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Skylight safety takes center stage on rooftops
By Jesse Sanchez. Evolving building codes and aging skylights are pushing contractors to rethink fall protection strategies. As colder weather drives more crews onto existing commercial roofs to tend to aging skylight systems, skylight safety is becoming a critical operational focus for contractors. During this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
RCAW Basic Shelter Project success: RCAW provides new roof for community member
The Basic Shelter Project remains a cornerstone of RCAW’s mission to support vulnerable homeowners across Washington by providing essential roofing services and improving the safety and stability of local housing. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2025 RCAW Basic Shelter Project, ...
The when, how and why of skylight replacement
By Jesse Sanchez. What’s above your head could be costing you. Here’s why commercial skylight upgrades deserve a closer look. Commercial skylights don’t last forever. While today’s models are built to withstand snow loads, wind pressure and even airborne debris, older systems may no longer meet modern safety or performance ...
Daylighting options every contractor should know
By Dani Sheehan. Unit skylights offer an easy way to add value, improve efficiency and increase profits on every commercial project. When you’re working on low-slope and flat-roof buildings, unit skylights are one of the simplest and most effective ways to bring natural light into a space. They deliver reliable ...
Let the light in
By Jesse Sanchez. Natural light can elevate any space, and contractors who harness the right materials can unlock serious value for their customers! In today’s commercial construction landscape, natural light isn’t a luxury, it’s a must-have. From office buildings to retail centers, clients are demanding brighter, healthier spaces that support ...
A skylight revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. With high-tech materials, all-season installation and sustainability at its core, VELUX Modular Skylights are raising the roof, literally. As the demand for smarter, greener buildings intensifies, contractors are discovering that skylights aren’t just cosmetic upgrades, they’re strategic assets. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi ...
Smart skylights that breathe
By Jesse Sanchez. Find out how automated skylight systems are changing indoor air quality and occupant wellness for the better. For commercial contractors eyeing the next frontier of building innovation, skylights may not seem like an obvious place to look. But according to Joan Schaefer of VELUX Commercial, smart skylight ...
Joan Schaefer - Transform your Margins with prefabricated VELUX Modular Skylights - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Joan Schaefer of VELUX. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating interviews with ...
Plug-and-play skylights reshape commercial construction
By Jesse Sanchez. With prefabricated modular systems, skylight installation has become a quick, clean and architect-free upgrade. When it comes to commercial daylighting, VELUX Commercial North America has disrupted the game with its modular skylight systems — prefabricated, precision-engineered units designed to snap into place without the delays or complications ...
Modular skylights shine light on the future of commercial roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Smarter daylighting, easier installs and stronger margins give contractors new ways to lead. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Joan Schaefer of VELUX Commercial joined host Heidi J. Ellsworth to spotlight a game-changer in commercial roofing: modular skylight systems. Their conversation covered how modern skylight technology is transforming ...
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