Expert Conversations
EPDM basics
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the world of EPDM roofing with Kevin Roepe! Kevin Roepe is the EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) manager at Johns Manville. For this Lunch and Learn, he stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to chat with Karen Edwards about what EPDM is, how it’s evolved over ...
Closing the labor gap
By Jesse Sanchez. This certification program helps contractors verify quality in an era of subcontracting uncertainty. As the roofing industry continues to battle a nationwide labor shortage, some builders are turning to a new solution: certification. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jared Ribble, ...
Proven performance and peace of mind
By Emma Peterson. These performance-backed shingles bring peace of mind to both homeowners and contractors. Just a few months ago at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), IKO Industries launched their refreshed brand identity based on the idea of Proven Performance. As a part of this announcement, they shared that ...
AI takes the stage at IIBEC 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. How artificial intelligence is reshaping building enclosure consulting. The International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention isn’t just about product showcases and networking, it’s where technology and tradition collide. One of the key elements of this convention is education sessions. Among this year’s standout sessions was ...
Roof rescue reinvented
By Jesse Sanchez. From patching in the rain to eliminating ponding water, these products are solving real-world roofing challenges. In this episode of CoatingsCast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Rick Murphy of Everest Systems to explore the company’s most innovative and surprisingly adaptable products. The latter half of ...
The growing world of green roofs
By Emma Peterson. Bringing vegetation onto a roof offers a variety of benefits, including extended membrane life. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to host Angie Durhman and John Parker for an episode of CoatingsTalk all about green roofs. Angie, who has over 25 years of experience in the green roof ...
Building the right tech stack for your business
By Emma Peterson. By picking the right software, you can improve your business operations. Technology should work for you, not the other way around. In this Coffee Conversations, Jon Gardner and Dave Banas of Owens Corning along with Phil Pratt of Battalion Brands discuss how to build the right tech ...
Technology and off-the-roof labor
By Emma Peterson. Joe Stassi shares thoughts on his journey into roofing as a young person and how technology is changing journeys like that today. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks to Joe Stassi, the executive vice president at Carlisle SynTec Systems. Joe graduated ...
Building a partnership between contractors and manufacturers
By Emma Peterson. Tremco’s sales operations and training team share how collaboration between contractors and manufacturers can build success. The roofing industry has always been about craftsmanship and relationships, whether it's doing a good job on the roof and getting a referral from a client or improving your craftsmanship and ...
PVC roofing reclaims the spotlight
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts are revealing why durability and resilience are driving a PVC roofing renaissance. As the roofing industry sharpens its focus on long-term performance and environmental responsibility, IB Roof Systems CEO Jason Stanley spotlighted PVC as a trusted, forward-looking solution during a live Roofing Road Trips® at ...
