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Roof Fire Prevention Tips for 4th of July
Fire Resistant Roofs Make The 4th of July More Enjoyable The 4th of July is always a jubilant time when people get outside to enjoy
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Sell Roofs from Afar
Introduction We’ve come to a point at which technology allows us alternatives for communicating in sufficiently personal ways. In the past 8 years, we at
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Luxury Roofing Products for Trendsetting Roofing Pros
Presidential Roofing When you think of stately homes, perhaps you picture long cobblestone driveways leading up to multi-story manors. Walls and arched entryways are fashioned
Roofing has Weathered a “Perfect Storm” of Challenges
The Skies are Clearing for Roofing Pros Just a few months ago the prospects for the short term future of the construction and roofing industry
Understanding Roofing Underlayment
Shingles, tile, barreled clay roofing, slate, cedar shake… these and other forms of roof coverings have proven to be effective barriers against nature’s punishing elements.
Advantages of Having An Entire Roof System from One Manufacturer
Integrated, Single-Sourced Roof Systems Roofing Contractors tend to favor certain roofing products and accessories – brands, such as Owens Corning, Certainteed, GAF, Malarkey, and Atlas,
Ranking The 10 Best Roofing Pants
The Top Workwear for Roofing Pros Roofing pros put their pants on one leg at a time, just like everyone else. The only difference is,
Get Into Gutters and Up Your Cash Flow
Gutters Do More than Keep Heads Dry As all Roofing Contractors know well, gutters aren’t just up there to keep dripping water off homeowner’s hairdos
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 and Sustainable “Green” Roofing
Green on our Minds… In March, we told you about “green roofs,” as we were inspired by St Patrick’s Day! Now, we are even more
The Beauty of Boral
Fine Products Praised by Roofing Contractors the World Over There’s a certain amount of prestige connected with driving a luxury automobile. People notice the make
Creating Measurement Reports for Complex Roofs
Varied Slopes, Dormers, Overhangs, and Skylights… How to Measure Complex Roofs. Make Complex Roof Measurements Easier with iRoofing! As if the job of a roofing
Rubber Roofing – Attractive and Environmentally Sound
Rubber Roofing – Rich Textures, Natural Appeal Rubber shingles represent another great innovation that can serve as a nice upgrade from asphalt shingles. Like composite,
Metal Roofing – From Panels to Premium Tiles
Metal Sheet Roofing and Metal Shingles When you think of metal roofing, you might picture country homes, lodges, and barns with metal panels sloping from
Clay Tiles – Roofing with an Old World Flair
Clay Tiles – Symbol of America’s European Influence Close your eyes and picture a countryside villa in Spain. What do you see? Bright colored stucco,
The Unsurpassed Elegance of Slate Roofing
Slate Roofing is Great Roofing! Slate is the highest prized roofing material in the Western World. Long admired for its natural beauty and resiliency, luxury
Drone Roof Inspections
The Best Drones for Roofers and Why You Should Use Them Why use a drone for roof inspection? The answer is simple. Drones have come
Roofing Pros’ List of 2021 New Years Resolutions
Has there ever been a better time than now to set some New Year’s resolutions? The year 2021 is just days away and many contractors
Roofers Make Outstanding Holiday Home Decorators!
Maybe you’ve been stringing lights for Christmas ever since you were a kid, perched on your dad’s shoulders to place the star of Bethlehem atop
Black Friday 2020 Bargains for Roofing Pros
With Black Friday closing in rapidly (Nov 27, 2020), many deals are already available. iRoofing has shopped around and plucked out a few choice ideas
A Salute to Patriotic Roofs
You don’t need a flagpole to display Old Glory. With the contentious election results this year and as Veterans’ Day 2020 draws near, we celebrate
Roofing Pros – Prepare for Virtual Meetings as the “New Normal”
Who’s tired of talking about COVID-19? Even though iRoofing has long held the perfect antidote to doing your roof measurements, estimates, and sales presentations, without
About Steep Roofs and How to Safely Work on Them
Before it was reshaped by an Earthquake, the Hillary Step was a steep vertical portion of frozen terrain near the top of Mount Everest, almost
5 Simple Rules for a Great Roofing Website
Most roofing companies have a website and most of you have put a lot of tender loving care into organizing its content while conveying your
Roofers Music Playlist
Great Music to Rev Up Your Roofing We’ve done a little research and relied on our own instincts to come up with what we think
8 Great Roofing Ladders
Heavy-Duty Roofing Ladders: Your Stairways to Heaven! As a company that gets jazzed by any new technologies— whether it be in software development or in
Contractors’ Checklist for Hurricane Readiness
The Atlantic hurricane season is already one of the worst yet. To date (August 26, 2020) we’ve seen 13 named storms. That is a record
Best Shoes for Roofing
From roofing boots to sports-inspired work footwear-Here are our “best shoes for roofing” From traditional blue-collar, steel-toed roofing boots for burly brutes to high-priced indestructible,
A Lifestyle Idea Board for New Roofing Pros
As a roofing pro, you’re on top of the world (no pun intended). You make good money as a young roofing specialist, you’re fit from
Roofer Slang
Slang is a fascinating aspect of human communication. It’s a sometimes funny, sometimes angry, sometimes exclusive extension of language. While formal English and grammar rarely
Skills: As Important as Education, Declares Uncle Sam
Recently, the President of the United States did something that was long overdue. He recognized that some of the best candidates for civil service jobs
Hi-Tech Contractors™ Catch More Fish
In our last blog about fishing, we pointed out why roofing pros make great anglers. Now, we’re here to celebrate some of the technology that
Roofing Jobs Make Life Really Rewarding
The Roles of a Roofing Pro Is there anything more satisfying than knowing you’ve accomplished something with your own two hands? When you’re engaged in
How to Sell Roofs for a Living. Here’s our Advice.
