Roof Coating & Systems
Integration to Innovation: The Future of Roof Coatings
In this CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ryan Knippel, a business development manager from SOPREMA, to explore how modern roof coatings are reshaping the roofing industry, from extending roof life and boosting energy efficiency to reducing costs and waste for building owners. Ryan will break down when coating restorations ...
CoatingsCoffeeShop joins industry leaders at RCMA 2026 meeting in Las Vegas
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This year’s conversations reflected continued growth in roof coatings as building owners seek sustainable, cost-effective solutions and contractors look for ways to diversify their businesses. CoatingsCoffeeShop® was proud to be a part of the Roof Coating Manufacturer Association (RCMA) 2026 meeting in Las Vegas. As an RCMA partner ...
Driving the evolution of roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Roof restoration has evolved into a strategic solution shaped by performance, cost and owner expectations. Roof restoration has reached a turning point. What was once viewed as a temporary fix or value-engineered alternative is now a strategically determined solution that is reshaping how contractors, specifiers and building ...
Setting the record straight on roof coatings
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, ...
Silicone vs. acrylic coatings
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, ...
RCMA Spring Meeting signals strong momentum for the roof coatings industry
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 ...
Industry insights for members only
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 ...
Streamlining operations with integrated software
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 ...
CRA Roof Coatings Course - May 15
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 ...
Roof coatings in action
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 ...
