Products & Services
Solving the puzzle of roof drainage
By Jenny Yu. Hunter Panels highlights the power of tapered insulation on low-slope roofs. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with Tim Rood, manager of tapered design for Hunter Panels, about the critical role tapered insulation plays in ensuring proper drainage and long-term ...
Built for every region and every requirement
By Emma Peterson. Westlake’s portfolio is full of high-performance solutions for every project. While at the 2026 International Builders’ Show, The Coffee Shops™ team interviewed a variety of our customers and industry friends from SRS Distribution’s expo floor garage! One such interview was with Mitch Heitsch, who is a regional ...
MuleHide expands self-adhering EPDM and Poly ISO insulation lineups
New sizes of White-on-Black SA EPDM membranes and flat Poly ISO panels streamline installation. Low-slope roofing manufacturer MuleHide has expanded its offering of White-on-Black Self-Adhering (SA) EPDM and Poly ISO 1 flat insulation, adding new membrane and panel sizes that streamline installation. White-on-Black SA EPDM is now available in compact 5’ x ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ launches FYRATEK™ fire- and ember-resistant roofing underlayment
Westlake Royal Building Products™ has launched FYRATEK™, a fire- and ember-resistant roofing underlayment to its Westlake Royal™ Roofing Components offering, designed for concrete and clay tile roofing systems in wildfire-prone regions. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has introduced FYRATEK™ to its Westlake Royal™ Roofing Components ...
Prioritizing innovation, speed and ease for roofing contractors
By Jenny Yu. H.B. Fuller’s adhesives provide trustworthy solutions for low-slope and metal roofing systems. Before the main festivities of the 2026 International Roofing Expo began, Karen Edwards had a chance to chat with Denise Tripamer, director of global marketing at H.B. Fuller, about what expo attendees could expect ...
Preparing for storm season
By Jesse Sanchez. What contractors can expect from TAMKO® as storm season, technology and training converge. Storm season may still feel weeks away, but for roofing contractors, preparation often begins long before forecasts turn active. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 in Las Vegas, conversations on The Coffee Shops™ ...
OneDek® takes the stage
By Jenny Yu. IRE attendees explored how the insulated roof deck system streamlines installation and boosts performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) showcased its latest innovation in low-slope roofing: OneDek® insulated roof deck system. Industry professionals attending the show had the opportunity ...
Celebrating 75 years of innovation and expansion
By Jenny Yu. At IRE 2026, IKO showcased new solutions designed to save time and support contractor success. 2026 marks a milestone year for IKO Industries, celebrating 75 years in business. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, IKO highlighted its commercial roofing solutions while emphasizing hands-on engagement and forward-looking ...
Planning ahead with high-performance HailGuard™ shingles
By Jesse Sanchez. Why performance-focused design matters when weather threatens schedules and installation success. Storm season rarely arrives on a precise schedule, leaving plenty of room for chance and the need for flexibility. For roofing contractors working with manufacturers like TAMKO, those discrepancies show up as shifting forecasts, narrower install ...
PABCO’s commitment to contractor success
By Emma Peterson. Ryan VanDelft and Eric Johnston share how contractor-first education and partnership drive PABCO’s operations. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, PABCO Roofing Products are known for premium asphalt roof shingles. But their work goes far beyond the products that they sell. The team at PABCO is not only ...
