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<title>WRE 2026 fue el lugar para estar este año</title>
<link>https://es.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/wre-2026-fue-el-lugar-para-estar-este-ao</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Educaci&oacute;n, nuevos productos y m&aacute;s oportunidades para los profesionales hispanos del roofing.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Este a&ntilde;o, el <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a> organizado por la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WRSCA)</a> reuni&oacute; una vez m&aacute;s a profesionales de diferentes partes de la industria para aprender, hacer nuevas conexiones y conocer algunos de los productos y tecnolog&iacute;as que est&aacute;n marcando el futuro del roofing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Desde el comienzo del evento se sinti&oacute; la energ&iacute;a. La <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory">Davis Memorial Foundation</a> abri&oacute; el WRE presentando a los ganadores de sus becas y para nosotros hubo una raz&oacute;n especial para celebrar. Hannah Ford, miembro de nuestro equipo en The Coffee Shops&trade;, fue una de las ganadoras y no podr&iacute;amos estar m&aacute;s felices por ella.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La feria tambi&eacute;n se sinti&oacute; como una de las m&aacute;s concurridas de 2026. Mientras muchos contratistas se preparan para una de las temporadas m&aacute;s ocupadas de la industria debido a las tormentas y huracanes, el WRE les dio la oportunidad de conocer nuevos productos, aprender directamente de fabricantes y distribuidores y encontrar herramientas para fortalecer sus empresas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pero hubo algo que particularmente me llam&oacute; la atenci&oacute;n este a&ntilde;o: la presencia de la comunidad latina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cada vez son m&aacute;s los profesionales hispanohablantes que participan en este tipo de eventos, y en WRE 2026 esa presencia no solamente se vio en el piso de exhibici&oacute;n, sino tambi&eacute;n en las sesiones educativas. Varias capacitaciones fueron ofrecidas completamente en espa&ntilde;ol y abordaron temas importantes para contratistas que buscan crecer sus negocios y equipos.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos en Roofing</a>, present&oacute; &ldquo;De contratar r&aacute;pido a contratar bien: C&oacute;mo construir un equipo ganador de techadores.&rdquo; Durante la sesi&oacute;n, Amparo ense&ntilde;&oacute; a los contratistas c&oacute;mo crear un sistema de contrataci&oacute;n e incorporaci&oacute;n sencillo y replicable que ayude a proteger el negocio y preparar a los empleados para el &eacute;xito.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Otra de las sesiones que destac&oacute; fue &ldquo;Los 3 pilares para escalar tu negocio de techado,&rdquo; presentada por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/moises-morales-rcs-influencer-en-espanol">Moises Morales</a>, de Advosy e influencer de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; en Espa&ntilde;ol. Moises comparti&oacute; con los asistentes c&oacute;mo analizar sus empresas y crear una estructura empresarial que les permita crecer de manera sostenible. Durante el evento tuve la oportunidad de conversar con &eacute;l para conocer m&aacute;s sobre estos tres pilares y c&oacute;mo los contratistas pueden implementarlos en sus negocios.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bhnr_WsAt24" title="LIVE from WRE 2026 with Moises Morales" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>Monica Vornbrock tambi&eacute;n comparti&oacute; estrategias importantes durante su presentaci&oacute;n &ldquo;El costo de la desconexi&oacute;n: C&oacute;mo las fallas despu&eacute;s del contrato hacen perder confianza y dinero.&rdquo; Su capacitaci&oacute;n se enfoc&oacute; en identificar y corregir algunas de las fallas m&aacute;s comunes en la experiencia del cliente despu&eacute;s de cerrar una venta.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fms41dWdcNs" title="LIVE from WRE 2026 with The Glo Group" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>La educaci&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol continu&oacute; con CertainTeed. Imelda Perez dirigi&oacute; la sesi&oacute;n &ldquo;Bueno, mejor, superior,&rdquo; donde present&oacute; estrategias de ventas para shingles de asfalto y explic&oacute; c&oacute;mo ayudar al cliente a entender las diferencias entre productos de nivel inicial, opciones intermedias que equilibran desempe&ntilde;o y valor y productos premium que ofrecen mayor est&eacute;tica y durabilidad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>La innovaci&oacute;n tampoco falt&oacute; en el piso de exhibici&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> present&oacute; sus nuevos Solar Shingles, The Landmark&reg; PWR&trade; una tecnolog&iacute;a que muestra c&oacute;mo los sistemas de roofing contin&uacute;an evolucionando y c&oacute;mo el techo puede convertirse en mucho m&aacute;s que una forma de proteger una estructura.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2">Polyglass</a> tambi&eacute;n estuvo presentando nuevas soluciones, incluyendo productos como: Polystick&reg; PXHD resistentes a altas temperaturas dise&ntilde;ados para ofrecer diferentes opciones a contratistas y otros m&aacute;s.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFQ4JeBvn98" title="LIVE from WRE 2026 with Polyglass" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>Entre nuevas tecnolog&iacute;as, educaci&oacute;n, networking y una presencia latina cada vez m&aacute;s fuerte, WRE 2026 demostr&oacute; por qu&eacute; sigue siendo uno de los eventos importantes para los profesionales de nuestra industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Y para m&iacute;, una de las mejores partes fue ver que el espa&ntilde;ol contin&uacute;a abriendo su propio espacio dentro de estos eventos. No solamente estamos asistiendo, tambi&eacute;n estamos ense&ntilde;ando, aprendiendo, compartiendo experiencias y formando parte de las conversaciones que est&aacute;n impulsando el futuro del roofing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&iquest;Quieres escuchar m&aacute;s de los fabricantes y contratistas que estuvieron en WRE 2026? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RoofersCoffeeShop/streams">Visita nuestro canal de YouTube</a> para ver las entrevistas que realizamos en vivo durante el evento y conocer m&aacute;s de lo que est&aacute; sucediendo en nuestra industria.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Building a stronger roof service department</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Professional service operations can help roofing contractors strengthen customer relationships, improve consistency and create new opportunities for long-term growth.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>When RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; caught up with Tracey Donels of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a> at Western Roofing Expo, the conversation highlighted an opportunity that extends well beyond the show floor: building a professional roof service department that customers can rely on. For roofing contractors, service and maintenance can provide an important connection to customers between major projects. Rather than functioning only as reactive repair work, a well-developed service operation can help contractors identify problems earlier, support ongoing roof performance and become a trusted resource for routine and larger roofing needs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That relationship often starts with the smallest calls. Consistently solving everyday problems gives building owners, property managers, facility professionals, roofing consultants and national service networks a reason to continue working with a contractor. As Tracey emphasized, contractors have an opportunity to help customers before they realize they have a major problem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Professionalism, however, requires more than technical repair skills. Strong service departments depend on clear communication, thorough documentation, consistent check-in and check-out procedures, effective use of customer portals, professional appearance and reliable follow-through. Those details can be especially important for customers managing multiple properties or coordinating work across locations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Every service department also has room to improve. Contractors establishing a service operation may need foundational procedures, operating expectations and revenue goals. More established teams can evaluate revenue per truck, the balance of warranty and billable work, productivity, department processes and opportunities to strengthen customer relationships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That is where learning from other service professionals can add value. The Roof Service Summit brings together contractors and service professionals who are investing in their departments and want to learn from peers facing similar challenges. Planned perspectives include roofing company owners, service managers, building owners and property managers, giving attendees an opportunity to consider both internal operations and the customer experience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Contractors can use those conversations to examine where their own processes are inconsistent, how effectively their teams communicate and document work and whether their service operations are creating lasting relationships instead of responding only to emergencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.growroofservice.com/"><strong>Learn more about the Roof Service Summit through Service First Solutions!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>3 reasons to choose BITEC®’s SEBS coating</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">By Emma Peterson.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">With strong adhesion, long-term flexibility and compatibility across a wide range of roofing substrates, SEBS coatings offer contractors an effective option for roof restoration and waterproofing projects.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Over the last 40 years, <a href="https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/directory/bitec-inc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BITEC&reg;</a> has made it a priority to ensure they have a roofing solution for every situation, from their trademark modified bitumen to their acrylic coatings and beyond! Each system has its own strengths and weaknesses that must be taken into account when matching a system to a roofing project. Today, we wanted to take some time to dive into the pros and cons of one of their newer systems &ndash; SEBS.</p>

