Roof Coating & Systems
Where AI Fits Into Your Tech Stack
In this CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth sits down with a representative from Dataforma to talk about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way contractors manage their businesses. They explore where AI fits within a contractor's technology stack and how it can support, rather than replace, the systems and people that keep ...
Restoration and Profitability: The Real Story
In this CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coffee Conversations, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group and Johnny Walker from APOC to examine market research into the profitability, challenges and opportunities shaping commercial roof restoration today. Drawing on insights from the APOC Roof Restoration Index and years of industry ...
Turn market data into smarter decisions
By The Coffee Shops™. The RCMA Quarterly Gallon Report breaks down coating demand and the roof coatings marketplace. Reliable market intelligence can help roofing coatings manufacturers navigate changing demand and identify new opportunities. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association’s (RCMA) Quarterly Gallon Report gives participating members exclusive access to industry data ...
Project profile: Avon Lake grocery store
By Emma Peterson. Faced with harsh weather conditions, rooftop obstacles and budget constraints, a Gaco coating system provided lasting protection on this project. Every region has unique weather and environmental factors that must be taken into account when roofing. For Avon Lake, Ohio, which sits just outside of Toledo, those ...
CRA Roof Coatings Course - November 13
Course Desciption: Roof Coatings This 1-day course is intended for installers of all levels who are seeking in-depth knowledge of roof COATING systems as well as learning the types and differences between coatings, damp proofing, and waterproofing along with application methods. The one-day class includes lectures with visual support and hands-on ...
Updated 2026 Guidelines for Roof Coatings
By The Coffee Shops®. NRCA has released new recommendations for the design, preparation and application of roof coating systems. Roof coatings have become an increasingly important solution for extending the service life of existing roof systems, improving reflectivity and delaying costly replacements. Recognizing the growing role coatings play in the roofing ...
When should roof restoration be considered?
The Coffee Shops™ How to determine whether restoring a roof with coatings is a viable alternative to a full replacement. When a roof begins showing signs of age through rust, sagging, leaks or moisture-related issues, building owners may assume replacement is the only option. However, not every aging roof needs ...
Asking the right questions
By Emma Peterson. Johnny Walker explains how contractors can guide clients through the decision between roof replacement and restoration coatings. Coatings can be a reliable and convenient way to improve a roof. But they’re not necessarily right for every situation. To learn how you determine whether to suggest coatings to ...
Coatings that go the distance
By Jesse Sanchez. ICP’s Jay Doubman shares how coatings help protect, restore and extend the life of surfaces across roofing, sports and building materials. From rooftops to courts, coatings play a powerful role in helping surfaces last longer and perform better. At the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) show in ...
Why coatings certification starts with the roof itself
By The Coffee Shops™. ASC Building Materials’ contractor certification program helps roofers identify better coating candidates. For commercial roofs, long-term performance is determined by many factors. One of which is knowing when a roof is suitable for a coating, or when a membrane or bitumen would be a better solution. ...
