Expert Conversations
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 ...
More than a manufacturer, a partner
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials helps their contractors succeed. At Progressive Materials, partnership is the name of the game. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Jeff Romero, the technical and education coordinator for Progressive Materials, to chat about why this is so important to ...
Supporting sustainability in roofing systems
By Emma Peterson. Discover how Duro-Last's environmentally friendly practices have helped recycle over 100 million pounds of PVC. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth dives into the world of sustainability with Tess Heston. Tess works at Duro-Last as their sustainability specialist. Her background includes a master's ...
Inside the education program elevating roofing crews
By Dani Sheehan. Real demos. Real feedback. Real results. This education-first approach to roofing could be the answer to workforce shortages and performance gaps. The right training can make or break your crew’s performance. That’s why Polyglass has built Polyschool, a dedicated, hands-on education hub that teaches more than just ...
Kicking off a roofing project the right way with these must ask questions
By Metal Roofing Alliance. This essential list of questions should be answered by contractors before starting a reroofing project to keep everyone on the same page. A reroofing project is a big endeavor, and it’s one that many homeowners should only go through once or twice in their lifetime ...