Roofing Sales Success Tips The principles behind successful roofing sales follow many of the same principles in selling anything else. But, it’s important to embed
6 Reasons Roofers Make Great Anglers
From sea to shining sea… from lake to glistening lake… and from river bend to river bend, roofing specialists have a knack for hooking everything
It’s Here! The Best Roofing App for iPhone
It’s what the Roofing World has Waited for The world as we know it has changed for the better! How? Because, working remotely to create
Roof Inspection Reports in the Palm of Your Hand
Almost all roofing contractors perform a roof inspection and report before finalizing project needs and costs. How else would they thoroughly understand and document where
Present Roof Projects Remotely. Close More Sales.
Your Digital Roofing Sales Presentation… In our blog last year about how to Create a Killer Digital Pitchbook, we told you how roofing technology can
6 Reasons Why the 2020 Hurricane Season Could be the Worst
Roofing Contractors, Storm Roofers, Storm Contractors & Independent Insurance Adjusters, Take Note: The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1st and runs all the way
Best Roofing Trucks for Hi-Tech Contractors™
The Right Pickup Trucks for Roofing – Foreign & Domestic What kind of truck should I buy for my business? That question is one of
Access to Roofing Technology Expands with Gulfeagle Supply Partnership
As the construction industry begins to adapt to a “new normal,” manufacturers, distributors, contractors and property owners are rapidly migrating to software solutions that take
Roofing Season is Back. But the Rules have Changed
Roofing Now. What an Interesting Time it Is. Last month we shared these ideas about getting ready for the new roofing season. Warmer weather has
Effects of COVID-19 in the Roofing Industry
Eavesdropping on NRCA Virtual Town Hall Meetings In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Roofing Contractors Association brought out their big guns and
Let’s Get Our Country Open Again
Sick from the virus? Or, Sick OF the virus! The spread of coronavirus has been a nightmare. This pandemic is something we never asked for,
How to Start a Roofing Company
Starting a Roofing Business Are you planning to start a roofing company? Are you already operating a roofing business but just aren’t sure if all
10 Products Roofers Will Appreciate
Our world is full of brilliant innovators, so much so that almost every great new idea seems like it’s been thought before. Nevertheless, it’s fun
Hammers to High-Tech. How Roofing Pros can Get Jobs Done Remotely.
Construction is an industry in transition with giant leaps made in areas of technology in recent years. Many manual tasks, including work requiring ladders and
10 Answers to Common Questions About Roofing Software
A terrific piece was published on March 30, 2020 by Roofers Coffee Shop editor, Karen Edwards. In the article, Edwards addresses 10 Questions Roofing Companies
Reasons for Roofing Pros to Stay Positive in Light of COVID-19 Disarray
First of all, who knows where the U.S. and world economy is going to end up after the COVID-19 pandemic. Admittingly, the next few weeks
What You Should Know About Lead Gen Sites
Roofing Lead Generation It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You’re a hard-working contractor who’s continually looking for the best way to bid more jobs and close more
Serving the Needs of Roofing Customers in the Wake of Coronavirus and Social Distancing
Contractors are now beginning to feel the effects of the coronavirus outbreak as they start to hear from customers who are reluctant to engage in physical interaction with the general public.
Clever Marketing or Cunning Manipulation?