<p dir="ltr">SEBS, or Styrene Ethylbutylene Styrene, is a type of coating made from solvents. George Daisey described SEBS Coatings in an <a href="https://wsrca.com/blogpost/1648950/316795/Roof-Coatings-Review-How-Chemistry-Impacts-Quality" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">article</a> for <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western States Roofing Contractors Association</a> as &ldquo;solvent-based coatings that offer excellent water resistance and very low permeance... [these coatings can be] described as super-hydrophobic and will have a moderate service life versus silicone or acrylic roof coatings.&rdquo;</p>

<p dir="ltr">BITEC&reg;&rsquo;s line of SEBS coatings includes three main products:</p>

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	<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://fps-spaces-01.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bitec/resources/english/stormbreaker_rubberizedroofcoating_tds_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A thermally stable roof coating</a></li>
	<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://fps-spaces-01.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bitec/resources/english/stormbreaker_rubberizedflashingcompound_tds_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A flashing compound for sealing penetrations</a></li>
	<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://fps-spaces-01.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bitec/resources/english/stormbreaker_rubberizedskylightcoating_tds_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A translucent skylight waterproofing coating</a></li>
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<p dir="ltr">These products can be used individually, but when put together as an entire system they provide great benefits such as:</p>

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	<li dir="ltr"><strong>High compatibility:</strong> BITEC&reg;&rsquo;s SEBS coating products provide excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates such as &ldquo;<a href="https://fps-spaces-01.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bitec/resources/english/stormbreaker_rubberizedroofcoating_tds_en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">metal, concrete, aged TPO and PVC single ply membranes, granule- or smooth-surface modified bitumen, asphalt built-up roofs (BUR) and sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF).</a>&rdquo;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Incredible flexibility:</strong> thanks to careful engineering, BITEC&reg;&rsquo;s SEBS system is highly resistant to cracking and peeling due to environmental elements such as UV exposure and weather fluctuations.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Adaptable installation:</strong> it is easy to work with <strong>BITEC&rsquo;s </strong>SEBS system as the products can be applied by sprayer, brush or roller!</li>
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<p dir="ltr">Overall, these benefits make SEBS coatings a great solution for tough restoration projects where long-lasting elasticity and flexibility are key.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.bitec.com/technical-resources/?products=sebs-roof-coating&amp;category=roof-coating" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more about BITEC&reg;&rsquo;s SEBS system.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026</title>
<link>https://es.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/asegura-tu-agenda-para-wre-2026</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">El evento de este a&ntilde;o se acerca r&aacute;pidamente, con el primer d&iacute;a programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al m&aacute;ximo tu experiencia.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>El <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, patrocinado por la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>, es uno de los eventos m&aacute;s importantes de la industria del techado y la impermeabilizaci&oacute;n. No solo est&aacute; lleno de actividades reconocidas, como la competencia de instalaci&oacute;n de tejas Roofing Games&trade; y la subasta en vivo, sino que tambi&eacute;n cuenta con 28 sesiones educativas, dos almuerzos con conferencias y mucho m&aacute;s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Es una gran cantidad de actividades para solo tres d&iacute;as (<strong>el evento de 2026 se llevar&aacute; a cabo del 27 al 29 de septiembre</strong>), por eso queremos compartir algunas de las sesiones y actividades que no te puedes perder.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Domingo, 27 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">El primer d&iacute;a del evento estar&aacute; enfocado principalmente en establecer conexiones con expertos y colegas de la industria. Hay varias actividades opcionales, como el Bob Porter Golf Tournament y el Sporting Clays Tournament, pero el evento principal del d&iacute;a ser&aacute; la bienvenida y subasta de WRE. Patrocinado por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GAF</a>, &nbsp;este evento no solo marca el inicio de WRE 2026, sino que tambi&eacute;n recauda fondos para la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>, la organizaci&oacute;n ben&eacute;fica de WSRCA.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Lunes, 28 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">El lunes comienza la acci&oacute;n con una agenda llena de m&aacute;s de una docena de sesiones educativas. Estas son algunas de las sesiones que recomendamos:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Tendencias importantes en la industria del techado:</strong> Heidi J. Ellsworth, de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, presentar&aacute; las tendencias que est&aacute;n marcando la industria. Esta sesi&oacute;n ofrecer&aacute; a los asistentes informaci&oacute;n valiosa sobre d&oacute;nde ha estado la industria del techado y hacia d&oacute;nde se dirige.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>&iquest;Listo o no?:</strong> Nuestros amigos <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer">Trent Cotney</a> y Benjamin Briggs, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp">Adams and Reese</a>, hablar&aacute;n sobre las redadas de ICE, las auditor&iacute;as I-9 y c&oacute;mo los contratistas de techado pueden gestionar su exposici&oacute;n ante el panorama migratorio actual.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>De contratar r&aacute;pido a contratar bien:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Amparo Sancen</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing">Latinos En Roofing</a>, explorar&aacute; c&oacute;mo formar un equipo de techado que contribuya al &eacute;xito de tu negocio.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Uso de la IA en la estimaci&oacute;n de proyectos de techado:</strong> <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau">John Kenney</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group">Cotney Consulting Group</a>, compartir&aacute; informaci&oacute;n sobre el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en las operaciones de techado, espec&iacute;ficamente en los procesos de estimaci&oacute;n.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<p dir="ltr">Adem&aacute;s de estas oportunidades educativas, el lunes habr&aacute; dos opciones de almuerzos educativos, tres demostraciones y el esperado evento Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Aqu&iacute; te contamos un poco m&aacute;s:&nbsp;</p>

