RoofersCoffeeShop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Roofing Forum, Classifieds, Galleries and More! en-us A Quality Roof is in the Small Things - Roofing Accessories https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/a-quality-roof-is-in-the-small-things-roofing-accessories a-quality-roof-is-in-the-small-things-roofing-accessories Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 PDT

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. 

In an RCS podcast, Greg Morrow talks about prefabricated accessories and how they help contractors deliver a better-looking roof with a much faster installation. 

In a new Roofing Road Trips episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Greg Morrow, President and Founder of FlashCo. “In 2000, I started FlashCo because I saw an opportunity and I identified a need in the roof flashing and accessory space. Plus I knew, and I know, the value proposition of prefab is undeniable,” says Greg. “Contractors are our ultimate customer, and I am very passionate about that.” 

Greg talks about how integrating new technologies into the roofing business doesn’t always mean new software. Prefabricated technology, for example, revolutionized the roofing industry.  

“It has changed the success of roofing companies because prefabricated accessories reduced the reliance on labor and the art of field fabrication which requires higher skilled labor and experience,” says Greg. “If the roof looks better and can eliminate field fabrication and install faster, that means your performance is better.”  

Online technology has similarly improved the process of obtaining accessories and helped contractors save time.  “We all know accessories are the last part of the job and having the right parts at the right time is critical for the roofer to finish the job and move on to the next one. So accelerating the process when they're needed and ensuring accuracy is critical,” says Greg. “Using technology, FlashCo can provide a quote or confirmation of an order, while keeping everyone in the process, from manufacturer to distributor, to reps, so on and so forth, all in the loop.” 

At the end of the day, roofing accessories are little things, but critical things. That’s why FlashCo is focused on providing these important details to contractors when they need them. “When you're a contractor doing a job, your focus is on getting that job and usually on the bigger things and you don't really always think about the little things,” says Greg. "We focus on and giving that peace of mind.” 

Listen to the entire podcast to learn more about how using pre fab accessories and Flashco’s new metal accessories helps save on labor.  

Learn more about FlashCo in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.flashco.com 

]]> LIVE From IRE With FlashCo! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/live-from-ire-with-flashco live-from-ire-with-flashco Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:00:00 PDT

Greg Morrow talks about the growth of FlashCo and how prefabricated accessories save contractor's time. 

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Greg Morrow, the founder of FlashCo. You can read the interview below or watch the recorded livestream. 

Karen Edwards: Hello everybody, and welcome back to the RoofersCoffeeShop sound stage at the International Roofing Expo 2022 in New Orleans. And I am so excited to welcome Greg Morrow from FlashCo. Greg, welcome. 

Greg Morrow: Thank you, Karen. 

Karen Edwards: I just learned, I didn't know this, Greg founded the company and we were just talking about 20 years. 

Greg Morrow: Yeah, 20 years in 2000. It's easy to remember how long we've been around. 

Karen Edwards: Wow. So tell me that story. 

Greg Morrow: Yeah. So I was in the roofing business selling through another company and then they got acquired and I went to work for another company. It was in the lead business and lead's used quite a bit in roofing for tile roofs and also for built-up, which is still around. And then I went to work for another unrelated company that was selling other lead products and then that wasn't working out, so I started FlashCo in 2000. I called up my dad and I said, "Dad, what do you think about me starting my business?" And he's like, "Well, you're 35 now. You don't want to be 45 and be regretting that you didn't start your business." So, that was it for me. 

Karen Edwards: Right. Wow, congratulations. 

Greg Morrow: Yeah, thanks. 

Karen Edwards: That's a long time in business. It's good stuff. 

Greg Morrow: Started in Northern California. In Sebastopol, California, right outside Santa Rosa. 

Karen Edwards: So started with one location in Northern California, and where are you today? 

Greg Morrow: Yeah, today. So, we opened up in 2004 in Woodland, Washington, right outside Portland. We serve the Seattle area. 

Karen Edwards: Okay. 

Greg Morrow: We just announced our eighth location, which is in Fife, Washington, which is in between Seattle and Tacoma. We have other locations in South Carolina, in Texas, in Utah, in Illinois, and then down by you in Southern California in South Gate. 

Karen Edwards: So, pretty much wherever somebody is in the country, there is a FlashCo location not too far away. 

Greg Morrow: That's right. Probably one more to go in the Northeast, I hope. 

Karen Edwards: Okay. Well, good stuff. So if you do don't know, FlashCo makes prefabricated accessories for single-ply roofing applications, in any residential? You mentioned lead for some. 

Greg Morrow: We do, yes. Single-ply is not too prevalent in steep slope, but it is in low slope. We do a lot of steep slope lead roof flashings, which is how we got our start in 2000. We got into single-ply in 2008. 

Karen Edwards: Nice. Most commercial roofing contractors know that if they're in the field fabricating accessories, there are challenges that come with that, right? It's a windy day. Your membrane's flying all over the place. The cuts aren't exactly spot on. So prefabrication, you were like a pioneer, because this is becoming a thing now. Build it offsite. It's done in a controlled environment, so the quality is assured. 

Greg Morrow: Absolutely. That's absolutely right. You know, back in the day, roofers had to make all these accessories themselves and that takes a lot of time up on the roof. So we developed the single-ply prefabricated accessories, probably pretty much from the beginning. Now we do injection molded ones as well. In today's world with the challenges that we're having with labor, they really make sense. 

When I was first walking up on jobs, I remember one down in Phoenix where I walked up there and I saw a guy wrapping a T-top and I asked the foreman, I said, "Man, that's a lot of work. How long is he taking?" And he said, "Man, he takes about 45 minutes of penetration." I was looking at all these penetrations on the roof. 

Karen Edwards: How many penetrations were on that roof! 

Greg Morrow: And he's got his top guy doing it. I said, "You know, we sell those things pre-fabricated and all's you got to do is fasten it, weld the perimeter and you're in business." 

Karen Edwards: Pop it on and weld it. 

Greg Morrow: So, that's really a big thing. Saving the contractor time has been our motto from day one. Prefabricated is, like you mentioned, made in the factory, controlled environment. It just makes sense. And then the time savings. Roofer's time is very valuable and it helps them get off the job sooner. 

Karen Edwards: Exactly, and on the next one. Now I'm going to ask the question because certain materials have been really hard to get. There's shortages, there's shipping issues. How available are these? 

Greg Morrow: Yeah, that's a great question. We partner with major manufacturers, so we make warranted accessories for them as well. So we're a big buyer of all the different membranes. We deal with most major manufacturers and we sell the accessories back to them for a segment of our business, but most of our business is through roofing wholesale distribution. Our director of supply chain has a lot of sources to where he can buy membranes, so we've done very well through. We've grown 39% this last year. 

Karen Edwards: Wow. 

Greg Morrow: We've done that, I think, largely because we've had product on the floor. 

Karen Edwards: Right. 

Greg Morrow: Recently, in the past few years, we've gotten more and more are into injection molded parts. We have the universal boot, we have the sealant pocket, we have the universal corner. These are all readily available and shipping and they're actually spiking, I tend to think because we had them and others didn't. 

Karen Edwards: Right, yeah. You need the material, you've got. I'm glad you mentioned the other manufacturers, because I was thinking about how that would affect a, a warranty for a new roofing system, but you've got agreements in place. 

Greg Morrow: That's right. If it is a warranted job, then the job goes through the manufacturer. What FlashCo does is it partners with them based on trust and we sell the products back to them and then they sell it through their distribution chain out to the roofing contractor. But that doesn't preclude the roofing contractor from contacting us directly because they just want the stuff, and they want to know when they're going to get it. So they call FlashCo and they say, "When can we get it?" And we say, "Hey, we'll take care of it from here. We'll call the manufacturer. We'll handhold it through and get it to you when you need it." We typically ship our products in one to three days, standard or custom. 

Karen Edwards: That's fantastic. And contractors can order from your website? 

Greg Morrow: Yes, they can order from the website and then they can fill out request lists from our website as well. It depends on the job, if it's a discretionary job or if it's non-discretionary. 

Karen Edwards: If someone's not used them before, and maybe wants a little bit of hand-holding or a little bit of training, are you guys there for them? 

