By Jenny Yu. Industry leaders explain why long-term success depends on treating coatings as a complete roofing system. In a recent CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by H.B. Fuller, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Mike Kintop, senior product manager at H.B. Fuller, and Chelsea Oesch, marketing director for TRI-BUILT® at QXO, ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts discuss how chemistry, climate and roof conditions influence coating selection. In this CoatingsTalk, a representative from MuleHide addressed a practical question contractors and building owners face on recover projects: When does silicone make sense and when is acrylic the better fit? Led by Megan Ellsworth, ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Collaboration, innovation and contractor engagement highlight a strong start to the year. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) started the year with energy and purpose, hosting a highly successful Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside its participation at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The week brought together ...
By Jenny Yu. By combining data transparency, advocacy and education, RCMA helps members lead innovation in the roof coatings industry. Since 2004, the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) has offered its members a unique resource to help them better understand market trends across the roof coatings industry: the RCMA ...
In this CoatingsTalk, Heidi Ellsworth sits down with Rick Rominger of SRS to explore the TopShield TopSpec roof coatings systems. Understanding the importance of roof coatings in today’s markets, SRS is passionate about bringing the right products for full roof coating systems. Designed to work as a complete, high-performance ...
By Jenny Yu. Dataforma and O’Hara’s Son Roofing show how partnership leads to practical, powerful tools. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Karen Edwards spoke with Kim Baxter of O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR) and Brian Cook of Dataforma about how contractor feedback is shaping smarter software decisions across the roofing ...
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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. Small class size; maximum 12 students per course. The ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn about when and where a coating can be used to extend the lifespan of a roof. In a new Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Gabe Lane to talk about how coatings can aid in extending the lifespan of a roof. Gabe is a ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Roof coatings are a strategic solution helping contractors grow, diversify and deliver long-term value to building owners. CoatingsCoffeeShop® was proud to be a part of the Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 meeting in Las Vegas. As an RCMA partner and sponsor, our team attended the event to ...
By Tremco. This new system advances the world of restoration coatings with less downtime and more value. The new AlphaGuard FC LO Roofing System, now available in the U.S. and Europe, is designed for refurbishment by minimising challenges faced on jobs. This roofing system represents a significant advancement in restoration ...