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	<li><strong>Almuerzos:</strong> El lunes habr&aacute; dos oportunidades para aprender durante el almuerzo. Una ser&aacute; para profesionales de habla hispana y contar&aacute; con Victor Maya (Advantage Roofing, GAF), quien hablar&aacute; sobre c&oacute;mo maximizar las reclamaciones de seguros para techos comerciales. La otra contar&aacute; con Craig Brightup (corresponsal pol&iacute;tico de WSRCA) y Chad Collins (presidente de la junta directiva de la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association</a>), quienes ofrecer&aacute;n una actualizaci&oacute;n sobre temas pol&iacute;ticos.</li>
	<li><strong>Demostraciones:</strong> Habr&aacute; tres demostraciones el lunes. La primera comenzar&aacute; a la 1:30 p.m. y estar&aacute; a cargo de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2">Polyglass U.S.A.</a> La segunda, que comienza a las 2:30 p.m., ser&aacute; presentada por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO Building Products</a>, y la &uacute;ltima demostraci&oacute;n del d&iacute;a ser&aacute; a las 3:30 p.m. con <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2">Johns Manville</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Roofer&rsquo;s Feud:</strong> Para cerrar las actividades del lunes llega Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Patrocinado por <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>, ser&aacute; una excelente oportunidad para poner a prueba tus conocimientos y disfrutar de una competencia amistosa.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h3 dir="ltr">Martes, 29 de septiembre de 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p dir="ltr">&iexcl;Pero todav&iacute;a hay m&aacute;s! Comienza el martes con un desayuno y conversaciones en mesas con el equipo de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing</a> a las 7 a.m. (ten en cuenta que esta actividad requiere un registro adicional de $55). Despu&eacute;s del desayuno, ser&aacute; momento de regresar directamente a las sesiones educativas. Algunas de las que recomendamos para el martes incluyen:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Mesa redonda sobre techado:</strong> Organizada por el Comit&eacute; de J&oacute;venes Profesionales del Techado de WSRCA y dirigida por Rachel Garcia, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, esta sesi&oacute;n se enfocar&aacute; en c&oacute;mo formar equipos multigeneracionales.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Estado de la industria:</strong> Trent Cotney regresa para otra sesi&oacute;n, esta vez para analizar desde una perspectiva legal lo que est&aacute; sucediendo en la industria.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Salud mental y adicci&oacute;n en el lugar de trabajo de la industria del techado:</strong> Paul Reed, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery">Roofers in Recovery</a>, dirigir&aacute; esta sesi&oacute;n sobre c&oacute;mo los contratistas pueden apoyar mejor la salud mental de sus cuadrillas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>El costo de la desconexi&oacute;n:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer">Monica Vornbrock</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group">The GLO Group</a>, analizar&aacute; c&oacute;mo las fallas en la comunicaci&oacute;n despu&eacute;s de una venta pueden afectar la confianza de los clientes y los ingresos de los contratistas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Dise&ntilde;o de techos duraderos para climas fr&iacute;os:</strong> En esta sesi&oacute;n, Mindy Dahlquist, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>, analizar&aacute; el papel de los sistemas de retenci&oacute;n de nieve en el dise&ntilde;o de techos para climas fr&iacute;os.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>De un servicio reactivo a uno proactivo:</strong> En la &uacute;ltima sesi&oacute;n de nuestra lista, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels-influencer">Tracey Donels</a>, de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions">Service First Solutions</a>, hablar&aacute; sobre c&oacute;mo crear un crecimiento empresarial m&aacute;s predecible a trav&eacute;s de los servicios que ofrece una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">Al igual que el lunes, el martes habr&aacute; dos opciones para aprender durante el almuerzo y varias actividades que no te puedes perder:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Almuerzos:</strong> Imelda Perez, de CertainTeed, estar&aacute; a cargo del almuerzo en espa&ntilde;ol del martes. La otra opci&oacute;n ser&aacute; en ingl&eacute;s y contar&aacute; con la oradora motivacional Shereen Thor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Escenario:</strong> Despu&eacute;s del almuerzo, el equipo de RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; tomar&aacute; el escenario de demostraciones para una interesante conversaci&oacute;n con el presidente de WSRCA, Stan Robinson, y el pr&oacute;ximo presidente de WSRCA, Ron Lloyd.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Roofing Games&trade;:</strong> &iexcl;Y para cerrar el d&iacute;a llega la esperada competencia de instalaci&oacute;n de tejas! Patrocinada por Malarkey Roofing Products, esta es una excelente oportunidad para reunir a la comunidad y quiz&aacute;s hasta ganar algunos premios.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>Estas listas son solo una peque&ntilde;a muestra de todo lo que encontrar&aacute;s en el Western Roofing Expo de este a&ntilde;o.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&iexcl;<a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-schedule-events/">Consulta la agenda completa</a> y <a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;">reg&iacute;strate para asistir a WRE 2026</a>!&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p dir="ltr">By Emma Peterson.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">This year&rsquo;s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule.</h2>

