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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 ...
S2:E43 Jack Gottesman and Mark Zehnal- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Jack Gottesman of IKO and Mark Zehnal of IBHS. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips. This is Heidi Ellsworth, an RCS partner, and I ...
IKO Profit Power Workshop - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
After careful consideration, this event has been postponed. March 27: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Available to members of IKO’s ROOFPRO Loyalty Program or contractors interested in applying, Profit Power Workshops feature a curriculum developed and presented by accomplished roofing professionals and subject-matter experts. Each workshop covers tips ranging from plugging leaks in ...
IKO Profit Power Workshop - Alberta, Canada
Feb 25th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Available to members of IKO’s ROOFPRO Loyalty Program or contractors interested in applying, Profit Power Workshops feature a curriculum developed and presented by accomplished roofing professionals and subject-matter experts. Each workshop covers tips ranging from plugging leaks in business profitability to connecting contractors to third-party vendors ...
Shingle Roofing Tools and Equipment that May Be Needed to Start a Roofing Company
By IKO. Disclaimer: It is incumbent upon the roofer to know and abide by all relevant safety regulations for his/her equipment and tools, and the use of such equipment and tools. What tools should a roofer have when they are starting their own business? Should you buy or rent? Editor's note: If you ...
IKO’s Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) Elevates Contractors’ Expertise.
IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. IKO, a global leader of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, launched its new IKO Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) for commercial contractors. IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. ...
Roofing Do’s and Don’ts to Enhance Your Professional Reputation
Discover how earning a stellar reputation depends on so much more than just being great at installing shingles. Put yourself in a homeowner’s place and imagine that your roof is leaking or that a violent windstorm has swept through your neighborhood, ripping shingles off every home’s roof. Your main concern would ...
Commercial Roof Drains and Drainage Systems
By IKO. Share this great information with your building owner customers and new employees to help them understand the importance of proper drainage. Commercial buildings have flat or low-sloped roofs that need special drainage solutions. This article provides an overview of the types of drainage systems suitable for commercial buildings and the ...
Did You Know About IKO’s Canadian Roots?
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. IKO shares its history as a pioneer and leader in the global roofing and related products industry. IKO was founded in 1951 in Canada. It first manufactured building paper and then expanded to include coated roll roofing. Its first asphalt shingle was made in 1954, and ...
6 Steps to Minimize Call-Backs After Installing A Shingle Roof
By IKO. Embrace the dreaded call-back and your business could benefit. It’s Monday morning. You’re facing a pile of work and are just about to start digging into a new asphalt shingle installation project. Then, the phone rings. A client is asking you to return to the job site to look at ...