Eighty-some years ago a genius of public relations – an evil genius some might say – used brilliant schemes to influence consumer sentiment like no
Roofing Business Headaches… and How Tech Tools can Help
Hear what bothers roofers. Learn how high tech can help!
Women in Roofing… Reaching New Heights!
An Interview with Karina Cristancho of Crown Roofing Despite the fact that many women are gainfully employed in the roofing industry, the perception remains that
3 Ways Hi-Tech Roofers™ Rule the Skies
A high altitude look at satellite, aerial, and drone roof imagery. There are three main sources for photographic overhead images — satellites, airplanes, and drones.
10 Ways to Prep for Roofing Season
Throughout North America, especially in the northern states and Canada where winter often prohibits roofing work, the period (now) prior to the warmer months should
Burning Down the House | iRoofing at IRE 2020
The 65th year of the International Roofing Expo (formerly known as the NRCA Convention) was celebrated February 4-6, 2020 in Dallas, Texas, and iRoofing was
Protect Your Bids with Dynamic DIY Roof Reports
Enhanced roof reports let you display the level of detail best for you. You’re in control over what information you want to share with others.
Gizmos that Raised the Roof at the Consumer Electronics Show
With a little advice from Wired Magazine and some of our own investigation, we selected a few of the “cutting-edge” gadgets that stole the show
What do Netflix and Roof Reports have in Common?
Film historians consider 1939 the greatest year in the history of Hollywood. Gone with The Wind debuted that year as did The Wizard of Oz,
9 Ways to Increase Accuracy with Digital Measurements
How to Accurately Measure Roofs from Satellite and Aerial Images In most cases, satellite and aerial roof measurement technology is 99% accurate, if you follow
Bidding Roof Jobs: Know Your Worth
Tried & true methods for preserving your profit margin and building your brand Roofing Contractors are lucky folks. Why? Because there’s a lot of opportunity
What I learned from 30 Years in Sales
How to Be a Good Roof Salesman Steve Gardner was a rock n’ roller at heart. Sanger, his stage name, was a whiz on a
Gingerbread House meets Roofing Software
I Measure. I Estimate. I Eat! The Kringle Roofing company is swamped with business this time of year. Christmas is when many gingerbread people wish
How to Measure Roofs with Parapet Walls
The Origin of The Parapet The modern concept of a parapet wall dates back centuries. The term parapet comes from a word in the Italian
A Roofer’s Guide to Off-Season Success
It’s no longer baseball season. The Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros in the 2019 World Series and now star pitcher Max Scherzer is probably
Roofers – Stop Losing Money on Pitch!
How to Measure Roof Pitch A lot of good roofing contractors can judge the approximate pitch of a roof just by eyeballing it. If their
Why We Endorse The Mavic Mini Drone
After weeks of product searches and hours of flight testing at its South Florida headquarters, iRoofing has put its stamp of approval on DJI’s newest
Tesla Trucks, Robotic Roofing and What’s to Come in 2020
Roaring Twenties Redux… Will 2020 be anything like the Roaring Twenties of yesteryear? The 1920’s embraced what was seen as the coming of a Modern
Close More Sales with a Roof Simulator
Think about it… You can “build” your new car and see exactly what it’s going to look like before you decide to buy it. You
Roof Styles Over the Past 200 Years
Have you ever stopped to think about the significance of a roof? We all realize it’s that thing covering our homes, protecting us from the
MAVIC MINI: Downsize Your Drone. Upgrade Your Image.
1st Under-250g Drone has Arrived! Look. Up in the Sky. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the Mavic Mini! This tiny
Tesla Solar Shingles: What Every Roofer Needs to Know.
14 things you need to know about Tesla roof shingles. On October 25, 2019, Elon Musk and his inner circle of tech engineers announced that
Training. The Secret to Success with Roofing Technology
You learned what iRoofing offers. You grasped its potential to accelerate your business. You subscribed to the service, and now you’re ready to put technology
How a Startup Stays Up
iRoofing Celebrates 7 Years Technology startups conjure images of young, clever entrepreneurs brainstorming in the corner of an uptown Starbucks. You imagine them in some
Top Dog Breeds for Roofing Pros
You think this is just clickbait, don’t you? Well it’s not and, to get through this doggone list, we promise you’re not going to have
Dress for Roofing Success!
You’re a pro, dress like one! Teamwear is the essence of branding your company and a uniformed crew makes customers feel great about hiring you. You
We Measured the Most Haunted Places in The U.S.
Traumatize Your Kids with these SQy Ghost Stories. Halloween comes but once a year and for moms, dads, uncles, aunts, and aBOOlitos, it’s payback time!