<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, which is sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>, is one of the premier events in the roofing and waterproofing industry. Not only is it chock full of iconic moments, like the Roofing Games&trade; shingling competition and the live auction, but it also boasts 28 educational sessions, two keynote luncheons and more!</p>

<p dir="ltr">That&rsquo;s a lot of programming for just three days (<strong>the 2026 show will be held from 9/27/26 to 9/29/26</strong>), which is why we wanted to break down some of our must-attend sessions and events!</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Sunday, September 27, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The first day of the show will mostly be networking with industry experts and peers. There are a few events you can opt to attend, such as the Bob Porter Golf Tournament and Sporting Clays Tournament, but the main event of the day is the WRE Welcome event and auction. Sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GAF</a>, this event not only marks the beginning of the 2026 show, but also raises funds for the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>, WSRCA&rsquo;s charitable organization.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Monday, September 28, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Monday is when things get really busy with a stacked schedule of more than a dozen education sessions. Here&rsquo;s our shortlist of must-attend sessions from this day:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Roofing Trends That Matter:</strong> RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;&rsquo;s own Heidi J. Ellsworth will be presenting about roofing trends! This presentation will give attendees valuable insight into where the roofing industry has been and where it&rsquo;s moving towards.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Ready or Not:</strong> our friends <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trent Cotney</a> and Benjamin Briggs of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adams and Reese</a> will be diving into ICE raids, 1-9 audits and managing roofing contractor exposure in our current immigration landscape.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>From Hiring Fast to Hiring Right:</strong> in a Spanish-language session, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amparo Sancen</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Latinos En Roofing</a> explores how to build a roofing team that will help your business win.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Using AI in Roofing Estimating:</strong> <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Kenney</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cotney Consulting Group</a> shares insight into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in roofing operations, specifically related to estimating.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">In addition to those education opportunities, Monday boasts two luncheon options, three demonstrations and the much-anticipated Roofer&rsquo;s Feud event. Here&rsquo;s a bit about those options:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Luncheons:</strong> there are two lunch learning opportunities on Monday. One is for Spanish-speaking professionals and features Victor Maya (Advantage Roofing, GAF) discussing how to maximize commercial roofing claims. The other features Craig Brightup (WSRCA political correspondent) and Chad Collins (chairman of the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Roofing Contractors Association</a> board) as they give a political update.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Demonstrations:</strong> as we mentioned, there are three demos on Monday. The first kicks off at 1:30 p.m. is hosted by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Polyglass U.S.A.</a> The second (which starts at 2:30 p.m.) is from <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TAMKO Building Products</a> and the last demo of the day is at 3:30 p.m. and features <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Johns Manville</a>.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofer&rsquo;s Feud:</strong> closing out the Monday schedule is the Roofer&rsquo;s Feud. Sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CertainTeed</a>, this is a great chance to test your trivia knowledge and enjoy some friendly competition.</li>
</ul>