Greg Morrow: Yeah, that's a great question. Sample requests are available online, so we can ship out the sample. We'll call them, ask them what they're doing, give them tips on application. But the manufacturers mostly handle the application training, so we're not quite there yet. Maybe someday we'll be training, offering training. Nowadays, most roofers know how to do heat welding, but it was interesting back in the beginning, a lot of them did not know how. 

Karen Edwards: Right, yeah TPO, PVC, it's all becoming much more commonplace than it was when you started. 

Greg Morrow: That's absolutely true. Right. 

Karen Edwards: BUR is still all the old tried and true. 

Greg Morrow: That's right. 

Karen Edwards: It's been around for a long time, probably still will and so you've got the lead boots and drains that go with built-up roof. 

Greg Morrow: Yeah, most built-up contractors that I know of still like to use lead. Lead's a preferred metal. It expands and contracts with the membrane. You don't have to fasten it to the deck. On the residential reroofing contractor, the lead roof flashing is still very popular amongst the reroofing contractors. You have these shingle roofs that are lasting 40, 50 years. They want to put a flashing on there that's going to last. As long as a squirrel doesn't eat it then they're going to be okay. 

Karen Edwards: That's wonderful. So, your booth number is 1845. 

Greg Morrow: 1845. I knew I'd forget that. 

Karen Edwards: 1845. If you're coming to the show, you want to go by their booth, 1845, and see it, touch it, feel it. See it, get a sample, right? Have one sent to you. Try it out. If you're not able to be here at the show, you can go to FlashCo's directory on rooferscoffeeshop.com. We have recent podcasts, we have literature, information, we have how to order. Everything that you possibly need to know, links to the website, it's all right there. But, if you're here, definitely swing by. See him in person, say hi and see what's new. 

Greg Morrow: Yeah. Thank you, Karen. 

Karen Edwards: Thank you for being here and thank you all for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel if you're not already and hit that little notification bell, because we're going live all day long and we want you to be there and to know about it. Until next time, we'll see you real soon. Bye bye. 

Learn more about FlashCo in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.flashco.com. 

]]> The Best of for the IIBEC 2022 International Convention and Trade Show https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/the-best-of-for-the-iibec-2022-international-convention-and-trade-show the-best-of-for-the-iibec-2022-international-convention-and-trade-show Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 PDT

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS President. 

Attendees will experience networking, educational opportunities, fun events and great speakers. 

Those who are attending the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will experience some of the best networking, education and hospitality in the roofing industry. The conference will welcome building enclosure professionals from across North America to the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida March 17 – 22, 2022. 

“Our 2021 convention, which took place in September, was a success, but we’re pleased to be holding our 2022 convention at the normal time in the spring,” said Brian Pallasch, executive vice president and chief executive officer at IIBEC. “IIBEC members are looking forward to the networking, educational opportunities and great speakers that make our international convention and trade show the premier event for building enclosure consultants and industry professionals.” 

“Exhibitors are excited to be returning to in-person events like the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show,” said Karen McElroy, vice president of events at IIBEC. “We know the strong interest we’re seeing among exhibitors will be matched by the interest in their products and services among the building enclosure professionals who will attend the trade show.” 

Several RoofersCoffeeShop partners will be at the show including: 

  1. Duro-Last 819 

  1. SOPREMA 713 

  1. EVERROOF 417 

  1. FlashCo 908 

  1. Metal-Era 332 

  1. S-5! 626 

  1. Sika 600, 601 

  1. Western Colloid 514 

  1. Leister 110 

  1. ATAS International 411 

  1. CertainTeed  821 

  1. IB Roof Systems 229 

  1. Johns Manville  201 

  1. Master Builders Solutions  518 

  1. ROCKWOOL  501 

  1. Roof Hugger 415 

  1. National Women in Roofing (NWiR)  113 

  1. Nations Roof 106 

  1. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) 316 

  1. Single Ply Roofing Institute (SPRI) 215 

In addition, Johns Manville will be hosting a hospitality event to celebrate their 50th Bursi Anniversary on March 18, 2022, from 7:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Conway Room, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. There will be cocktails and appetizers served during the reception. They are excited to celebrate their 50th Anniversary for the BURSI Program and would love to hear any stories attendees may have to share from attending past BURSI events. Be sure to RSVP here. 

According to IIBEC, the education will be off the charts, “Those looking to boost their continuing education hours (CEHs) at the show will earn 2.0 CEHs for spending up to four hours on the trade show floor and 3.0 CEHs for spending more than four hours at the trade show. The convention also includes more than 17 hours of live, in-person educational seminars. Kicking off the educational content on Friday, March 18 is an auxiliary seminar, “Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Product-Approval Process,” presented in three sections: the history of the Florida Building Code’s HVHZ section; Miami-Dade product-control requirements for fenestration and cladding components and systems; and Miami-Dade product-control requirements for roofing components and systems.” 

The opening general session will feature Duncan Wardle, founder of iD8 & innov8, who will share how he created magical consumer experiences while head of innovation and creativity at Disney, and how his unique Design Thinking process can help embed a culture of innovation into today’s workforce. 

Whether you are already attending or still thinking about attending, there is time to register and make a great plan for the 2022 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. Simply visit their website for full event details. 

Learn more about IIBEC in their RoofersCoffeeShop Directory or visit iibec.org

]]> Can’t-miss Booths at the NERCA Trade Show https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/cant-miss-booths-at-the-nerca-trade-show cant-miss-booths-at-the-nerca-trade-show Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:00:00 PST

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. 

The North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) is set to host its 94th annual trade show.  

This year’s North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) Convention and Trade Show is expected to have a great turnout. The event is set to take place March 1 – 3 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Although the deadline for registration has passed, we are currently offering a free pass that contractors can use at the door to attend the event. 

With nearly 200 booths and quality educational seminars, this convention is great event for contractors in the northeastern United States to attend. RoofersCoffeeShop® will be there at booth 529, so swing by and say hi to Heidi Ellsworth, Karen Edwards and Tim Ellsworth. At the booth we’ll be giving out our special 20th anniversary celebratory swag! 

National Women in Roofing (NWIR) will also be there at booth 130 and they will be hosting a networking event on March 2 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Members from the NWIR board of directors and local councils will be attending and time will be devoted to discussing empowering women in the roofing industry. Register for the event today! 

Here are some other booths work checking out: 

Learn more about NERCA in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.nerca.org.   

About NERCA 

NERCA is the founder of the NEREF scholarship. They are the regional association for roofing contractors covering the northeast part of the country.  Their territory includes: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Delaware.

]]> FlashCo® Creates First Ever Louver Wall Vent Designed Specifically for Single-ply Roofing Systems https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/flashco-creates-first-ever-louver-wall-vent-designed-specifically-for-single-ply-roofing-systems flashco-creates-first-ever-louver-wall-vent-designed-specifically-for-single-ply-roofing-systems Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 PST

FlashCo announced the release of the FlashVent™ Louver Wall Vent for single-ply roofing systems.

The Louver Wall Vent is a pre-fabricated, gravity vent designed for venting applications of parapet and other walls located on low slope roofs. The Louver Wall Vent can be fastened between two wall studs, or via the coated metal flange prior to heat welding the pre-attached membrane flange.

The FlashCo Louver Vents are a major time saver for roofing contractors. The vents are made in a controlled, factory environment and can be quickly and easily installed in minutes on the roof, eliminating the need for field fabrication. In addition, the FlashCo Louver Vent removes the need for the caulking, and installs with fewer penetrations thereby eliminating the potential leaks and required maintenance involved with other louver vent options.

“We’ve seen what roofers have to go though in the field trying to construct louver vents and we took all of the issues and solved them with our Louver Vent design,” says FlashCo President, Greg Morrow. “It’s much faster to install and is maintenance free. Plus, we are making these in all of our five factory locations where we stock all the major membrane brands. Given the time and costs that roofers have been using with other methods, the FlashCo Louver Vent is already proving to be a real winner.”