Mobile devices, satellites, and digital toolsets propel $30+Billion roofing sector ahead.
iRoofing LLC, a South Florida-based software development company, announced the release of its newest innovation for roofing contractors, a full-featured Android phone app.
Don’t Let Measurements Eat Up Your Bottom Line
Before we get to the nuts of bolts of roof measurement options and costs, consider the process of technology adaptation. Sometimes the simplest things take
Meeting the Minds of the Roofing Industry at “Best of Success”
The 15th Annual Best of Success event took place September 15 – 17, 2019 in South Florida. The event was held at the J.W. Marriott,
6 Tips for Growing Sales with Unlimited DIY Roof Reports
Having remote, do-it-yourself roof measurement technology at your fingertips gives you some unique advantages… advantages that extend far beyond selling single roof replacement or repair
Wicked Wheels of Roofing
Roofing Contractors Know How to Roll! The three cardinal rules of a successful Roofing Contractor… Do quality work Deliver a fair value to customers Drive
Top 10 Iconic Roof Scenes
At iRoofing, we’re obsessed with all things roofing. We even get excited when we see a roof co-starring in a movie! In this list, we’ve
iRoofing’s Clearoof™ Aerial Imagery – Clearly an Enhancement to Roof Measurements
Nowadays it’s amazing how you can type an address into Google Maps and quickly zero-in on any home just about anywhere. We’ve gotten so used
Roofings Premier Phone App has Arrived!
Roofing’s Premier Phone App has Arrived! and it’s “Empower-ful!” You asked for it – We spent months developing it! iRoofing for Android™ phones is now
Staying Cool on Roofs… It’s Not all that Black & White
What will best ward off the relentless, pounding hot rays of the sun? It’s not that black and white. In fact, it’s sort of complicated!
iRoofing Rocks the House at the 97th Annual FRSA Convention
The iRoofing team just got back from a great time at the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association 97th Annual Convention. The event took
How to Measure a Roof from Blueprints
Measure a roof from blueprints with simple-to-use technology. When the economy is growing and consumer confidence is high, new home construction follows suit. Not everyone
Whatever Happened to Reading?
Technology’s War on Words. Once upon a time, there was a bookstore bigger than any library on Earth. It took more than 20,000 people to
Create a Digital Roofing Sales Presentation
It used to be that roofing contractors lugged around sample boards, bulky manufacturers’ catalogs, clipboards with carbon copy contract forms, homespun 3-ring binders with snapshots
4th of July Eats for Ravenous Roofers
Four simple grilling recipes that will blow the shingles off your Independence Day cravings! Seattle Dogs Grill some hot dogs, the large kind…split down the
Top 6 Reasons to Use Technology for Roof Estimates
Man can not live by roof measurement tools alone! Accurate measurements are just the beginning of any roofing quote. A complete and accurate assessment of
Climate Change: A Hot Topic for the Roofing Industry
No matter what your opinion is on the topic of climate change, severe weather events, rising sea levels, and wildfires are influencing market trends in
Top 10 Reasons To Use Technology For Roof Measurements
Many guides will explain to you how to use house measuring software, specifically how to measure roofs. But in this article, I’ll like to focus
Happy 50th Anniversary to Apollo 11 and its remarkable “shingles!”
This summer marks 50 years since the lunar landing of Apollo 11 with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. July 20, 1969 will
How Technology can help make a Great First Impression
Men and women in construction trades work hard. For many, their office is the front seat of a truck and “business-casual” means Red Wing boots
iRoofing Visits Montreal and Portland Areas for ROOFTech and Malarkey Expo
Malarkey & Rooftech montreal 2019 May 1, 2019 – It was a busy April for the iRoofing team which attended ROOFTech in Montreal, Canada and
5 Ways Drones Will Improve the Way You Do Roof Estimates
Roofing is Not for the Faint of Heart Did you know that residential construction workers are far more likely to suffer a work-related injury or
Is Your Sales Team Mobile? Tips for Using Tablets in Sales.
Since 2010, mobile tablets have become one of the fastest growing technologies ever. The tablet is becoming a primary business tool for many professionals who
Save Time by Using a Drone to Measure a Roof!
The rising popularity of drones in the roofing industry is no accident. Professional contractors everywhere are seeing the advantages of merging technology with their toolbox;
iRoofing at ROOFTech 2017 in Toronto
As the only roofing expo in Canada, ROOFTech is a biennial event that draws crowds of contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers to The International Centre in
iRoofing at ROOFTech 2017 in Toronto
iRoofing is honored to be featured in Atlas Roofing’s recent YouTube video highlighting 6 Super Apps for Roofers! We are proud to be the only application