Guest Blog
Strong Demand and Tight Supply Have Caused Lumber Prices to Soar
By Roseann George, Director of Procurement, Duro-Last. A spike in do-it-yourself projects and a strong resurgence in the housing sector have caused increased demand and higher prices for lumber. Lumber supplies in the U.S. are facing a shortage as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, presenting issues for the housing and construction ...
The Demand for Metal Roofing Continues to Rise
By Marco Industries. Contractors are celebrating as data indicates the increasing popularity of metal roofing. The demand for metal roofing for new home construction has doubled according to data collected by Dodge Data and Analytics and commissioned by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). This is good news for residential roofers as metal ...
No Layoffs at this Colorado Springs Company
As companies downsize in response to the world health crisis, S-5! is hiring. S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment technology, today announced a new addition to its growing team. “While some companies are pulling in the reigns in a hiring freeze and/or furloughing employees, S-5! continues to hire,” said S-5! ...
A New Level in Customer Experience
By Kelly Quader, Leap. Leap’s partnership with Signpost will improve your customer experience from start to finish. Leap is proud to announce a new partnership with Signpost where the two will work together to provide an enhanced digital experience for contractors and homeowners. Be sure to attend their upcoming interactive webinar to ...
Take Stock and Prepare for the New Year
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Prepare yourself and your company for realistic, profitable budgets for the new year. With the new year just around the corner, you should be thinking about your year-end numbers. While there’s not much time to drastically change your company's overall finishing financial outcome, there is still ...
Going Paperless
The benefits of making your paperwork digital are enticing. By Michael Waldo, Kreiling Roofing Co. That’s easily one of the most common phrases thrown around by software companies at roofing trade shows, but is it actually feasible for your company? The short answer is YES! The long answer is a little ...
Beacon Canada Kicks off Nationwide Beacon of Hope Contest to Support Veterans
The public is encouraged to nominate a deserving veteran now through December 7th. Beacon announced today the launch of its first annual Beacon of Hope contest, a nationwide contest awarding deserving veteran homeowners with safe roofs. As part of Beacon’s giving back to its communities, the contest is open to all ...
Determining if it’s Too Cold Outside to Roof
By Powerblanket. With the proper planning and equipment, it doesn’t have to be too cold out to roof. Is it ever too cold to roof? The perfect weather for roofing is when it’s sunny and warm outside with clear skies but that’s just not the case in many parts of the country. ...
MRCA Member Joins Forces With Local Girl Scout Troop
By Jenna Kramer, MRCA. The MRCA Women In Roofing Council believes that fully supporting our industry involves developing relationships with youth and with local communities. Jenna Kramer, WinR Co-Chair, and the team at Wm. Kramer & Son Inc. got involved in a project with a local Girl Scout Troop to do just ...
Pros and Cons of Roofing in the Winter
By Powerblanket. With some careful planning and creative solutions, contractors can keep roofing through the winter months. Traditionally, roofing season runs from spring through the fall, but some contractors decide to keep the work going year-round. Roofing in the winter has its challenges and requires careful planning and precautions for keeping your ...