FlashCo’s Louver Vents are made from constructed metal, painted or bonderized, with a thermoplastic metal and membrane front flange to easily integrate with TPO or PVC systems. In addition, the Louver Vents can be fabricated to integrate with EPDM systems. Sizes include:

  • White 14” x 18” (in stock)

  • White 12” x 12”

  • White 12” x 18”

  • White 14” x 12”

  • White 14” x 24”

  • Bonderized 14” x 18”

About FlashCo

Founded in Sonoma County, California, FlashCo has grown to seven locations, and is one of the largest fabricators of roof flashings and accessories in North America with over 10 million parts made since 2000. FlashCo manufactures NDL and non-NDL flashings for commercial and residential roofing contractors. All FlashCo accessories and branded and certified, and all major membrane brands and in stock in each of its manufacturing plants. FlashCo is committed to “Saving the Contractor Time” by providing quality, easy to install, long-lasting products backed by exceptional service with the highest level of integrity. To learn more visit www.FlashCoMfg.com.

]]> FlashCo® Adds To National Sales Support Team https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/flashco-adds-to-national-sales-support-team flashco-adds-to-national-sales-support-team Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 PST

FlashCo recently announced the promotion of Justin Erickson to the role of strategic account specialist and the promotion of Jeremy Grimes to the position of business development specialist.

They are the latest additions to FlashCo’s new national sales support team.

Justin joined FlashCo in 2018 as the sales representative for the southwest region encompassing a ten state region. During that time, Justin grew annual sales in the region by over 400% and doubled the active distributors in the area. In his new role with the company, Justin will be responsible for building, expanding and maintaining relationships with strategically important FlashCo customers and partners. These partners include contractors, distributors, membrane manufacturers and retail outlets. Justin will handle the entire range of FlashCo’s product and service offerings and will ensure customer’s needs and expectations are met by the company.

“Justin has proven to be a great asset for FlashCo,” says Rick Morrow, national sales support manager. “He took over a new market for us and in a short time he’s been able to really grow and expand the territory. Justin has a background as a national sales manager in the industry and he’ll be able to use his past experience and knowledge gained during his time at FlashCo to thrive in this new position. I look forward to having Justin on the team.”

Jeremy joined FlashCo in 2020 as the sales representative for the central region. During his time in the position, Jeremy has been critical in growing FlashCo’s presence in the upper Midwest area. Jeremy’s new role will focus on the company’s efforts to find and develop new sales opportunities to maximize revenue growth. Jeremy will be responsible for helping to identify, nurture and expand sales channels and partnerships. Jeremy will utilize his background in business development to leverage relationships with architects, contractors, distributors, private label partners, specifiers and retail outlets to promote new and existing FlashCo product offerings.

“In a relatively short time with FlashCo, Jeremy has shown himself to be a quick learner who is able to translate the product benefits to a wide audience,” says Rick. “Jeremy’s extensive background in the industry will be a tremendous advantage in this role as FlashCo seeks out and expands its product and service offerings. I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with Jeremy on these endeavors as they will be a huge part of FlashCo’s growth in the coming years.”

About FlashCo

Founded in Sonoma County, California, FlashCo has grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of roof flashings and accessories in North America with seven plant locations in the U.S. For over 20 years, FlashCo has been a trusted source for dependable pre-fabricated accessories for the immediate needs of roofing contractors, distributors and industry-leading roofing material manufacturers. A reliable partner who delivers quality products with responsive support, FlashCo prides itself in delivering a timely and dependable experience.

Trusted by major manufacturers for use as part of full system warranties, FlashCo manufactures standard and custom flashings for roofing contractors installing TPO, PVC, BUR, shingle and clay tile roofing systems. Contractors can find FlashCo products at hundreds of roofing supply distributors located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

For more information, visit www.flashco.com.

]]> FlashCo® Adds New Sales Representative For The Central Region https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/flashco-adds-new-sales-representative-for-the-central-region flashco-adds-new-sales-representative-for-the-central-region Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 PST

FlashCo recently announced the hiring of Jon Jacobs for the position of Sales Representative for the Upper Midwest region.

Jon brings to FlashCo over 24 years of experience in sales and account management. Most recently, he was the Regional Account Manager for RoofingSource, a national roofing contractor based in Niles, Illinois. In addition, Jon has held sales and management positions with EnTech USB, SunGard Valdi Options Solutions and Botta Capital Management. Jon has strong account management skills and sales skills.

Jon will be responsible for continuing the development of FlashCo’s Upper Midwest region that includes Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas. “Jon is great fit for this territory,” says Rick Santolaya, national sales manager. “He really knows this area and his experience with RoofingSource really helps him to understand the needs of roofing contractors, especially for low slope.”

