw cycles created the perfect conditions for ...
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