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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
Steve Gardner is a rock n’ roller at heart. “sanger,” his stage name, is a whiz on a Fender Stratocaster. He’s also a lyricist and
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
5 Fun Ways to Find the Best Roof for Your Home
1. Ride around the neighborhood It may seem ridiculously obvious, but riding around your neighborhood to get inspiration for your new roof is a good
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!
Finding Mr. Right… for your roof replacement 😍
First of all, not every roofing professional is a “Mr.” but we couldn’t resist the engaging theme for this blog about choosing the right roofing
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.
Roofing Lingo… Learn to “Talk the Talk.”
If you’re a homeowner, the prospect of a new roof can be as exciting as it is intimidating. A new roof is one of the
Insurance: Steps to Filing a Roof Damage Claim.
Your roof is the front line of attack against the elements. Wind is probably the biggest adversary of your roof, but there are other enemies
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!
Roofings 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 Killer Digital Pitchbook
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
May 1, 2019 – It was a busy April for the iRoofing team which attended ROOFTech in Montreal, Canada and the Malarkey Roofing Products Expo
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!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOJ1SY_ttpk The rising popularity of drones in the roofing industry is no accident. Professional contractors everywhere are seeing the advantages of merging technology with their
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
iRoofing Releases App for Android™
iRoofing has done it again and increased contractor’s capabilities! Until now, the service was only available for the Apple iPad. Now that Android capabilities have