<h3 dir="ltr">Tuesday, September 29, 2026</h3>

<p dir="ltr">But wait, there&rsquo;s more! Hit the ground running on Tuesday with breakfast and table talks with the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Women in Roofing</a> team at 7 a.m. (please note, additional registration of $55 required for this event). After breakfast, it&rsquo;s time to jump straight back into education sessions! Some of our must-attends for Tuesday include:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofing Roundtable:</strong> hosted by the WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals Committee and led by Rachel Garcia of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, this session is all about building multi-generational teams.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>State of the Industry:</strong> Trent Cotney is back for another session, this time exploring the legal perspective of what&rsquo;s going on the industry.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Mental Health and Addiction in the Roofing Workplace:</strong> Paul Reed of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roofers in Recovery</a> takes the helm during this session about how contractors can better support the mental health of their crews.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Cost of Disconnection:</strong> for this Spanish-language session, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monica Vornbrock</a> of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the GLO Group</a> dives into how post-sale breakdowns are costing contractors customer trust and revenue.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Designing Durable Cold-Climate Roofs:</strong> in this session, Mindy Dahlquist of <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TRA Snow and Sun</a> explores the role of snow retention in designing roofs in cold climates.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Escaping Reactive Service:</strong> the last session on our shortlist is <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels-influencer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tracey Donels</a> (<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Service First Solutions</a>) talk about creating predictable business growth through service offerings.</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">And just like on Monday, there are two options for lunchtime learning and some can&rsquo;t miss events:</p>

<ul>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Luncheons:</strong> Imelda Perez of CertainTeed will be hosting Tuesday&rsquo;s Spanish-language luncheon. The other lunch option will be in English and features motivational speaker Shereen Thor.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>Sound stage:</strong> The RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; crew will be taking over the demonstration stage after lunch for an insightful conversation with WSRCA President Stan Robinson and incoming WSRCA President Ron Lloyd.</li>
	<li dir="ltr"><strong>The Roofing Games&trade;:</strong> and closing out the day is the much-anticipated shingling competition! Sponsored by Malarkey Roofing Products, this is a great opportunity to bring the community together and maybe even win some fun prizes!</li>
</ul>

<p dir="ltr">These lists are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to everything going on at this year&rsquo;s Western Roofing Expo!</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>See the </strong><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-schedule-events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>whole schedule</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>register to attend the 2026 show!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>Join the RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; crew and our giveaway winners at this year&rsquo;s Western Roofing Expo!&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Just last week, our 2026 <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a> ticket giveaway closed, and five lucky winners were chosen! This giveaway was organized in partnership with <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/western-colloid-2">Western Colloid</a> and each winner received one Full Pass for entry to the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>&rsquo;s 2026 show ($500.00 value), <strong>which runs September 27-29 at the Paris Las Vegas</strong>. What is included in this pass?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>Access to a premier regional roofing and waterproofing expo that sees over 200 exhibitors and countless attendees.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Entry to the annual luncheon sponsored by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey">Malarkey Roofing Products</a> and featuring motivational speaker Shereen Thor.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The opportunity to attend educational sessions, including en Espa&ntilde;ol content, that will help you level up your business operations and technical skills.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Invitation to the legislative luncheon where Craig Brightup (WSRCA political correspondent) and Chad Collins (chairman of the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca">National Roofing Contractors Association</a> board) as they share key updates and news.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>The lucky winners of the giveaway are Marlin Fisher, the VP of field service and director of estimating at Capital 360; Buzz Lynds, sales development specialist at SureSeal Roofing Products; Jesse Pelayo, president and cofounder of TopCal Roofing; Jebran Enriquez, project coordinator at JJA Roofing &amp; Contracting; and Dylan Trent, National Roofing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This giveaway might be over, but <strong>you still have time to register to attend WRE 2026!&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;"><strong>Get your tickets today!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>This year&rsquo;s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27,&nbsp;2026,&nbsp;and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026" rel="" target="_blank">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>, which is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" rel="" target="_blank">Western&nbsp;States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a>, is one of the premier events in the roofing and waterproofing&nbsp;industry. Not only is it chock full of iconic moments, like the Roofing Games&trade; shingling competition and the live auction,&nbsp;but it&nbsp;also boasts 28 educational sessions, two keynote luncheons and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That&rsquo;s&nbsp;a lot of programming for just three days (the 2026 show will be held from 9/27/26 to 9/29/26), which is why we wanted to break down some of our must-attend sessions and events!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Sunday, September 27, 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The first day of the show will mostly&nbsp;be&nbsp;networking with industry experts and peers. There are a few events you can opt to attend, such as the Bob Porter Golf Tournament&nbsp;and Sporting&nbsp;Clays Tournament, but the main event of the&nbsp;day&nbsp;is the&nbsp;WRE Welcome event and auction. Sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf" rel="" target="_blank">GAF</a>, this event not only marks the beginning of the 2026 show, but also raises funds for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/davis-memorial-foundation-directory" rel="" target="_blank">Davis Memorial Foundation</a>, WSRCA&rsquo;s charitable organization.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Monday, September 28, 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Monday is when things get&nbsp;really busy&nbsp;with a stacked schedule of more than a dozen education sessions.&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s&nbsp;our shortlist of must-attend sessions from this day:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Roofing Trends That Matter:&nbsp;</strong>RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;&rsquo;s own Heidi J. Ellsworth will be&nbsp;presenting about&nbsp;roofing trends! This presentation will give attendees valuable insight&nbsp;into&nbsp;where the roofing industry has been and where&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;moving towards.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Ready or&nbsp;Not:</strong>&nbsp;Our&nbsp;friends&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer" rel="" target="_blank">Trent Cotney</a>&nbsp;and Benjamin Briggs of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/adams-and-reese-llp" rel="" target="_blank">Adams and Reese</a>&nbsp;will be&nbsp;diving into ICE raids, 1-9 audits and managing roofing contractor exposure in our current immigration landscape.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>From Hiring Fast to Hiring Right:</strong>&nbsp;In a Spanish-language session,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/amparo-sancen-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="" target="_blank">Amparo Sancen</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/latinos-en-roofing" rel="" target="_blank">Latinos En Roofing</a>&nbsp;explores how to build a roofing team that will help your business win.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Using AI in Roofing Estimating:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau" rel="" target="_blank">John Kenney</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group" rel="" target="_blank">Cotney Consulting Group</a>&nbsp;shares insight into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in roofing operations, specifically related to estimating.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>In addition to those education opportunities, Monday boasts&nbsp;two luncheon options, three demonstrations and the much-anticipated Roofer&rsquo;s Feud event.&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s&nbsp;a bit about those options:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Luncheons:&nbsp;</strong>There are two lunch learning opportunities on Monday. One is for Spanish-speaking professionals and features&nbsp;Victor Maya (Advantage Roofing, GAF)&nbsp;discussing&nbsp;how to maximize commercial roofing claims.&nbsp;The other&nbsp;features&nbsp;Craig&nbsp;Brightup&nbsp;(WSRCA political correspondent) and Chad Collins (chairman&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nrca" rel="" target="_blank">National Roofing Contractors Association</a>&nbsp;board) as they give&nbsp;a political update.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Demonstrations:</strong>&nbsp;As we mentioned, there are three demos on Monday. The first kicks off at 1:30 p.m. is hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/polyglass-2" rel="" target="_blank">Polyglass U.S.A.</a>&nbsp;The&nbsp;second (which starts at 2:30 p.m.)&nbsp;is from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko" rel="" target="_blank">TAMKO Building Products</a>&nbsp;and the last demo of the day is at 3:30 p.m. and features&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/johns-manville-2" rel="" target="_blank">Johns Manville</a>.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>The Roofer&rsquo;s&nbsp;Feud:</strong>&nbsp;Closing out the Monday schedule is&nbsp;the Roofer&rsquo;s&nbsp;Feud. Sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed" rel="" target="_blank">CertainTeed</a>, this is a great chance to test your trivia knowledge and enjoy some friendly competition.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h3>Tuesday, September 29, 2026&nbsp;</h3>

<p>But wait,&nbsp;there&rsquo;s&nbsp;more! Hit the ground running on Tuesday with breakfast and&nbsp;table talks with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir" rel="" target="_blank">National Women in Roofing</a>&nbsp;team at 7 a.m. (please note,&nbsp;additional&nbsp;registration of $55&nbsp;required&nbsp;for this event).&nbsp;After breakfast,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;time to jump straight back into education sessions! Some of our must-attends for Tuesday include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>The Roofing Roundtable:</strong>&nbsp;Hosted by the WSRCA Young Roofing Professionals Committee and led by Rachel Garcia of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/malarkey" rel="" target="_blank">Malarkey Roofing Products</a>, this session is all about building multi-generational teams.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>State of the Industry:&nbsp;</strong>Trent Cotney is back for another session, this time exploring the legal perspective of&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;going&nbsp;on&nbsp;the industry.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Mental Health and Addiction in the Roofing Workplace:&nbsp;Paul Reed of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/roofers-in-recovery" rel="" target="_blank">Roofers in Recovery</a>&nbsp;takes the helm during this session about how contractors can better support the mental health of their crews.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>The Cost of Disconnection:</strong>&nbsp;For this Spanish-language session,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/monica-vornbrock-rcs-en-espanol-influencer" rel="" target="_blank">Monica Vornbrock</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/the-glo-group" rel="" target="_blank">the GLO Group</a>&nbsp;dives into how post-sale breakdowns are costing contractors customer trust and revenue.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Designing Durable Cold-Climate Roofs:</strong>&nbsp;In this session, Mindy Dahlquist of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun" rel="" target="_blank">TRA Snow and Sun</a>&nbsp;explores the role of snow retention in designing roofs in cold climates.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Escaping Reactive Service:&nbsp;</strong>The last session on our shortlist is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tracey-donels-influencer" rel="" target="_blank">Tracey&nbsp;Donels</a>&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/service-first-solutions" rel="" target="_blank">Service First Solutions</a>) talk about creating predictable business growth through service offerings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>And just like on Monday, there are two options for lunchtime&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and some&nbsp;can&rsquo;t&nbsp;miss events:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Luncheons:&nbsp;</strong>Imelda Perez of&nbsp;CertainTeed&nbsp;will be hosting Tuesday&rsquo;s Spanish-language luncheon. The other lunch&nbsp;option&nbsp;will be in English and&nbsp;features motivational speaker&nbsp;Shereen Thor.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Sound stage:</strong>&nbsp;The&nbsp;RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; crew will be taking over the demonstration stage after lunch for an insightful conversation with WSRCA President Stan Robinson and incoming WSRCA President Ron Lloyd.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>The Roofing Games&trade;:</strong>&nbsp;And closing out the day is the much-anticipated shingling competition! Sponsored by Malarkey Roofing Products, this is&nbsp;a great opportunity&nbsp;to bring the community together and maybe even win some fun prizes!&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p>These lists are just the&nbsp;tip of the iceberg&nbsp;when it comes to everything going on at this year&rsquo;s Western Roofing Expo!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>See the&nbsp;<a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-schedule-events/" rel="" target="_blank">whole schedule</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;" rel="" target="_blank">register to attend the 2026 show!</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Fortalece tus habilidades en el Western Roofing Expo</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>Por Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops&reg;, traducido por Alberto Torres&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Explora oportunidades educativas enfocadas en temas que van desde el rendimiento de los techos y la evoluci&oacute;n de los c&oacute;digos hasta el dise&ntilde;o de la envolvente del edificio y la administraci&oacute;n de negocios durante el evento de este a&ntilde;o.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>La educaci&oacute;n continua brinda a los profesionales del techado la oportunidad de alejarse por un momento de las exigencias del d&iacute;a a d&iacute;a y conocer m&aacute;s a fondo los sistemas, materiales, requisitos y factores econ&oacute;micos que influyen en su trabajo. En el <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026" target="_blank">Western Roofing Expo 2026</a>,&nbsp;organizado por la <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" target="_blank">Western States Roofing Contractors Association,</a>&nbsp;los asistentes podr&aacute;n explorar una amplia variedad de seminarios dise&ntilde;ados para fortalecer sus conocimientos sobre techado, relacionar las decisiones t&eacute;cnicas con edificios de mejor rendimiento y ayudarlos a tomar mejores decisiones de negocio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>El programa comienza con la evoluci&oacute;n de los principales sistemas de techado. Ken Klein analizar&aacute; cuatro d&eacute;cadas de sistemas de membrana de una sola capa (single-ply), incluyendo los cambios en materiales, m&eacute;todos de fijaci&oacute;n y detalles de instalaci&oacute;n que han surgido a partir de la experiencia en el lugar de trabajo.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer" target="_blank">Trent Cotney</a>&nbsp;y&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau" target="_blank">John Kenney</a>&nbsp;ofrecer&aacute;n una perspectiva m&aacute;s amplia de la industria al analizar c&oacute;mo los materiales para techos, la mano de obra especializada, los c&oacute;digos y la tecnolog&iacute;a han evolucionado con el paso del tiempo.</p>

<p>La resistencia al fuego es otro tema importante. Marco Sieber y Maury Alpert hablar&aacute;n sobre cubiertas y capas base para techos que pueden ayudar a reducir los efectos de las llamas y las brasas en las zonas donde las &aacute;reas naturales se encuentran con las comunidades. Continuando con este tema, Jess Grandy analizar&aacute; las nuevas regulaciones de ventilaci&oacute;n y las opciones de ventilaci&oacute;n resistentes al fuego dise&ntilde;adas para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas a preparar sus propiedades y cumplir con los c&oacute;digos correspondientes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Los asistentes tambi&eacute;n podr&aacute;n ampliar sus conocimientos sobre la humedad y el rendimiento de los techos ante diferentes condiciones clim&aacute;ticas. Phil Dregger compartir&aacute; los resultados de un estudio de tres a&ntilde;os sobre la acumulaci&oacute;n de agua y el deterioro de la madera debajo de sistemas de techado reflectantes. Mindy Dahlquist analizar&aacute; c&oacute;mo la retenci&oacute;n de nieve, la ventilaci&oacute;n, la geometr&iacute;a del techo y la selecci&oacute;n de materiales afectan el rendimiento de los techos en climas fr&iacute;os y mixtos del oeste de Estados Unidos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Varias sesiones se enfocar&aacute;n en las responsabilidades de dise&ntilde;o y los cambios en los requisitos de construcci&oacute;n. Brian Chamberlain explicar&aacute; las diferencias entre las expectativas de dise&ntilde;o y la cobertura incluida en las garant&iacute;as publicadas por los fabricantes. Matt Braun analizar&aacute; los nuevos requisitos para las barreras de aire en proyectos de reemplazo de techos y explicar&aacute; c&oacute;mo interact&uacute;an las capas de control de aire, humedad y temperatura. Brian tambi&eacute;n dirigir&aacute; una sesi&oacute;n sobre las conexiones entre el techo y los muros, abordando las filtraciones de aire, la resistencia al viento, la compatibilidad de los productos y la coordinaci&oacute;n entre los diferentes oficios en uno de los puntos m&aacute;s importantes de la envolvente del edificio.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-events/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/strengthen-your-skills-at-the-western-roofing-expo-hje-presentation.png" style="float:right; height:350px; margin-left:20px; width:350px" /></a>Adem&aacute;s de las sesiones enfocadas en temas t&eacute;cnicos, habr&aacute; otras dedicadas a la administraci&oacute;n de negocios. Una de ellas ser&aacute; impartida por nuestra presidenta y directora ejecutiva, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/heidi-j-ellsworth" target="_blank">Heidi J. Ellsworth!</a> En la sesi&oacute;n Roofing Trends That Matter, Heidi compartir&aacute; informaci&oacute;n del RoofersCoffeeShop 2025 Trends Report, que recopil&oacute; datos de encuestas realizadas a m&aacute;s de 200 profesionales del techado, incluyendo contratistas residenciales, comerciales y mixtos de empresas de diferentes tama&ntilde;os.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Durante esta presentaci&oacute;n, los asistentes conocer&aacute;n c&oacute;mo los contratistas se est&aacute;n adaptando mediante la tecnolog&iacute;a, el marketing digital y cambios en sus operaciones. Tambi&eacute;n recibir&aacute;n consejos pr&aacute;cticos sobre c&oacute;mo utilizar el marketing, la tecnolog&iacute;a y la participaci&oacute;n en la comunidad para generar confianza, aumentar la visibilidad y fortalecer la estabilidad del negocio a largo plazo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>En conjunto, estos seminarios ofrecen educaci&oacute;n pr&aacute;ctica para los profesionales que buscan mejorar la instalaci&oacute;n, el dise&ntilde;o, el cumplimiento de c&oacute;digos y normas, y el rendimiento de los techos a largo plazo. Algunas sesiones tambi&eacute;n ofrecen oportunidades de educaci&oacute;n continua a trav&eacute;s del American Institute of Architects (AIA) y el&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iibec-international-institute-of-building-enclosure-consultants" target="_blank">International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants.</a></p>

<p><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-events/" target="_blank"><strong>Obt&eacute;n m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre las oportunidades educativas disponibles en el Western Roofing Expo 2026.</strong></a></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Conoce m&aacute;s sobre Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a> en su Coffee Shop Directory o visita <a href="https://wsrca.com/default.aspx">www.wsrca.com</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Designing roofs for snow, ice and long-term performance</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/designing-roofs-for-snow-ice-and-long-term-performance</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Join TRA Snow and Sun&#39;s Mindy Dahlquist as she explores the technologies and design strategies helping roofing professionals improve performance, longevity and safety in snow-prone regions.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Every year, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca">Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)</a> brings together leaders and experts from across the industry to hos education sessions at the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026">Western Roofing Expo (WRE)</a>. These expert sessions cover everything from political and regulatory updates to technical installation trainings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One such technical session at this year&rsquo;s WRE will be hosted by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tra-snow-sun">TRA Snow and Sun</a>&rsquo;s Mindy Dahlquist. In her session, which will be on <strong>Tuesday, 9/29 at 10:15 a.m.</strong>, Mindy will dive into &ldquo;Designing Durable Cold-Climate Roofs Across the Western U.S.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>During this session, Mindy will explore the role of &ldquo;snow retention systems and ventilated roof assemblies in improving roof performance, safety and longevity in cold and mixed-climate regions of the Western United States.&rdquo; She will not only guide attendees through the different snow retention solutions and systems available, but also use real-world examples to highlight design and installation best practices.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Perfect for all professionals, from roofing contractors and architects to facility managers and inspectors, attendees will walk away knowing:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>How climate- and region-specific risks relate to snow build up, ice dams and freeze-thaw cycles.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Why snow retention systems are beneficial to steep-slope roofing applications.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Best practice design strategies and the basic principles of snow retention systems.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Strategies for evaluating ventilated roof assemblies and their role in moisture control and thermal performance&nbsp;</li>
	<li>How to recognize common snow retention installation errors and how to avoid them.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Want to attend Mindy&rsquo;s presentation? <a href="https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=875686&amp;">Make sure you&rsquo;re registered for the 2026 Western Roofing Expo</a> and block your calendar on Tuesday, 9/29 from 10:15 a.m. &ndash; 11:30 a.m.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Strengthen your skills at the Western Roofing Expo</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/strengthen-your-skills-at-the-western-roofing-expo</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  width='600' height='300'  loading='lazy' decoding='async' /><br><p>By Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops&reg;.</p>

<h2>Explore education focused on everything from roof performance and evolving codes to building-envelope design and business management at this year&#39;s show.</h2>

<p>Continuing education gives roofing professionals an opportunity to step away from daily demands and take a closer look at the systems, materials, requirements and economic forces shaping their work. At the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/wre-2026" target="_blank">Western Roofing Expo 2026</a>, hosted by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/wsrca" target="_blank">Western States Roofing Contractors Association,</a> attendees can explore a broad seminar lineup designed to strengthen roofing knowledge, connect technical decisions to better-performing buildings and help them make better business deciscions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The program starts with the evolution of core roofing systems. Ken Klein will examine four decades of single-ply roofing, including changes in materials, attachment methods and detailing driven by jobsite experience.<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/trent-cotney-rcs-influencer" target="_blank"> Trent Cotney</a> and<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/john-kenney-speakers-bureau" target="_blank"> John Kenney </a>will offer a wider industry perspective by tracing how roofing materials, craftsmanship, codes and technology have developed over time.</p>

<p>Fire resilience is another important focus. Marco Sieber and Maury Alpert will discuss roof coverings and underlayments that can help mitigate the effects of flame and embers in the wildland-urban interface. Building on that conversation, Jess Grandy will review developing ventilation regulations and fire-resistant vent options intended to help homeowners prepare their properties and meet applicable codes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Attendees can also deepen their understanding of moisture and climate-related performance. Phil Dregger will share findings from a three-year study involving water accumulation and wood decay below reflective roofing. Mindy Dahlquist will explore how snow retention, ventilation, roof geometry and material selection affect roof performance in cold and mixed climates across the western United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several sessions turn attention to design responsibilities and changing building requirements. Brian Chamberlain will clarify the differences between design expectations and manufacturers&rsquo; published warranty coverage. Matt Braun will examine emerging air-barrier requirements for reroofing and explain how air, moisture and thermal-control layers interact. Brian will also lead a session on roof-to-wall connections, addressing air leakage, wind resistance, product compatibility and trade coordination at one of the building envelope&rsquo;s most important junctions.</p>

<p><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-events/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/08/strengthen-your-skills-at-the-western-roofing-expo-hje-presentation.png" style="float:right; height:350px; margin-left:20px; width:350px" /></a>In addition to the technically focused sessions, there are sessions that focus on business management. One such session will be taught by our President and CEO, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/heidi-j-ellsworth" target="_blank">Heidi J. Ellsworth!</a> In the session, Roofing Trends That Matter, Heidi will share about the RoofersCoffeeShop 2025 Trends Report, which collected&nbsp;contractor survey data from more than 200 roofing professionals representing residential, commercial and mixed contractors of all sizes. Attendees of this presentation will &quot;gain insight into how contractors are adapting through technology, digital marketing and operational changes&quot; and get practical tips for using &quot;marketing, technology and community involvement to build trust, increase visibility and strengthen long-term business stability.&quot;</p>

<p>Together, these seminars offer practical education for professionals working to improve installation, design, compliance and long-term roof performance. Select sessions also provide continuing education opportunities through the American Institute of Architects and <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/iibec-international-institute-of-building-enclosure-consultants" target="_blank">the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants.</a></p>

<p><a href="https://westernroofingexpo.com/wsrca-western-states-commercial-residential-roofing-waterproofing-contractors-association-events/" target="_blank"><strong>Learn more about the education available at the Western Roofing Expo 2026.</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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