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The Pro’s Guide to Choosing the Right Roofing Hammer
Roofing hammers are the traditional tool for cutting shingles and driving nails into them. Nail guns might be faster, but many residential roofers prefer using
Rooftop Rockin’ with the Beatles
Note: iRoofing does not own the images in this post. Credit to UMG on behalf of Universal Music Catalogue, Disney+, and The Beatles. From the
Roofing’s Biggest Event, IRE 2022, Comes to New Orleans
International Roofing Expo 2022 – New Orleans, LA As the world comes to grips with the idea that the coronavirus and its variants are going
What it Takes to Get Licensed as a Roofing Contractor in New York
Getting a Roofing License in The Empire State For people who live in states other than New York State, “New York” is synonymous with New
What it Takes to Get a California Roofing License
Roofing License California – Getting a Roofing License in The Golden State One of the aspects of the American way of life that makes it
What it Takes to Get a Texas Roofing License
Voluntary Texas Roofing License Requirements Roofing takes a high degree of knowledge and skill, not just brute and brawn. Nevertheless, most states in the U.S.,
How to Get a Roofing License in Florida
Getting a Roofer License in the Sunshine State The American dream of owning your own home may be a daunting challenge for new home buyers,
Roof Measurements Online… A New Way to Perform Roof Takeoffs
iRoofing Introduces Roof Measurement Online. Perform Takeoffs from Desktops, Laptops, and More iRoofing has always endeavored to build the app that all roofing pros want
Snow Retention… All About Roof Snow Guards
How to Prevent Roof Snow Hazards with Snow Retention Systems Snowflakes may be a beautiful miracle of nature, but like most natural phenomena, snow has
Let the Sunshine in…with Roof Skylights
Roof Skylights Make Home Life and Work Life Better You can go all the way back to ancient Rome to find the construction of skylights.
World Champion of Roofs
The Astrodome – Once the Home of 2021 American League Champs – The Houston Astros Former home of 2021 MLB World Series contenders, the Houston
Protective Roofing Eyewear… with Style!
See Clearly and Safely with Top-Notch Safety Glasses for Roofing Safety glasses are a dime a dozen. They’ve practically become a disposable item. For example,
Roofing Knee Pads that Promote Comfort and Health
PPE for Your Knees! Did you know that, as a roofing specialist, you began practicing for your profession when you were about 9 months old?
Roofing Hats for Sun Protection
Sometimes the Only Shade is Under the Bill of Your Roofing Hat! Few types of workers are more exposed to direct rays of the sun
Best Roofing Tool Belt for Contractors
Strap on the Right Roofing Pouch Tool Carrier for You When a roofer is told he should consider dropping a little weight around his waist,
Best Roofing Shirts for Contractors
Roofing Shirts to Facilitate Your Productivity Short sleeve or long sleeve? Button-down or pullover? V-neck, turtle neck, or collared, pocket or pocketless? Men’s or women’s?
What to Wear if You’re a Roofer
Comfortable, Durable Styles in Roofing Clothes You might not consider roofing and construction workers as trend-setting fashionistas, but they are. Just go back about 150
Accessory Dwelling Units – A Hot New Trend
Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway and ACUs They used to be called “backyard cottages,” “mother-in-law apartments,” “granny flats…” but today property owners are building accessory dwelling units
Great Museums Created for Roofers, Carpenters, Architects, and Builders
Old fashioned tools, techniques, materials, and construction machinery Just about every craftsman gets excited about old carpentry and construction tools and machines. Picking up an
Easy, Accurate Roof Calculator App
Calculate Roof Sq. Ft, Roof SQs, and Metric Measurements in Minutes! roof calculator app By now, most roofing contractors know that measuring a roof does
Stop Over-Ordering Roof Materials
iRoofing’s “Subtract” feature … It’s a big PLUS For roof measurements to be precise, they have to account for roof penetrations, such as skylights. Sloped
New Drone to Measure Roofs – DJI Mini SE
The New Drone Every Roofer Needs to Own It’s here… another new drone from DJI and this one is even more nimble and less expensive
Roofing Events: Conferences, Trade Shows & Summits
Rub Elbows with Roofing’s Best One of the great things about running a business is how the competition fuels innovation. Without competitors constantly nipping at
Facts About The Best Roofing Nailers
Roofing Nail Guns Remember when your dad tried to teach you the proper way to use a hammer? Kids tend to hold the hammer near
IRE – The Ultimate Roofing Industry Event
IRE Las Vegas 2021 IRE 2021 – International Roofing Expo While the roofing industry celebrates another great year at IRE 2021 – the International Roofing
Take a Tour of Boral’s Virtual Showroom
People like immersive experiences that offer the thrills, skills, and chills enjoyed in a well-designed video game. Such an online experience isn’t something one might
iRoofing’s Accuracy Wins Gold in Digital Measurement Software
How to Measure Using Satellite Images First, we measured the roof of Kokugikan Arena, the venue for Olympic boxing in 2021. Now, we’ll show you
Explore the places where roof decking is born!
Weyerhaeuser invites you to explore the nature & wildlife of its land holdings. As we battle the dastardly COVID-19 virus and its variants, the price
Rooftops of the Tokyo Olympics
Wherever there’s a roof, there’s iRoofing to measure it! The long-awaited Summer Olympics are upon us. Did you know that this quadrennial event is still
Roof Design Software
What ever happened to roofs that really made a statement – roofs that inspired those intricate sandcastles we made at the beach – roofs that
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
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,
Concrete Tiles – Luxurious and Resilient
Roofing material with the strength of stone Concrete may very well be the greatest invention since the wheel. Imagine what it would have been like
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
Photovoltaic Glass Tiles – The Future of Solar is Here
Tesla Solar Tiles – An Innovative Roofing Solution If “The Green New Deal” ever sees the light of day, solar roofs may become as popular
Cedar Split Shake – Beautiful and Natural
A Delicacy of Property Owners and Architects Of all the traditional forms of roof coverings, cedar shake stands out as truly warm, organic, and rustic…
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
Composite Tiles – Innovative Roofing with a Natural Look
Composite tile is a fantastic alternative to higher-priced natural materials Slate and cedar shake shingles are often simulated with composite material composed of fiberglass, asphalt,
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
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
Roof Inspection App Almost all roofing contractors perform a roof inspection and report before finalizing project needs and costs. How else would they thoroughly understand
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™
LAST UPDATED: 7/20/2021: Stay tuned for more updates and take a look at our addition of Rivian RT! The Right Pickup Trucks for Roofing –
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
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
Hammers to High-Tech. How Building Pros 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 roof pitch measurements by just eyeballing it. If their estimate
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
