Global
The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies finish first in two categories at International Federation of the Roofing Trade Awards
With these 2025 wins, Durable Restoration extends their history-making streak, becoming the first American company to receive an IFD Award more than once. The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies are proud to announce two first-place wins at the IFD (International Federation of the Roofing Trade) Awards, which recognizes the best of ...
Polyiso proves its power on the roof
By PIMA. From enduring high winds to delivering high performance, this insulation keeps rising to the challenge. When it comes to commercial roofing, performance isn’t optional; it’s mission critical. In a world where buildings must do more with less, insulation has become a quiet workhorse behind every energy-efficient, code-compliant structure. ...
Brandi McElhaney & Rich Russo - IRE 2026: Highlights and Insider Tips
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards sits down with the International Roofing Expo’s Show Manager, Brandi McElhaney and Show Director, Rich Russo to talk all things IRE 2026. From the latest show highlights to what’s new for exhibitors and attendees, this conversation gives you a sneak ...
Project profile: The Vitro Flex Plant in Northern Mexico
By Emma Peterson. Learn why this company chose Topps’ System 1000 Metal Roof Restoration for their 465,660 square foot project. In 1909, a glass container factory called the Vidriera Monterrey opened for operations in the city of Monterrey, the capital city of Nuevo León, Mexico. Years later, this same company ...
CRE 2025: Canada’s biggest roofing show
By Emma Peterson. We went behind the scenes at CRE 2025 with Jason Campbell of CRCA to talk workforce, education and growing the Canadian roofing industry. This year, The Coffee Shops™ got the chance to go North and meet with our industry friends from Canada at the Canadian Roofing Expo ...
Across the pond
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the differences and similarities between roofing in the U.S. and the UK. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mardee Billingsley, the executive vice president of the Tremco Construction Products Group. Mardee has worked with Tremco for over 28 ...
S-5! to deliver education & showcase the latest solar mounting innovations at Electricity Transformation Canada
This opportunty offers attendees the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Credits. S-5!, the industry leader in solar mounting solutions for metal roofs, will introduce its latest innovations at Electricity Transformation Canada in Toronto from October 6-8. Additionally, S-5! technical experts will deliver an educational presentation offering insights into solarization strategies for ...
Dodging LEGOs and life’s curveballs
By Emma Peterson. Learn about Lillianne Dunstall’s journey into the roofing industry. Everyone’s journey into the roofing industry is unique. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Lillianne Dunstall, former chair of Canada National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and the author of The Unlikely VP, ...
Keeping cool in the Caribbean
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Topps Products helped make a school in St. Vincent safer and more comfortable for students. With over 700 islands, reefs and cays and 30 different territories, the Caribbean is a stunning and unique region of the world. Accounting for 32 of those islands and cays ...
Cross-border connections
By Emma Peterson. This year we headed north to support our distributors & contractors in Canada! While there, we got the chance to talk to other companies that work in both the States and Canada. Across borders, offices and job sites, The Coffee Shops wants to be the place where ...



