We’re currently halfway through the first day of Conklin’s product training at their Kansas City headquarters and having a great time with 9 different individuals who came out from as far as Florida to meet us personally and join our nationwide group of commercial roof contractors.
Five of the individuals came in around noon yesterday already to spend extra time with our team. After getting everyone checked in at the motel, we headed out to Gates Bar-B-Q for some of the best ribs in Kansas City. Everyone had a blast. After getting back to the hotel, most of the contractors hung out in the lobby and we talked about everything we do to help contractors.
Two other contractors arrived later in the day, so to get them up to speed, we went to a different restaurant and had some more great Kansas City food while getting to know each other well. It was well after 11pm before we wrapped things up, but still have a lot more to cover.
Discussions so far have included the following:
• Best ways to correct a roofing system that was incorrectly installed
• The longest-lasting, leak-proofing methods for unique circumstances
• History of the Conklin Company and our experience with their products
• The best marketing strategies for getting started quickly and cost-effectively
• How Choice Roof Contractor Group got started and the success we’re seeing
• Open discussions between the attending contractors on pricing and sales strategies
• What motivated them to take the trip out to Kansas City and join our network
• The on-site assistance we provide after roof systems training when it’s needed
We’ll share a full update later!
If you’re interested in expanding your roofing company, there are some great opportunities in commercial roofing. Just one commercial job can deliver the payout of 50 residential jobs. And the commercial roofing industry is growing. It’s expected to reach $5.3 billion this year and balloon to new heights in the years ahead.
For those new to the scene, one big challenge is winning out over those with years of commercial roofing experience. It’s not unusual for experienced contractors to be among the competition on larger-scale jobs.
If you don’t have any proven method of getting large jobs: no sweat. Our veteran contractors will share their own experiences with the approaches that work best, that don’t, and that are the most cost-effective. In recent efforts, our dedicated mentors have helped members secure the beginning phase of roofing projects as big as 400,000+ square feet.
One sizable hurdle facing new contractors is how to handle new business or roofing situations. It’s yet another area where experienced commercial contractors have the advantage.
Complex commercial roofing problems are faced on a regular basis by architects, building owners and roofing contractors, especially today when rising energy costs and environment awareness are important considerations when installing a new roof or doing extensive roof repair. Asking the right questions can help discover proper and simple solutions that will satisfy the need for quality roofing, and ensure that energy costs can be contained and environmental issues addressed.
Energy efficiency can be greatly influenced by the type of insulation used and can be a great factor when it comes to energy savings than the roof color. Problems associated with condensation can be eliminated in part due to how many layers of insulation are applied.
A proper roof system design and installation is the first step in not only becoming code compliant, but in taking control over roof system durability and longevity. Every professional roof contractor realizes that there are legal minimums for being code compliant regarding weather protection and other minimum requirements as they relate to meeting minimal standards regarding performance, materials and coverings, insulation and re-roofing as well as fire resistance. The minimal requirements are stated in Chapter 15 of the International Building Code. Designing and installing roof systems well above these minimum levels is what sets a quality commercial roofer above the rest and puts him or her in high demand among customers.
The roofing contractor can easily overlook drainage problems, especially localized drainage and therefore preventing localized ponding can be achieved by using tapered insulation on the upslope side of the rooftop as well as between scuppers.
Today’s blog post focuses on the benefits of seamless roofing systems. Building owners, facility managers, and property management firms will find this information particularly helpful alongside our 
Simply put, seamless roofing refers to roofs that have a unified, consistent membrane body, or, in industry lingo, have a “monolithic” membrane composition. Because they do not have any seams, seamless roof systems are not vulnerable to leaks, drips, or water penetration in some of the ways that membrane roofs with seams are.
As a nationwide network of commercial roofing specialists committed to excellence, Choice Roof Contractor Group strives to deliver the highest-caliber workmanship and service. Part of that involves using the right roofing products, and we have chosen the strong-performing Conklin roofing products for this need.
Before getting into the details: a little background on KCI Roofing. Based out of central Georgia, KCI Roofing has been in the roofing industry for 50 years. They have steadily grown into a large residential roofing company, and have done as much as $12 million in annual sales, with 25 salespeople and offices in multiple states. Having built up a strong presence in residential roofing, they have now turned to 
Just a few weeks ago, KCI Roofing received a 54,000 square foot roofing lead from us. And having reached out to old connections, they have begun opening up doors to look at many other commercial roofing projects, as well.
As a result of Sam’s week-long trip and KCI Roof’s energetic entrance into 
When asked for his thoughts on what has happened, Shane shared that he is impressed with the extent to which our network has helped them in their efforts. Now he and his team are much stronger and more confident in approaching commercial prospects, in carrying out effective sales presentations for interested prospects, and in their overall commercial roofing knowledge.
The life of a roofing contractor is a busy one. It is also hard work resulting in plenty of headaches and sore muscles. Anyone in this industry is usually characterized as a breed onto himself or herself because they find the work rewarding despite the long hours and physical aches. They enjoy working with their hands and creating functional structures that stand the hardships of time and weather. 
Change is inevitable in most things encountered in life, but more so when it comes to business because we are such creatures of habit and there is usually a price tag associated with changes in the workplace. We find it difficult to change the way we do things, especially when how we have done it in the past yields results that are acceptable. New technologies, and new expectations from owners can lead to a necessary change in regards to materials used, tools or labor.
Common requirements of running a successful business can become a mental drain, especially for someone who would rather be outside working instead of pushing pen and paper. A successful business has to involve a high level of organization to run smoothly. Being disorganized is a common reason for business failure and can dismantle the passion a person experiences for being an entrepreneur. 
Many roofing contractors, especially when they are new in business, lack the knowledge or experience to bid successfully on bigger jobs. They have the passion for growing a business and this requires successfully pulling in larger roofing contracts. In order to be the successful bidder, they have to have the proper combination of price, materials and labor. We all dream big and want to see our dreams come true quickly, but the truth is it takes a lot of support to win the first round of large roofing contracts.
Today’s blog post provides an overview of the benefits involved with 
• Seamless roofing protection. Many EPDM rubber roofs come with seams. While they are often sealed off with high-performance product such as strong seam tape, over time the sun’s powerful energy can cause the seams to come apart. Water can then infiltrate the building through these exposed areas and form leaks.
• Greatly enhanced potential for energy savings. With the emergence of energy-efficient roofing on the scene, there have been some great energy-efficient roofing products that have come-to-market. 
From Montana to Texas, Colorado to Georgia; the nationwide tour presented unique opportunities to connect with many new as well as experienced contractors who were at different stages of their business involvement in commercial roofing. The roofers Sam met with became enthralled with the idea of using the Conklin coatings and membranes because of the proven track record the company is known for and they also quickly recognized the income-building potential that is attractive to roofing contractors during times when income is typically decreasing – such as off-season or as they approach retirement age. Another area that Sam found to be appealing to the roofers he spoke with on his trip is the service guarantee that is offered to contractors who choose to become a part of the Choice Roof opportunity because being able to offer this type of guarantee even when companies go out of business or change hands is a huge selling point.
For one, the membrane coating system requires more extensive preparation than a single coating application. The existing commercial roof surface must be vigorously cleansed and prepared before the membrane coating system’s primer is applied. Because of the extensive prep work involved, the membrane coating system tends to be more long-lasting than a simple coating application does.
Here are a few other reasons that put the value of white roof coatings in context: