Roof Coating & Systems
An uneven but expanding market
By Emma Peterson. Industry veteran John Kenney shares his perspective on the current opportunities and challenges in the construction coatings market. In a new CoatingsTalk™, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with John Kenney about the state of the construction coatings industry and what is driving its current changes. John is the ...
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 ...
Know Before you Coat: Setting Restoration Standards
In this episode of Coffee Conversations®, industry experts explore the growing role of roof restoration in today’s market. The discussion covers what defines a restoration project, the challenges contractors face in selling and executing these services, and the key standards that guide successful outcomes. Panelists dive into best practices before, ...
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 ...
