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Top August Articles: COVID-19 Concerns, Heat Safety and Industry Growth
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past month. Looking at last month’s most popular articles, it’s clear that safety is still at the forefront of the roofing industry’s mind. Over the summer we experienced unprecedented heat waves and thus some of our most viewed articles ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Will be Attending METALCON! Will You?
By Evelyn Witterholt. Join RCS and other metal industry professionals at METALCON, the metal construction industry’s largest international event. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) is looking forward to attending this year’s METALCON and we hope to see you there! METALCON 2022 is gearing up to be another great show for the metal construction ...
Co-inventor of GALVALUME® Makes Life-long Impression on Metal Construction Industry Colleagues
By S-5! The icon and mentor was recently recognized for his achievements. Fifty-six years ago, Angelo Borzillo was an employee of Bethlehem Steel, an American steelmaking company in Pennsylvania. For most of the 20th century, Bethlehem Steel was one of the world's largest steel producing and shipbuilding companies. Borzillo and his manager, ...
Which System is Better for Mounting Solar: Rail or Rail-less?
By Evelyn Witterholt. For contractors mounting solar, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of rail and rail-less solar mounting systems. Solar panels and metal go hand in hand! The durability and sustainability of metal roofing pairs well with the energy efficiency of solar panels. With many home and ...
Case Study: State Record-breaking Solar + Storage System
By Evelyn Witterholt. Vacuum thermal processing service facility features the largest rooftop solar + storage system in California. Solar Atmospheres of California (SACA), a vacuum thermal processing service facility has more than 60 furnaces for vacuum heat treating and brazing. Because of their high demand for energy, their plant in Fontana, ...
Must-see Booths at WRE 2022!
By Evelyn Witterholt. The 2022 Western Roofing Expo is quickly approaching! Make sure you visit these booths while at the show. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) will be at this year’s Western Roofing Expo and we hope to see you there too! The annual event that’s brought to you by the Western States ...
Attaching Solar Panels to Metal Roofs Just Got Easier
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. S-5!’s zero-penetration clamps are designed to securely attach various roofing accessories to standing seam metal roofs without penetrating the roof panel. It’s no secret that metal roofs and solar panels go great together. The durability of metal and the sustainability of solar panels create a ...
Top June Articles: Fall Protection, Metal Roofing and Employee Appreciation
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. This past June, some of our most popular articles were all about metal roofing! Our number one article focused on rib rollers, a prominent feature on metal roofing panels. And everyone couldn’t get enough of our METALCON article ...
S-5! Celebrates its 30th Year in Business
Learn the story of S-5! from the very beginning. The beginnings of S-5! is a tale steeped in history. It all began in 1991. Haddock had been a long-time contractor (and consultant) in the metal roofing and metal construction industry — having learned ground-up, straight from the trenches, all about erecting ...
Make the Most of Metal Roofing With These Sealants
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. How can you effectively waterproof any metal roof by using EPDM and butyl sealants? With metal on the rise as a premium roofing material, many contractors are wondering how to make the most out of the metal roofs they install. Part of the appeal of metal is ...
