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Shane Gotschi, co-owner of DryHome Roofing & Siding

Air Vent Feature

Knowledge is Power and Profitable

Roofing contractor’s attic ventilation expertise gains him the edge over his competition

August 26, 2024

By knowing the ins and outs of attic ventilation, roofing contractors can stand out from the rest and earn more contracts, says Shane Gotschi, co-owner of DryHome Roofing & Siding.

A chart of the roofing materials outlook for the domestic and global markets.

Economic Indicators

New: Roofing Material Market to Increase 57% by 2034

Analytics firm projects market growth of 4.6% CAGR over the next decade; domestic market projected to hit $29 billion

Bryan Gottlieb

August 22, 2024

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A new report from Future Market Insights reveals the domestic roofing material market will reach $29 billion by 2034, with a 3.4% CAGR.

Podcast

Dear Anna: How Do I Successfully Market During Election Cycles?

Keep your marketing efforts above the noise of political ads with these strategies

Chris Gray

August 21, 2024

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With a presidential election hogging the advertising space in most media, how does a contractor hope to get their name out? Marketing expert Anna Anderson has the answers in this episode of “Dear Anna.”

Commercial Roofing

Roofing Distributor Profile: Birte von Schwarzenfeld, Beacon

Drawing on science and business backgrounds, Schwarzenfeld serves as an ambassador for Beacon’s commercial products

Chris Gray

August 21, 2024

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Birte von Schwarzenfeld combines a love of problem-solving with sharpened business acumen to serve as an ambassador for Beacon’s commercial business.

Learn more about this year’s Building Envelope Symposium with IIBEC CEO/EVP Brian Pallasch.

Roofing Events

IIBEC’s BES 2024 Symposium Heads to Toronto

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 19, 2024

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Learn more about the cutting-edge presentations planned about the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures planned for this year's Building Envelope Symposium.

Cómo crear una marca de techado extraordinaria con Ricardo Gonzalez

Emprexito con Ricardo González

Más Allá del Talento

Lo Que Realmente Necesitas para Emprender Exitosamente

Ricardo González

August 19, 2024

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¿Quieres emprender pero no sabes por dónde empezar? Descubre las 4 mentalidades y 4 habilidades imprescindibles para construir un negocio de éxito. Supera obstáculos y alcanza tus objetivos con esta guía práctica de Ricardo González.

Legally Speaking

Rewards and Risks of Alternative Roofing Materials

Roofing contractors sought alternatives during the recent supply chain challenges followed by record inflation. Was it at a price?

Slawomir Platta

August 16, 2024

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Roofing contractors sought alternatives during a spate of challenges, a pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions and capped by a spike in inflation. But was it at a price?

Best of Success

VIDEO: Josh Sparks on Finding Success with One-on-One Meetings

CEO of a Top 100 roofing company to share tips on building high-performing teams

Chris Gray

August 16, 2024

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Josh Sparks, CEO of Infinity Home Services, shares the history behind his company and provides a sneak peek into his upcoming presentation at the 2024 Best of Success conference.

The Great Bend Municipal Airport in Great Bend, Kan. (pictured)

Tragedy in Kansas

Teen Roofer Fatally Electrocuted on the Job, Federal Probe Launched

The death of a 16-year-old grabs the attention of state and federal officials

Bryan Gottlieb

August 15, 2024

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A 16-year-old tragically died after an aerial boom bucket he was in brushed a high-voltage line while working on a roof in Great Bend, Kan. The incident raises serious questions about child labor law enforcement and safety.

Storms and Warranties: Is Your Warranty Meaningless?

Legal

VIDEO: Have Storms Made Your Warranty Meaningless?

Warranties need to be carefully scrutinized when dealing with damage caused by powerful, named storms

Chris Gray

August 12, 2024

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Just because a storm has a name doesn’t mean your warranties are voided. Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, provides advice on avoiding legal challenges when handling storm warranty work.