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From the Holy Roller to solar power: The Vatican City’s green initiatives
By Emma Peterson. Following Pope Francis’ Fratello Sole motu propio, the Vatican City moves forward with the installation of more solar panels. We all heard about the Popemobile (also called the Holy Roller) going green last year as part of his initiative to move towards zero carbon emissions, but you might not ...
Top February stories: Competitions, rewards and new regulations
By Emma Peterson. From the biggest, international roofing event to new innovations and mandates, February was a busy month! In the roofing world, this February was all about trade shows and events. From the International Builders Show (IBS) to the National Women in Roofing (NWIR)’s annual conference. Two of our top articles ...
Building more than a rewards program
By Emma Peterson. IKO’s ROOFPRO program is about more than just rewards, it’s about building a partnership. IKO Industries runs a program called ROOFPRO® which supports contractors in the field when using IKO products with things like rebates and discounts on purchases and access to training and resources. However, this ...
Take a walk down the 2024 memory lane with us
By Emma Peterson. As we look towards 2025, let’s take a quick look back at what was top of mind for home and building owners in 2024! Here at AskARoofer, our goal is to find the answers to any roofing-related questions you have! In the last year, we are proud ...
Explore the urban oasis that is the Javits Center’s roof
By Emma Peterson. This innovative roof not only increases biodiversity and sustainability, but it mitigates stormwater runoff and produces fresh fruits and vegetables! When you’re in New York City, New York, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the bustling, chaotic streets and take a walk somewhere green. Maybe ...
Painting the town red
By Hannah Ford. A closer look at the rooftop art celebrating the Phillies’ success. As one of the most popular sports, baseball accumulates many passionate fans who come up with creative ways to support their teams. One such tribute in Philadelphia, to support the Phillies, could be seen from the ...
Top August stories: Building community, energy efficiency and synthetic slate
By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the latest stories with these top articles on AskARoofer™ from August 2024. The roofing industry prioritizes community, and it’s always great to read about how contractors continually show up for their communities. Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC in Woodville, Ohio, surprised a local ...
Top July articles: Shingle options, a national survey and student skills
By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the latest stories with these trending articles on AskARoofer™ from last month. Are you getting ready for a roof replacement? Consider choosing IKO Industries’ Crowne Slate® Performance Designer shingles for nature-inspired colors you’ll love and superior weather protection you’ll need. These shingles come with ...
Top June stories: Pro tips, product resilience and proactive protection
By Dani Sheehan. In case you missed them, these are the June trending articles on AskARoofer™. When was the last time you had your roof inspected? Much like the spring cleaning that gets pushed off every year, roof maintenance is easy to forget. However, it can provide critical prevention to ...
Got Skills? These students sure do!
By Lauren White. SkillsUSA 2024 proved that the world is in skilled hands with the next generation of tradespeople entering the workforce. 6,647 students. 115 national competitions. Over 200 SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. 1.79 million square feet of competition area. Welcome to SkillsUSA 2024! Having trained, studied and competed all year, the best ...
