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November 3, 2026
By Emma Peterson. The roofing trade provides youth with job security, hands-on work, strong compensation and opportunities for lifelong learning. In an article for CBC News, Jenna Benchetrit wrote, “Young people tend to be the first and hardest hit when economic conditions are weak. In the years since the pandemic, ... Read More
November 3, 2026
By The Coffee Shops®. The event will bring education, innovation and networking to Mississauga, Ontario. The Canadian Roofing Expo will return January 19-20, 2027, at the International Centre’s Hall 5 in Mississauga, Ontario. The biennial event brings together roofing professionals to explore products, technologies, techniques and educational opportunities shaping the industry. As ... Read More
October 29, 2026
By The Coffee Shops®. RCAM gives roofing professionals an opportunity to become part of an established community and strengthen their connection to the industry. Successful roofing businesses are built on more than individual projects. They also depend on relationships, shared knowledge and a strong professional community. For contractors and industry ... Read More
October 27, 2026
By The Coffee Shops® Connect with industry professionals, explore the trade show floor and stop by the Coffee Shop booth at The Buildings Show. Mark your calendars for North America’s leading event for building and development. The Buildings Show will take place on December 2 - 4, 2026 at the Metro Toronto ... Read More

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Members of the CRCA, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association are the most knowledgeable roofing contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers in Canada. We advocate for and keep our members informed on matters of national and international interest. As the voice of the Canadian roofing industry since 1960, CRCA promotes collaboration within the industry from ... Read More
Founded in 1904 as the General Roofing Manufacturing Company, CertainTeed Roofing is a leading manufacturer of commercial, residential, metal and solar roofing products and systems. Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CertainTeed Roofing has eleven manufacturing locations in the United States and a network of contractor and distributor partners across North America. To ... Read More
We are consultants. We are confidants. We are colleagues. We are Cotney Consulting Group. Why Cotney? Join Cotney Consulting Group, where we're more than consultants — your success partners. Cotney is led by John Kenney, a 45-year veteran in roofing business transformation, and offers unparalleled expertise. Kenney's real-world experience in leading multi-million dollar ... Read More
With a 40-year legacy of delivering the highest quality solutions - including our RubberGard™ EPDM, UltraPly™ TPO, PVC, metal, asphalt, polyiso, and more - we’re committed to excellence in commercial roofing and building partnerships rooted in trust. Our offerings are backed by industry-leading warranties, a dedicated team of technical experts ... Read More
DECRA Metal Roofing products are manufactured at our state-of-the-art facility in California but our proprietary stone-coating manufacturing process has an illustrious history that dates back to World War II. An emulsion coating derived from road tar and stone chips was first developed by the Decraspray Company in wartime England to ... Read More

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November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. - November 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI), host Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by industry leaders to explore the trends shaping roofing markets around the world. With perspectives from around the world, panelists will discuss economic conditions, workforce challenges, evolving regulations and sustainability initiatives impacting contractors ... Read More
November 27, 2026 at 7:45 a.m. - November 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Nudura's one-day training program teaches participants basic Nudura ICF installation skills for concrete homes and light commercial structures. Led by a certified Nudura installation specialist and experienced ICF installer, we'll break down the installation process, work through common building scenarios that arise in the field, and explain how our unique ... Read More
December 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
The Buildings Show is the event your industry peers and leading experts attend to discover, learn and discuss what’s next for the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial building sectors across North America. Join 18,000+ industry professionals who design, build, renovate and manage Ontario's construction and real estate projects. Connect through ... Read More
January 19, 2027 at 7:45 a.m. - January 19, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.
Nudura's one-day training program teaches participants basic Nudura ICF installation skills for concrete homes and light commercial structures. Led by a certified Nudura installation specialist and experienced ICF installer, we'll break down the installation process, work through common building scenarios that arise in the field, and explain how our unique ... Read More

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November 4, 2026
In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Karen Edwards sits down with Bob Woykin of Sentry Building Innovations to explore the realities of roofing across Canada's diverse climate zones, why underlayment plays a critical role in protecting the building envelope and what contractors should consider when selecting products ... Read More
August 10, 2026
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney, of Cotney Consulting Group, who has more than 40 years of industry experience, to celebrate the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.ca. Drawing on his work in both Canada and the United States, John shares his perspective on the Canadian roofing ... Read More
July 7, 2026
On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heid J. Ellsworth sits down with industry leaders Paul Forgues, Stephane Poissant and Jason Campbell from the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) to break down two important roofing events. They discuss the 65th CRCA National Conference and Annual General Meeting in Québec ... Read More
March 20, 2026
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with industry leaders to unpack the latest findings from the Market Index Survey for Reroofing. Created and maintained by a coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada, the Market ... Read More

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November 30, 2023
Wildfires in Canada. Too much rain in some areas, drought conditions in other areas. Sweltering temperatures; plunging temperatures. The weather is a hot topic. For this RLW, we’ve gathered roofing experts to talk about how synthetic slate and shake roofing products not only survive, but can thrive, in today’s extreme ... Read More
March 14, 2022
RoofersCoffeeShop® is proud to team up with TAMKO to bring this iconic roofing digital community to the fingertips of TAMKO Certified Contractors and Team TAMKO Contractors. Showcasing the power of digital marketing and business services, RoofersCoffeeShop’s Heidi J. Ellsworth will share a special tour of the site along with overviews ... Read More
January 17, 2022
Learn how WTI launched into Canada with a large safety equipment installation! Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with the extraordinary Canadian team from Weatherproofing Technologies Canada, a division of Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated. Part of the Tremco family, WTC launched with a service program for their Canadian customers while also building ... Read More
September 29, 2020
National Women in Roofing Portland, OR Council Talk "A Digital Community that Helps Build Your Business" Heidi Ellsworth, President RoofersCoffeeShop® and founder of National Women in Roofing RoofersCoffeeShop® is proud to bring this iconic digital roofing community to the fingertips of NWiR members. Showcasing the power of digital marketing and business services, ... Read More

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