Roof Coating & Systems
Delivering greater value to roofing and waterproofing contractors
By Dani Sheehan. Adhesive technologies like Polyset® are helping contractors meet evolving roofing demands without sacrificing performance, now with the backing of APOC®. Polyset® roofing adhesives earned their place on job sites by being faster, cleaner and more reliable products to secure tile and insulation without adding unnecessary penetrations or ...
Test before you invest: Win a free roof coating
By The Coffee Shops™. See how a proven coating system can elevate your restoration projects without the upfront risk. General Coatings Manufacturing Corp is bringing back its popular giveaway to give contractors a risk-free way to put one of its top-performing EVERROOF® coatings to the test. Enter by May 1, ...
Strengthen contractor success through interactive training
By Jenny Yu. Through Fluid Applied Roofing (FAR)’s immersive training program, contractors gain product knowledge and hands-on fluid-applied roofing application experience. Fluid Applied Roofing (FAR) is taking a hands-on approach to contractor education with a training program designed to blend technical expertise with real-world business strategy. Through its ...
A closer look at this polyurea traffic coating system
By Dani Sheehan. Whether contractors need a fast-turn waterproofing solution or a fully built traffic coating, this system offers options without overcomplicating installation. At World of Concrete (WOC) 2026, Polyglass walked contractors through its polyurea traffic coating system step by step, highlighting not just how it’s installed, but how it ...
Coating project of performing arts center earns national recognition
By The Coffee Shops™. Sutter Roofing won a top coatings award for its Van Wezel project, highlighting the value of coatings in restoring and protecting iconic structures against extreme weather conditions. Sutter Roofing has been recognized for excellence in roof restoration, earning first place in the 2026 Commercial Roof Coating ...
Selling roof restoration
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts discuss how education, financial considerations and specification strategies are shaping the coatings market. As interest in roof restoration continues to grow, contractors and manufacturers are finding new ways to explain the value of coatings to building owners and design professionals. In this CoatingsCast™ episode, Megan ...
Traffic coating upgrade transforms medical center’s walkways
By Gaco. The project showcases how the right coating system can enhance safety while minimizing operational disruption in demanding urban settings. When protective coatings begin to fail, even routine foot and vehicle traffic can create serious safety and maintenance challenges for property owners. That was the case at Montefiore Hutchinson ...
Enter General Coatings Ever-Silic HS Giveaway Contest!
EVERROOF® is giving away FIVE 5-gallon buckets of EVERROOF’s Ever-Silic HS, the high-performance silicone coating trusted by roofing pros nationwide. Engineered for unbeatable adhesion, weatherproof durability, and lasting energy efficiency, Ever-Silic HS stands strong under the sun and goes on easy for a flawless finish every time. Extend the life of ...
Why chalking on acrylic coatings should trigger action
By Jesse Sanchez. How UV-driven chalking signals coating wear and informs proactive maintenance. Roof coatings rarely fail without warning. More often, they wear down gradually, offering visible cues that protection is thinning. For acrylic systems, one of the clearest signs is chalking. During this CoatingsTalk webinar, Cameron Webb of ...
RICOWI investigation highlights lessons from Texas A&M hailstorm
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Findings presented during RICOWI’s spring meeting highlight how different roofing systems performed following a major hailstorm at Texas A&M University. At the recent spring meeting of the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) in Sacramento, California, roofing professionals gathered to review the findings of a major ...
