Products & Services
The renaissance of roof coatings
By Emma Peterson. How roof coatings like IB Roof System’s acrylic and silicone products help contractors navigate labor, sustainability and economic trends. In today’s roofing market, there are three primary trends driving the demand for roofing solutions – labor, sustainability and economic instability. And in the face of these trends, ...
Best practices for attaching accessories to R-panel roofs
By Ali Turner, S-5! R-panels are a reliable, budget-friendly metal roofing choice — but how you attach accessories matters. R-panel is a durable and economical metal roofing profile commonly installed on commercial facilities, metal buildings, agricultural structures and barndominiums. However, as many roofing contractors have found when troubleshooting leaks or panel ...
Jobsite presentation turns protection into a lead engine
By Jesse Sanchez. A cleaner, more controlled jobsite can drive referrals, reduce risk and strengthen long-term profitability. In competitive roofing markets, access to higher-end neighborhoods is rarely secured through price alone. More often, it is earned through visibility when a single project reshapes how a contractor is perceived. That shift ...
One partner for the whole building envelope
By Jenny Yu. Carlisle Architectural Metals simplifies complex roofing projects with integrated systems and hands-on support across every stage of construction. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ stopped by the Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) booth to learn about how the ...
Growth in motion: ATAS builds momentum for 2026
By Jenny Yu. ATAS International leader Jim Bus shares how the leading manufacturer is setting high ambitions for expansion in the year ahead. At the International Roofing Expo, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Jim Bus, executive vice president of ATAS International, about the company’s past year and what the leading ...
Customer connections take center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. How personal relationships and steady support can help commercial roofers thrive in challenging economic cycles. Service First Solutions took center stage at the Western Roofing Expo with a message that resonated across the trade show floor: commercial roofers can strengthen their businesses by investing time in customers ...
Attachments that strengthen rooftop performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how integrated attachment systems help contractors secure rooftop equipment, meet code requirements and ensure system performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, one challenge came into clear focus for contractors and manufacturers alike; how to secure rooftop equipment in a way that meets ...
New integrations aim to streamline contractor workflows
By Jenny Yu. Scope Technologies unveiled new integrations and an updated API designed to simplify how contractors access building measurement data. The 2026 International Roofing Expo marked Scope Technologies’ 13th appearance at the show. Zac Armstrong, one of their senior account executives, joined Karen Edwards on The Coffee Shops™ ...
Inside QXO’s booth at IBS 2026
By Emma Peterson. The QXO booth team showcases their vision for becoming a comprehensive, customer‑first building materials powerhouse. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ crew had the chance to attend the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s International Builders' Show® (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. While there, we met a few of our ...
OneDek: The evolution of traditional roofing
By Jenny Yu. All Weather Insulated Panels highlights speed, simplicity and structural benefits at IRE 2026. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) made a statement with a two-story booth showcasing its engineered roofing system, OneDek®. Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ had the opportunity ...
