Roof Coating & Systems
Industry association expands membership to roofing contractors
By Jesse Sanchez. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association is inviting contractors to help shape education, advocacy and the future of the growing roof coatings industry. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has expanded its membership to include roofing contractors, creating new opportunities for collaboration among manufacturers, suppliers and the professionals ...
Roof restoration gains ground as owners seek lasting value
By Jesse Sanchez. Sustainability, labor availability and rising reroofing costs are creating new opportunities for contractors who understand when and how to restore existing roofs. Roof restoration is becoming a more prominent option as building owners look for ways to manage costs, extend roof service life and reduce disruption. During ...
The business of coatings: Economic trends and opportunities
By Emma Peterson. Join Heidi J. Ellsworth and John Kenney for a live discussion on the market forces affecting coatings contractors and the strategies that can help businesses thrive. On August 12, 2026 at 11a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Heidi J. Ellsworth will host a live CoatingsTalk™ with John Kenney. ...
EVERROOF’s portfolio of roof coatings
By Emma Peterson. Todd Farr discusses EVERROOF's ever-expanding product offerings at FRSA 2026. EVERROOF began as a family owned private label manufacturer for some of the largest roofing companies in the world. Now, three decades later, they are a part of the American Polymers Network of Companies (along with companies ...
Contractor perspective leads LRWA’s next chapter
By Jesse Sanchez. Chris Bott’s appointment as chair brings fresh contractor insight to the association’s ongoing work around training, quality installation and collaboration across the liquid roofing and waterproofing supply chain. The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has appointed Chris Bott, director of Everlast Group, as chair of the ...
Project profile: Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
By Tremco Roofing. Protecting a hospital estate from water intrusion with a liquid-applied roof. When Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust spotted leaks within the estates department’s building, concerns were that the roof had reached its end of its functional life and had started to let in water. This water ...
System-first roofing strategies for mixed-weather performance
By Polyglass. Long-term durability depends on how roofing components perform together under changing weather conditions. Roofing systems in mixed-weather markets present a unique set of challenges that demand careful planning and execution. Fluctuating temperatures, moisture exposure and seasonal variability can place ongoing stress on roof assemblies, often in subtle but ...
The right way to restore
By Anna Lockhart. Restoration work has gained traction across the roofing industry, and as more customers look to restoration work as an alternative to traditional roofing options, it’s time for contractors to learn how to get in on the action! In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen ...
Aprendiendo los fundamentos del roofing de baja pendiente para ampliar tu negocio de techos inclinados
Por MuleHide. Las diferencias entre los techos de baja pendiente y los techos inclinados van mucho más allá de lo que muchos imaginan. Si has pasado tu carrera trabajando sobre techos inclinados, subir a un sistema de baja pendiente puede sentirse como entrar a una profesión completamente distinta. Los materiales ...
Learning the ropes of low-slope roofing for your steep-slope business
By MuleHide. The differences between low-slope and steep-slope roofing run deeper than most realize. If you’ve spent your career walking steep roofs, stepping onto a low-slope system can feel like entering a whole new trade. The materials change. The methods shift. Even the vocabulary gets flipped. “Flat” doesn’t mean ...
