Roof Coating & Systems
How quality repair products build long-term roofing wins
By Jesse Sanchez. Smart repairs and better products mean more than a fix, they mean lasting business. Quality sealants and maintenance practices help roofing contractors not only make successful repairs, but also secure long-term relationships with building owners. In this CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth talks with KARNAK’s Chris Huettig and John ...
Explore the latest in roofing innovation with SikaShield®
By Jenny Yu. A trusted brand takes roofing and waterproofing to new heights. For over 60 years, Sika Roofing & Waterproofing has worked tirelessly to produce the industry’s longest lasting PVC roofing and waterproofing membrane across the globe. From manufacturing fire and hail resistant products to producing complete roofing ...
From repairs to readiness
By Dani Sheehan. As aging roofs and rising costs drive demand for maintenance, here’s how to build a service program that’s safe, profitable and positioned for long-term growth. Roof maintenance continues to be one of the most strategic and profitable service offerings contractors can add to their business. As John ...
Fire-rated solutions for the Wildland Urban Interface
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how Pli-Dek and fire-rated systems can help you confidently tackle WUI projects. Fire seasons continue to grow more intense, and as urban development edges closer to wildlands, fire-rated solutions are essential to protecting the built environment. In a recent episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth sits down ...
Make the most of your silicone roof coatings
By Progressive Materials. Understand how shelf life impacts product performance and what you can do to protect your profits. Known for their durability, UV resistance and ability to withstand ponding water, silicone roof coatings offer a reliable way to extend the life of a roof without a full replacement. Whether ...
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! ...
