IKO Industries
IKO® Dynasty® Rises to the Top
The verdict is in: When it comes to asphalt roofing shingles, IKO Dynasty leads the way. For his annual head-to-head comparison of laminate shingles, industry insider and founder of Roofing Insights, Dmitry Lipinskiy, recently gathered with a select panel of roofing contractors to test and review a dozen products from North ...
A Sneak Peek into IKO’s Residential Product Line
By Colin Sheehan. Meet IKO and their selection of residential products and systems in one minute or less. Since IKO was founded seventy years ago, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest exporters of asphalt shingles. This worldwide enterprise employs more than 3,500 people and has over ...
IKO and NWiR Step Up To Help SoCal Women's Shelter
After an electrical fire damaged the home and its roof, NWIR and several industry partners stepped in to help. After an electrical fire tore through Alexandria House, damaging the home and its roof, the SoCal Council of National Women in Roofing (NWiR) and several industry partners, including shingle manufacturer IKO®, stepped ...
Jeff Williams - Elevate your Roofer Brand - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Jeff Williams, director of marketing and branding IKO North America. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Speaker 1: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. Explore the roofing industry through the eyes of a longterm ...
North Texas Roofing Contractors Association Announces 2021 Award Winners and Board of Directors
Industry Leader of the Year, Associate of the Year and Golden Hammer Award winners honored at NTRCA Awards Banquet, March 26, 2021. 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 – ...
Q&A – TPO, PVC or Torchdown?
After multiple leaks on a low-slope section of his roof, Joseph asks advice about which roofing system is his best option moving forward. Homeowner Joseph Manu from Washington asked: “We have a situation where our builder installed shingles (IKO Cambridge) on a very low slope section of our roof (1/12 ...
IKO Releases Upgraded ROOFViewer ® Tool for Virtual Roof Shopping
IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacturing of residential and commercial roofing products, has announced today the release of an updated and upgraded version of their ROOFViewer tool. ROOFViewer is an intuitive software that utilizes artificial intelligence technology to show users a vividly realistic rendering of how any given house ...
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 ...
