RoofersCoffeeShop
RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the roofing industry meets for technology, information, and everyday business, creates podcasts for ongoing education, and industry information. RoofersCoffeeShop podcasts highlight interviews with roofing professionals and much more. There are four different podcast categories to choose from: Stories from the Roof, Roofing Road Trips with Heidi, Coffee Conversations, and The Heidi and Vickie Show. Sit back, relax, and listen to great stories, wisdom, and solutions the roofing industry needs today!
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Composite Solutions for Low-pitch Roofs
<p>In this Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Paul Leach, national sales manager at Tapco Roofing Products, and Daniel Whelan, general manager and technical advisor at Insullite Ltd., to explore the growing opportunities for composite roofing on low-pitch roofs. They discuss how lightweight composite slate can give contractors greater design flexibility while offering the appearance of natural slate without the same structural limitations. Paul and Daniel also share insights on installation efficiencies, weather performance and applications where composite products can help solve common low-pitch roofing challenges. Tune in to learn how modern composite roofing solutions are opening n...
The Innovation Behind Roofing Granules
<p>In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits the 3M Innovation Center in Minnesota to talk with Randy Morgan about the evolving role of roofing granules. From helping prevent black algae streaks to supporting cool-roof performance and reducing smog, they explore how granule technology is helping roofs do more than protect a building. Contractors will learn how these innovations can add performance, environmental value and stronger talking points to the roofing systems they offer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! </p><p>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ </p><p> </p><p>Are you a co...
The Building Envelope Evolved: Better Design, Lower Risk
<p>In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi Ellsworth sits down with Matt Dealy and Andrew Morrison from SOPREMA’s Building Envelope Waterproofing team to discuss the growing momentum behind waterproofing and the trends driving demand. They explore why waterproofing is becoming increasingly important, how contractors can expand their services and how roofing and waterproofing systems work together across the building envelope. Listeners will also learn how a broader approach to waterproofing can help contractors respond to evolving customer and market needs.</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! </p><p>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ </p><p> <...
Stories from The Roof - Damschroder Roofing
<p>In this episode of Stories From The Roof, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Cameron Null from Damschroder Roofing, Inc. and Mike Gottron of Engineered Systems to discuss not only their award-winning collaboration that earned them the Duro-Last Project of the Year Award but, also their story as roofing professionals. They share how their companies built a strong partnership leading to exceptional results both on and off the jobsite. Dive into the story behind the Minerva Middle School roofing project, a shining example of top-tier craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork. Listen as they share how their partnership brought a complex installation...
Planning Penetrations Before They Become Problems
<p>In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards sits down with Peter Pichini from RPH for a discussion on the value of planning commercial roof penetrations before new equipment, upgrades or other rooftop changes take place. From protecting building-envelope integrity to addressing complex rooftop conditions, they explain how early collaboration and technical expertise can help contractors work through challenging details before the first cut is ever made.<br /><br />Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/<br /><br />Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up<b...
Coffee Conversations LIVE from WRE 2026
<p>You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Western Colloid, coming to you LIVE from the Western Roofing Expo! Join us on day one of the show, Monday, September 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. PT, as we sit down with industry leaders and experts Greg Halavarty of Western Colloid, Marc Hansen of JobNimbus, and Ron Lloyd of Kokua Roofing and the WSRCA. Representing perspectives from across the Western U.S., they share their insights and perspectives live from the trade show floor. We'll discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the roofing industry today, along with what contractors...
Strengthening Fall Protection in Roofing
<p>In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Rich Trewyn and Amy Staska from National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to discuss the NRCA’s Fall Protection Trainer Course for Roofing. They explore why effective fall-protection education matters to roofing contractors, the challenges companies face when building a strong safety-training program and how the course supports people responsible for training roofing workers. The conversation also examines what participants can expect from the course and how contractors can determine whether it is the right educational opportunity for their teams. Listeners will learn how NRCA’s Fall Protection Train...
Building a Career at WTI
<p>In this Roofing Road Trips episode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc (WTI) Field Resources Supervisor, Eric Benson, to talk about career growth, training and development in the roofing industry. Eric’s path from tech to foreman to supervisor offers listeners a firsthand look at how WTI supports employees who want to grow in their careers. Listeners will hear what helped Eric advance, what he has learned along the way and what advice he has for others considering a career with WTI. </p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! </p><p>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com...
Building a Career at WTI
<p>In this Roofing Road Trips episode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc (WTI) Field Resources Supervisor, Eric Benson, to talk about career growth, training and development in the roofing industry. Eric’s path from tech to foreman to supervisor offers listeners a firsthand look at how WTI supports employees who want to grow in their careers. Listeners will hear what helped Eric advance, what he has learned along the way and what advice he has for others considering a career with WTI. </p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! </p><p>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com...
Inside RICOWI’s Fall Seminar
<p>On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jordan Loudon of RICOWI and Andre Desjarlais from Oak Ridge National Lab to discuss the organization’s upcoming Fall 2026 Seminar and Meetings. We’ll explore RICOWI’s longstanding relationship with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and how research, field investigations and real-world data help roofing professionals better understand roof system performance. Jordan and Andre will also highlight some of the key topics attendees can expect to explore at this year’s seminar and the practical takeaways they can bring back to their businesses. We’ll discuss the value of connecti...
