Roof Coating & Systems
New acrylic roof coatings offerings!
By Dani Sheehan. Contractors now have even more flexibility in selecting the best coating system for each unique project. In case you missed it, Progressive Materials (PM) launched their new line of acrylic roof products at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025. PM has been a trusted leader in silicone roof coatings, ...
Preparing to enter the coatings sector
By Emma Peterson. Get practical tips and information about what to expect when expanding your business offerings to include coating systems. In this episode of our Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Luis Ramos and Nick Doran of MuleHide. Luis has been in the larger roofing ...
Finding opportunity in uncertainty
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how roof coatings can help contractors thrive during unpredictable times. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with our Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW) initiative. Whether you want to read ...
Maximizing catchment systems with safe roofing solutions
By Progressive Materials. Learn how rainwater harvesting can provide safe, usable water with the right roof coatings. Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable and efficient way to collect and store water for a variety of uses, from irrigation to drinking water. However, the quality of the water depends on the materials used in ...
A durable fix for a year-round roofing challenge
By Jesse Sanchez. With spring storms on the way, commercial roofers may want to act now before repairs get urgent. As spring arrives and commercial roofs across the country brace for volatile weather, building pros are looking for repair options that can withstand the unpredictable. CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of ...
Coatings, community and what’s next for RCMA
By Emma Peterson. Get insight into RCMA’s plans for the rest of 2025. The Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has been representing asphaltic and solar reflective roof coating manufacturers and applicators for over 40 years. With more than 70 members who manufacture or supply roof coating products, RCMA continues to advance the ...
Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty
In this CoatingsTalk®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Will Lorenz from General Coatings and Todd Farr from EVERROOF to discuss how contractors can offer flexible, practical solutions to help their customers navigate uncertain times. From aging roofs to tightening budgets, economic unpredictability is pushing many building owners to delay big ...
One-stop coatings shop
By Emma Peterson. From the primer to the topcoat, UNIFLEX and Sherwin-Williams cover your coating needs. While the finished product of a roof coating system may look like the roof was given a white paint coat, anyone who’s worked in the coating sector knows that there’s a lot more thought, ...
Will Lorenz - Opportunities in Uncertainty
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Will Lorenz from General Coatings to discuss uncertainty in the roofing industry and how contractors can adapt. They explore the decision-making process of building owners around roofing expenses, including the benefits of restoration options that do not include ...
From 1977 to 2025 and from RCI to IIBEC
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the consulting sector of the industry has grown and changed over the years. While at the 2025 International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention, The Coffee Shops™ hosted a soundstage! Sponsored by IB Roof Systems, we invited dozens of professionals to chat with us about the ...
