Roof Coating & Systems
Can homes have flat roofs? - Part 1
By IKO Industries. When we think of commercial buildings we think of flat roofs and when we think of homes, we think of pitched roofs, why is that? Editor’s note: Share this article with home- and property-owners who are choosing a roof design for a new home or replacing/repairing a ...
Contractor Panel at the 2024 RCMA Meeting: Sponsored by General Coatings
The 2024 Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) Fall Meeting was held as the premier event for roof coatings professionals. This gathering brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts for an engaging and informative experience. Taking place from October 23-25, 2024, at the beautiful Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront, the event provided valuable ...
BITEC® consolidates coatings under the Storm Breaker™ brand
By integrating existing coatings under the Storm Breaker name, BITEC plans to streamline inventory and plant operations to stay laser-focused on synergistic sales. BITEC, Inc. recently announced the consolidation of its roof coatings lines under the Storm Breaker™ brand, with the intention of promoting its extensive selection of silicone, SEBS, acrylic ...
Amanda Paterline - Exploring Textured Coatings
In this episode of CoatingsCast™, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Amanda Paterline from AkzoNobel to discuss the latest advancements in textured coatings for metal roofing and sidewall applications. Discover how these innovative coatings enhance both aesthetics and performance, providing unique solutions for modern construction needs. Join us for an ...
Butyl sealant: A critical component in metal roofing
By Ali Turner, Content Writer, S-5! Discover the power of butyl! Are you familiar with butyl sealant? Perhaps you’ve heard of it, and maybe you’ve even used it. For those new to metal roofing, butyl might be a new concept for you. This blog will introduce you to butyl sealant and explain ...
Sam Beiler, John Kenney & Jason Reisman - Using Equipment in Recruiting
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Sam Beiler from Equipter, John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group and Jason Reisman of Eustis Roofing to discuss how investments in equipment can be used to recruit top talent in the roofing industry. Our panel lays out the ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE From WRE 2024!
You won't want to miss this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by General Coatings, coming to you LIVE from the Western Roofing Expo! Join us on day one of the show, Monday, September 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. P.T., as we meet with industry leaders and experts from the western region ...
Cool Coatings: Combating Urban Heat Islands
In this RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Lauren Rogers of Sherwin-Williams to discuss cool coatings. Cool coatings represent a transformative solution in construction, designed to combat urban heat islands and enhance building energy efficiency. These coatings utilize advanced materials and reflective pigments to minimize heat absorption from sunlight, ...
AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2025 brings True Joy to coil and extrusion coatings
AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year for 2025 is True Joy™, a sunny yellow shade that brings optimism, pride and a splash of vibrant color to the metal architecture and domestic appliances (DA) markets. Supported by three complementary color palettes to inspire architects, fabricators and coaters, True Joy is the result of ...
Todd Farr - Coatings Trends and Roofing Education
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Todd Farr from EVERROOF to talk about trends in the coatings industry as well as the exciting things they have in store for this upcoming trade show season. Todd shares how EVERROOF is strategically positioning itself to leverage ...
