Expert Conversations
How AI fits into a contractor’s tech stack
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors can use artificial intelligence to strengthen existing technology, analyze business data and improve productivity while maintaining careful oversight. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving quickly, but contractors do not need to overhaul their entire technology stack to begin exploring its potential. In this CoatingsTalk webinar hosted by ...
How successful contractors continue to raise the bar
By Jesse Sanchez. Pelican Roofing shares how relationships, education and a commitment to value are helping its team prepare for a changing roofing market. For Pelican Roofing, continued success means staying focused on relationships, investing in education and finding new ways to deliver value to homeowners. During a live episode ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE From METALCON 2026 Sponsored by MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams
October 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. PT/ 2:30 p.m. ET You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by MetalVue by Sherwin-Williams, coming to you LIVE from METALCON 2026 in Orlando, Florida! Join us on day two of the show as we meet with industry leaders and experts from ...
Why roof underlayment shrinkage matters
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding how synthetic underlayment responds to heat can help contractors identify potential risks before problems develop on the roof. Synthetic roof underlayment plays an important role as a secondary barrier of protection, but one characteristic can create problems long after installation: shrinkage. On this episode of Roofing ...
Building a single source of truth for roofing growth
By The Coffee Shops®. Roofers find that process, training and technology work together to create predictable growth in tight markets. With the roofing industry navigating unpredictable landscapes this year, many business owners are struggling to maintain steady growth. Additionally, with climate concerns, global politics and consumer hesitation top of ...
Building stronger contractor-distributor relationships
By Emma Peterson. ABC Supply's Zac Gaydosh discusses how aligning distributor support with contractor goals creates opportunities for shared success. Recently, we hosted Zac Gaydosh of ABC Supply for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® learning all about how ABC Supply bridges the gap between contractors and distributors. Zac is ...
Thriving in an increasingly tight market
By Emma Peterson. Insights on navigating consolidation, managing risk and building the operational discipline needed to succeed in today’s roofing industry. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Trent Cotney sat down for a conversation about the current state of the roofing industry and ...
Creating a more fire-safe future
By Emma Peterson. Explore the certifications, technologies and best practices that help roofing professionals build more fire-resilient structures. As wildfires rage across the Western United States, the importance of fire-resistant roofing and building solutions has never been more crucial. To learn more about how we can build a more ...
Simplifying commercial roofing installation
By The Coffee Shops®. AWIP's One Deck system reduces installation complexity and labor. Labor shortages, lengthy installation timelines and jobsite coordination challenges continue to put pressure on commercial roofing contractors. According to Gary Sweeney, director of low-slope roofing at All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), those challenges helped drive the development ...
Designing roof restorations for success
By Jesse Sanchez. Proper planning, documentation and evaluation can help contractors reduce uncertainty before a roof restoration begins. Successful roof restoration starts long before materials arrive on the jobsite. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards spoke with Andrew Fickinger of Sherwin-Williams and roofing industry veteran Joe ...
