Roof Coating & Systems
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 ...
All-Purpose Acrylic Roof Coatings
AC-1200 Acrylic Roof Coating and AM-400 Acrylic Mastic are the newest members of the PM Roof Coatings family. Using our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and premium raw materials, our R&D team developed these products to offer a more robust product line. These products will complement our current roof coatings line and ...
Restore, reinforce and protect
By Dani Sheehan. As a maintenance coating, Ever-Thane products can be used to coat an entire roof system, make spot repairs or provide additional protection – with exceptional results. Restoration is increasingly becoming a sustainable strategy for extending the life of an aging roof system. Among the most effective ...
Strengthening relationships beyond the sale
By Dani Sheehan. PM shows their commitment to contractors through meaningful customer experiences. Progressive Materials (PM) believes that building strong relationships leads to the greatest amount of success. That’s why they continually invest in their employees, their products and their partnerships with roofing contractors. One of the ways they show ...
The Coffee Shops Welcome Fluid Applied Roofing!
Meet an innovative company that is revolutionizing the coatings world with their fluid-applied roofing system! The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings, are pleased to welcome Fluid Applied Roofing (FAR) into their ...
A superior acrylic coating makes its debut
By Anna Lockhart. Progressive Materials showcased their latest product, AC-1200, at the 2025 IRE trade show, offering attendees a first look at the acrylic coating’s quality design. In a conversation with Progressive Material’s Director of Technical Services, Jay Mitchell, live from the trade show floor at this year’s International ...
