Roof Coating & Systems
How spray polyurethane rescued a convention giant
By Jesse Sanchez. A shortage, a storm zone and a supersized roof challenge led to a high-stakes rethink. When the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the sixth largest in the nation, needed a roof restoration, traditional materials weren’t an option. Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic had choked ...
5 reasons to restore with silicone coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Extend the life of the roof with EVERROOF’s high performance silicone coatings. When commercial roofs begin to show signs of aging, building owners often face a difficult decision: replace the roof entirely or find a more cost-effective way to extend its life. The Ever-Silic® product line by ...
Roof rescue reinvented
By Jesse Sanchez. From patching in the rain to eliminating ponding water, these products are solving real-world roofing challenges. In this episode of CoatingsCast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Rick Murphy of Everest Systems to explore the company’s most innovative and surprisingly adaptable products. The latter half of ...
The growing world of green roofs
By Emma Peterson. Bringing vegetation onto a roof offers a variety of benefits, including extended membrane life. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to host Angie Durhman and John Parker for an episode of CoatingsTalk all about green roofs. Angie, who has over 25 years of experience in the green roof ...
More than a manufacturer, a partner
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials helps their contractors succeed. At Progressive Materials, partnership is the name of the game. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Jeff Romero, the technical and education coordinator for Progressive Materials, to chat about why this is so important to ...
Inside the education program elevating roofing crews
By Dani Sheehan. Real demos. Real feedback. Real results. This education-first approach to roofing could be the answer to workforce shortages and performance gaps. The right training can make or break your crew’s performance. That’s why Polyglass has built Polyschool, a dedicated, hands-on education hub that teaches more than just ...
Fighting Fire with Coatings
In this episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Adrienne Malek and Jan Bagnall from Pli-Dek to talk about fire safety in the decking and coatings world. With wildfires on the rise, fire-rated systems — especially in WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) zones — are more critical than ever. Adrienne ...
Restore, reflect and protect with acrylic coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Offer your building owners a suite of reliable, easy-to-apply and environmentally friendly solutions without the cost, disruption or waste of a full replacement. Acrylic coatings have earned their reputation as the go-to option for reflective roof restoration. They’re cost-effective, highly reflective and easy to apply, making them ...
Project profile: Harrison Harvesting Cooler Insulation
By Emma Peterson. Nominated for an SPFA National Industry Excellence Award, this project balanced safety, precision and food-grade compliance. For the last four years, the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) has highlighted incredible projects from around the industry through their National Industry Excellence Awards. These awards showcase the talent of ...
Set the stage for single-ply success
By Dani Sheehan. With smart preparation practices and proven products, you can get repairs right the first time. Maintenance is critical for everything in our lives – and roofing is no exception. As single-ply systems age from decades of exposure, many still have life left in them with the right ...
