Roof Coating & Systems
Project profile: Tesla Gigafactory Austin
By Emma Peterson. Smart SPF strategy, high-performance products and on-the-fly adaptation helped this team keep Tesla’s sprawling Austin Gigafactory watertight. There are countless contractors and installers who are getting on the roof every day to install coatings on roofs. To highlight the impressive work of this industry, the Spray Polyeurathane ...
A heavy-duty patch that performs in any weather
By Dani Sheehan. This versatile, fibered mastic gives you a reliable way to stop leaks, rain or shine. Ready Patch Fibered Sealant by Progressive Materials (PM) is a fibered mastic designed to stop leaks instantly, even during a storm or underwater. Its thick, trowel-grade consistency makes it easy to work ...
Endless possibilities with Sika’s next-gen roofing solutions
By Jenny Yu. New adhesive and polyurea technologies offer faster installations, odor-free application and expanded contractor flexibility. At FRSA's 103rd Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo in June 2025, Karen Edwards of RoofersCoffeeShop® sat down with Thomas Garguilo, technical sales representative from Sika, to discuss the latest roofing technologies ...
Supporting their contractors through thick and thin
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials helps their contractors through all parts of their coating projects. In a new episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Jeff Romero, the technical and education coordinator for Progressive Materials (PM). Their conversation is a continuation of a discussion started a ...
Get on the roof with Heidi J. Ellsworth and Jan Bagnall
By Emma Peterson. You don’t want to miss this special CoatingsTalk where our crew will be coming to you LIVE from the roof with Pli-Dek! Mark your calendar for August 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. ET) because we are bringing you onto the roof with a special CoatingsTalk! ...
Showing up for advocacy matters
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 offered a glimpse of what real progress can look like: passionate professionals sharing real-world insights to help shape better policy. Each spring, roofing professionals from across the country head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the issues that matter most to their ...
Your guide to successful metal roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Metal roof restoration is a valuable service for building owners and a smart offering for roofing contractors looking to expand their business. Metal roofs are some of the most durable and long-lasting systems on the market, but even they need some attention over time. When a roof ...
An acrylic system built to perform
By Dani Sheehan. Durable, dependable and designed with high-quality materials, these new products offer a cost-effective alternative to your customers without compromising quality. Progressive Materials (PM) has made a name for themselves through their commitment to quality materials and proven performance. With the launch of their All-Purpose Acrylic Roof Coatings, ...
Two Generations of Waterproofing Training
Two Generations of Waterproofing Training In this episode of CoatingsCast® Megan Ellsworth is joined by Bob and Miles Yglesias, a father-son duo from Pli-Dek, to talk about training from a waterproofing perspective. Bob and Miles describe what makes training worthwhile and the differences between training for roofing and waterproofing applications. They ...
Will Lorenz - Doing Work: A Check-in on Roofing Labor
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Will Lorenz from General Coatings to talk about the power of a unified voice in shaping labor and immigration policy. With the NRCA's support of the Dignity Act, the roofing industry is making a strong case to ensure ...
