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To Attach or Not to Attach, That is the Question?
By IKO. Learn what you should and should not attach to your roof, and when to call a roofing professional. Security cameras, flower baskets and holiday decorations are all common accessories you may want to attach to your roof. These items sometimes require special materials or should only be attached ...
IKO Featured Podcasts on RoofersCoffeeShop®
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Learn from a global leader in the roofing industry about marketing strategies, business building tools and more! From video marketing strategies to the importance of employee retention, IKO's featured podcasts on RoofersCoffeeShop continue to be must-listens for contractors interested in upping the performance of their businesses. The IKO ...
Guide to Drip Edges for Shingle Roofs
By IKO. What’s the purpose of roof drip edges? Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the edge of the roof. Also called drip edge flashing or D-metal, they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Without a drip ...
Learn the In's and Out's of Roof Flashing
By IKO. Understand what roof flashing is, why it's important and how you can install it. Made of a thin material, such as galvanized steel, roof flashing guides water away from crucial areas of a roof. Flashing is installed wherever a roof plane meets a vertical surface, such as a wall or ...
A Quick Look at What Brought IKO 70 Years of Success
By Carol Perkins, IKO. Learn why IKO’s philosophy of “people elevated” helped the company realize it’s founders’ vision. As IKO prepares to celebrate for its 70th anniversary in 2021, our slogan “Roofing Elevated” comes to mind. I believe the growth and success this company has seen over the years is in large ...
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 ...
S2:E43 Jack Gottesman and Mark Zehnal - Roofing Systems That are Challenging the Weather
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. How IKO roofing systems are meeting FORTIFIED Home™ standards and ensuring homeowners a job worth paying for. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth, chats with Jack Gottesman of IKO and Mark Zehnal of IBHS. This is an exciting episode as Jack and Mark ...
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 to Acquire Axter’s Waterproofing Membrane Division
Addition of French waterproofing manufacturer increases global leader's European reach. IKO, a global leader in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products and insulation, has announced that it has struck a deal in which it intends to acquire Axter’s waterproofing membrane division from the SMAC group. An information and consultation process ...
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