At RoofingSource, Jon managed customer accounts nationwide including sales and service. The company is a national roofing contractor for low slope roofing systems including TPO, PVC, EPDM and BUR. During his career, Jon has been focused on company revenue growth through interactions with new and existing customers. He has worked with a wide range of customers building positive relationships, managing accounts and creating new opportunities.

“Jeremey Grimes has done a great job expanding our business in the Upper Midwest,” says Bill Bartell, vice president of sales and marketing. “As Jeremy transitions to his new role in the company as the Business Development Specialist, we’re really excited to bring Jon on board as the Sales Representative for this territory. Jon has a strong sales background and his experience with RoofingSource will be a real asset for working with our contractors, distributors and partners.”

Jon will be based in Mt. Prospect at the FlashCo location in Illinois.

About FlashCo 

Founded in Sonoma County, California, FlashCo has grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of roof flashings and accessories in North America with seven plant locations in the U.S. For over 20 years, FlashCo has been a trusted source for dependable pre-fabricated accessories for the immediate needs of roofing contractors, distributors, and industry-leading roofing material manufacturers. A reliable partner who delivers quality products with responsive support, FlashCo prides itself in delivering a timely and dependable experience.

]]> Top Things to See and Do at IRE 2022 https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/top-things-to-see-and-doat-ire-2022 top-things-to-see-and-doat-ire-2022 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:00:00 PST

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 

Sometimes you can’t see everything at the IRE, so we’ve compiled a top 10 list for you to help make the most of your time at the show. 

If you’re headed to the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans February 1 – 3, 2022, there are many cools and exciting events, products, classes and more to attend. It’s just not possible to be in all places at one time so the crew here at RCS wanted to give you a little bit of help with what we think are the can’t-miss opportunities at this year’s show.  

Product innovations 

Watts Removal Products – This is like the magic eraser for roofing contractors. It works on brick, stone, concrete, metal, painted surfaces, plastic and acrylics. It removes graffiti, rust stains, paint overspray, adhesive and more. They even have a unique partnership with Sherwin-Williams that ensures the product won’t void any warranties. Visit them and get a demo in the Sherwin-Williams booth 1831.  

Geocel Phantom™ – Speaking of Sherwin-Williams, you need to see their innovative Geocel Phantom roof sealant while you’re in booth 1831. The product features six translucent, customizable colors that allow any panel color to shine through and blend with the surface for a great look and superior protection – saving you time and money. 

FlashCo – While their prefabricated accessories aren’t new, they have rolled out some new programs that can save you time and frustration. The FlashCo Edge takes the confusion out of getting flashing and accessories. Simply send them your list and they take care of the rest. See them in booth 1845 to learn how they can help you save time and labor! 

PABCO Cascade™ Signature Cut Shingles – An asphalt shingle that complements historical style? PABCO’s unique and distinguished Cascade diamond-shaped shingle is the perfect choice for historical-style homes. The exclusive U.S. patented design has a style that honors a home’s heritage. Stop by booth 2031 to see the beauty of these shingles for yourself.  

Jobba – This powerful roofing technology platform is designed to help commercial roofing contractors and larger community roofers generate new business, build stronger customer relationships, and save valuable time by automating manual processes. They make it easy to grow your service department with their recently released customer portal that streamlines communications between you and your clients. Visit them and get a demo in booth 719. 

TAMKO Edge™ – The TAMKO Edge has raised the bar when it comes to contractor rewards programs. They have opened it to non-certified TAMKO contractors who are now eligible for cash rewards. They have also expanded the rewards for certified contractors. Be sure to visit booth 3129 to learn how to take advantage of this new program enhancement. 

Can’t-miss events 

Coffee Conversations Live – From the RCS Sound Stage on the show floor, you won’t want to miss the conversations happening in booth 249. Hear from leading industry professionals about what’s hot in roofing and what’s coming in 2022. Stop by February 1 and 2 at 1 p.m. CT to join in.  

