By IKO. How to protect your home from hurricane season. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a hurricane-proof roof. Even a roof with cutting-edge technology cannot fully defend against a hurricane. As a homeowner, you will have to make sure your roof is properly prepared and maintained so it can protect ...
Technology lets roofing contractors deliver custom quotes automatically to homeowners shopping online for roof replacements. IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacturing of residential and commercial roofing products, has announced the launch of ROOFPRO WORX, a tool that offers residential roofing contractors the ability to automate their sales process. The ...
By Evelyn Witterholt. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of each type of commercial roof on the market. For first-time or current building owners, making a roofing decision can be stressful, especially when you are unfamiliar with the types of commercial roofs on the market. Knowing even the basics of the ...
Asphalt roofing facilities across North America are recognized for demonstrating workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2021 Accident ...
The new plant in Hagerstown, Maryland marks IKO's first manufacturing site for thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products, has announced the official grand opening of its newest production facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. The new plant, announced as the company’s sixth U.S.-based ...
Industry Leader of the Year, Associate of the Year and Golden Hammer Award winners honored at 2022 NTRCA Awards Banquet. The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) – a regional association for professional residential and commercial roofing contractors, distributors, manufacturers and associates who maintain the highest industry standards – announces this ...
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Understand the journey of how the SRS Para Latinos program started and the value it has in the roofing industry. Julissa Chavez, program manager, Latino marketing and sales at SRS Distribution, recently shared her SHERO story through the National Women in Roofing (NWiR) newsletter about ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. IKO opens its newest manufacturing plant in Hagerstown, Maryland. On May 12, 2022 IKO opens the doors on its newest production and warehouse facility. This will be the company’s sixth U.S. manufacturing location, serving as an example of IKO ‘s commitment to building a strong production ...
By Evelyn Witterholt. When deciding which materials your new roof will be made of, curb appeal isn’t the only thing to take into consideration. Installing a new roof for your home doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it seems. While roofs are quite complicated, the process of a roofing ...
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Look forward to sporting clays, a five-star dinner, live Coffee Conversations and more at the Pacific NW Regional Tradeshow! Join other roofing professionals at the Pacific NW Regional Tradeshow at the Muckleshoot Events Center April 21-22, 2022. Hosted by The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington ...