The Future of Roofing: Part III
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The future of roofing will likely not be exactly as we imagined it. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that 3D printing, self-healing materials, and smart roofing systems—three things we discussed in our last two articles—weren’t even on our roofing radar. By the end of your career, there will probably […]
The Future of Roofing: Part II
Smart Roofing. The pace and reach of technology are relentless. While it took many decades for the classic telephone to reach 50% of households, cell phones achieved the same penetration in less than five years. Today, the number of transistors in a microchip doubles roughly every two years, leading to faster and more powerful computers. […]
The Future of Roofing: Part I
3D Printing and Self-Healing Materials. Technology moves fast, and it’s moving increasingly faster as time goes on. Consider that it took 2.4 million years for mankind to control fire and use it for cooking, but only 66 years to go from the first flight to humans landing on the moon. Now, look around you. Chances […]
5 Tips To Reduce Fuel And Maintenance Costs.
Cutting Wasteful Habits To Make Every Penny Count. There are plenty of one-truck roofers out there, and many roofing companies run a fleet of vehicles. Either way, your spending on fuel adds up. If you’re one of the roofing pros running several trucks, fuel spend is likely one of your most significant operating costs. Add […]
Marco + FRSA = A Great Combination.
Come See Us June 4-6. At Marco, we know how important it is to stay connected with the roofing community—to see our friends, distributors, customers, and those who we hope will become Marco customers soon! That’s why we’re proud to always attend the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association Annual Convention and Expo. This […]
Does National Roofing Week Matter To You? It Should.
Start Planning Now For June 1-7. National Roofing Week is coming. Why? The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) promotes National Roofing Week to raise awareness about the significance of roofs in protecting homes and businesses. It also emphasizes the dedication of roofing professionals (you) who ensure the safety and comfort of building occupants. Now the […]
Superior Performance Is Just A Click Away.
Putting The Info You Need At Your Fingertips. If you’re a regular Roofers Coffee Shop reader, you probably know by now that you can visit marcoindustries.com for a variety of useful information on our products, installation, FAQs, and other resources. But we thought we’d make things even easier by sharing some of Marco’s downloadable information […]
Products for Your Spring Inspections.
Getting Customers Ready for Storm Season. In our last article, we discussed the opportunity you have to help homeowners and businesses prepare their roofs for the upcoming storm season. Our Spring Storm Maintenance Checklist not only provided great information to share with prospective customers, it also gave straightforward guidelines on what you should do once […]
Spring Roof Maintenance Opportunities.
Getting Customers Ready for Storm Season. As spring arrives, you have a prime opportunity to help homeowners and businesses prepare their roofs for the upcoming storm season. It’s a valuable service for them, and a good opportunity to get your name out there to boost brand recognition (for when those storms do come in) and […]
What Does Angi Report Say To Roofers?
Homeowners Weigh In On Home Spending Issues. Angi, formerly Angi’s List, is a popular website and app that helps people find local home service professionals, such as plumbers, landscapers, and roofers. You may use them as a good source of leads. Or you may find yourself competing with many roofers in the same area for […]
