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IKO Introduces New Performance Shingle Nordic™
Features rare combination of impact resistance, reinforced nail zone for wind resistance and high-definition colors. IKO, a global manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, introduced the new Nordic™ performance shingle line. Available in nine high-definition colors for maximum curb appeal, these heavy-duty laminated performance architectural shingles ...
IKO Launches New North American Residential Roofing Website
The redesigned, easy-to-navigate website offers elevated features for both contractors and homeowners. IKO today announced the launch of its newNorth American website for residential roofing. Designed with both contractors and homeowners in mind, the easy-to-navigate new site elevates the user experience for those researching roofing options, products and best practices.Homeowners can ...
Demand for IKO Performance Products is Trending Mainstream
As homeowners prioritize elevated shingle performance, company answers. As extreme weather — including hail, hurricanes, tornadoes, torrential rain, high winds and heat — continues to pummel North America with increased frequency, homeowners and contractors are demanding elevated shingle performance. In short, performance products have gone mainstream. In response, IKO, a global ...
IKO’s New ROOFPRO™ Loyalty Program
The program boosts contractors’ bottom line and offers benefits that will elevate contractors’ performance. Last month, at the International Roofing Expo, IKO, a global manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, introduced its new revolutionary loyalty program designed to help contractors increase their business and boost their ...
Tips for making more effective sales presentations to your roofing leads
By IKO. The Rules of Selling Have Changed. Have You? You know from firsthand experience that the rules of selling have changed. Think back to the last time you purchased a new vehicle. You went online to research the make, model and mileage. Perhaps you looked at consumer reports or read online ...
Guide to Residential Cool Roofs for Your Customers and New Employees
By IKO. Here is some very useful educational material that you can share with your customers to help them understand cool roofing and how it works. Editor's note: This is a great introductory article to share with your new hires that are new to roofing as well! What are cool roofs? Cool roofs are ...
IKO Commercial Roofing Portfolio Features Remarkable Projects
By IKO. IKO Industries has a number of remarkable projects in its commercial roofing portfolio. To showcase our global projects, we are featuring some of our most interesting roofs throughout the world in this and future installments of the blog. From Ontario to British Columbia, here are some great Canadian projects and ...
Ways to Make Your Next Commercial Roofing Replacement Less Distracting For Building Tenants
By IKO. Commercial roofers frequently have to perform extensive work on occupied buildings. When you’re completing a lengthy roof replacement project, you likely can’t schedule the work for a time when the building will be empty 24/7. This means tenants will be on-site while you work. Most building owners and tenants understand that ...
Polyiso Insulation Thickness R-Value Chart: Understanding R-Value
What Does R-Value Mean? A higher R-value means that the insulation will do a better job of holding in conditioned air, whether that’s heat in the winter or cool air in the summer. It’s not about how much heat the insulation retains, but how slowly it allows heat to move through ...
What is Polyiso rigid foam insulation? A comprehensive guide
By IKO. Use of Polyiso rigid foam insulation promotes energy efficiency and structural support. What (exactly) is Polyiso? Polyiso, or polyisocyanurate, is a rigid foam insulation used in more than 70% of commercial roof construction and offers a continuous insulation solution for commercial flat (low slope) roof insulation and wall assemblies. As one ...
