IKO Industries
IKO’S Approved Applicator Program Elevates Contractors' Expertise
The program helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. IKO, a global leader of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, launched its new IKO Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) for commercial contractors at Canada’s premier roofing exposition – ROOFTech. IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness ...
What is Roof Flashing, Why is it Important, and How Can I Install It?
By IKO. Roof flashing is a thin material, usually galvanized steel, that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof, wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer. Editor's note: Use this information to help educate your homeowners or share with ...
The Correct Roof Shingle Exposure for 3-Tab and Laminate Shingles
By IKO. Shingles with the right exposure will create the intended look and, assuming all else is installed properly, will provide optimal protection to the roof. Editor's note: This article is a nice refresher for your crew and a good learning tool for new employees. A shingle’s exposure is the portion of ...
Guide to Drip Edges for Shingle Roofs
By IKO. What’s the purpose of roof drip edges? Editor's note: If you have new employees, this is a great resource to help educate them about the importance of drip edges and what purpose they serve in a roofing system. Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the ...
Choosing a Name for Your Roofing Business & Great Roofing Business Names
By IKO. How to choose a name for your roofing business can be a challenge as well as a great opportunity. We’ll help you make the right decision by discussing the following: What’s unique about your roofing company? How to come up with names for your roofing business. How to ensure your name is unique. Roofing ...
Bidding and Estimating so You Can Remain Profitable
By IKO. How to bid, estimate and price a roofing job. Investing a little time into learning how to bid roofing jobs and how to estimate roofing jobs can pay dividends for your business. Roofing Contractor has found that 90 percent of roofers underbid their jobs. The whole industry could benefit from ...
Customers Set Sights on Atlantic Blue for 2019
Newest Dynasty color is the favorite shingle of industry poll participants. IKO gave customers and contractors the power to voice their opinions in the 2019 IKO Voter’s Choice Poll for IKO’s shingle color of the year. Of the four color options, Atlantic Blue, Shadow Brown, Monaco Red and Emerald Green, Atlantic ...
IKO Announces Hagerstown Production Plans
Company’s sixth U.S. manufacturing location slated for 2020 opening. IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products has announced today that it will be constructing a new production facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. The 500,000 square foot manufacturing and warehouse site will mark IKO’s first new location ...
IKO Introduces New Performance Shingle Nordic™
Features rare combination of impact resistance, reinforced nail zone for wind resistance and high-definition colors. IKO, a global manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, introduced the new Nordic™ performance shingle line. Available in nine high-definition colors for maximum curb appeal, these heavy-duty laminated performance architectural shingles ...
IKO Launches New North American Residential Roofing Website
The redesigned, easy-to-navigate website offers elevated features for both contractors and homeowners. IKO today announced the launch of its newNorth American website for residential roofing. Designed with both contractors and homeowners in mind, the easy-to-navigate new site elevates the user experience for those researching roofing options, products and best practices.Homeowners can ...