Roofing Alliance Student Competition – See the future of the roofing industry in action as five teams compete in the oral presentation portion of the competition on Wednesday, February 2 at 8 a.m. The Four Points Sheraton Hotel located on Bourbon Street in New Orleans is the project for this year’s competition. Finalists include teams from California Polytechnic University, Clemson University, Colorado State University, Texas A&M University and the University of Florida.  

First-time attendees reception – Sponsored by your friends at RoofersCoffeeShop, the first-time attendees’ reception is a friendly event to meet people, network and learn how to maximize your attendance at the IRE. Immediately following the event is the much-loved welcome party. Both events are being held at Mardi Gras World and begin at 5:30 p.m. on February 1.  

Future workforce educational panel – Don’t miss this session featuring contractors who are also members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) as they share how they are creating a pipeline for the future workforce of the roofing industry. From multi-organizational apprenticeship programs to working with youth from schools who don’t want to pursue college to getting involved in the community and developing in-house training opportunities, these contractors will share what they are doing, how they got started and tips for success.  

Be part of industry research 

Each year for the past four years, the RoofersCoffeeShop crew has conducted a survey and developed a trends report that shows what is happening in the roofing industry. This year’s survey is sponsored by our friends at Beacon. It’s easy to participate.! We ask about 20 questions that provide insight into materials, labor challenges, hiring practices, technology and more.  

While you’re at IRE, swing by the RCS booth 249 and pick up a card with a QR code link to the survey. The first 100 respondents get a $10 Amazon gift card and EVERYONE who completes the survey receives $50 toward RCS Classified ads.  

Get the full scoop on what’s happening at IRE and access discounted rates at our IRE 2022 countdown page, sponsored by Leister.  

]]> RoofersCoffeeShop® Will Be at IRE 2022, Will You? https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/rooferscoffeeshop-will-be-at-ire-2022-will-you rooferscoffeeshop-will-be-at-ire-2022-will-you Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:00:00 PST

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

IRE promises to be one of the biggest events of the year, check out who will be at the expo! 

This year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE) promises many exciting events, products, classes and more. The expo will take place February 1-3 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.  

RoofersCoffeeShop® will be on the beat, sharing information and broadcasting live on YouTube. Additionally, you will find President Heidi J. Ellsworth moderating a panel on how to work with young people who are interested in roofing. The session takes place Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. CT 

The Coffee Shop will join many great manufacturers, distributors and associations as they share new ideas with roofing contractors. Make sure you stop by our booth, number 249, and visit our RoofersCoffeeShop partners too:  

Don’t miss out, register today for IRE 2022!

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FlashCo recently announced the hiring of Robbie Boland for the position of Sales Representative for the Southeast region.

Robbie brings to FlashCo over 35 years of experience in the roofing and construction industries. Most recently, he was the Owner of Development Enterprise, LLC, a roofing repair and maintenance company based in Columbia, South Carolina. In addition, Robbie has held sales and management positions with Johns Manville, Lloyd Roofing Company, Inc, Design-Build Solutions and Boral Industries. Robbie is a top performer and seasoned professional in the roofing and building envelope market with experience in sales, management, operations and business development.

Robbie will be responsible for continuing the development of FlashCo’s Southeast region that includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. “We’re very happy to add Robbie to our sales team,” says Rick Santolaya, National Sales Manager. “He’s been working extensively in the region and really knows the industry. With his background, he’ll be able to hit the ground running working with the contractors, distributors and FlashCo partners in the area.”

At Development Enterprise, LLC, Robbie managed sales growth and development for the company specializing in low slope and steep slope roofing service and repair. The company also provided rooftop mechanical installations including deck preparation. With Johns Manville, Robbie was the District Sales and Marketing Manager for the Southeast/Carolinas territory. He was responsible for growing revenue and increasing the company’s market share over a six-year period. Robbie focused on sales to large auto manufacturing companies in the region and building relationships with major accounts in both the public and private sector.

“Justin Erickson did a great job developing and growing this market,” says Bill Bartell, vice president of sales and marketing. “With Justin’s move to the new role of Strategic Account Specialist, we are pleased to have Robbie take over the sales territory. Since FlashCo expanded to this region, Justin has done a great job of building trust among our customers and partners. Robbie has a nice base to build from and we expect he’ll be very successful in this area.”

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