Evelyn Witterholt, Content Developer
To prime or not to prime
By Evelyn Witterholt. When it comes to roof coatings, here’s why you should use a primer. Roof coatings are becoming an increasingly more common choice for roof restoration projects on commercial roofs. Coatings are an economical choice for building owners on a budget and they increase the lifespan of a ...
Exploring the growing world of spray foam roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. We talk with Will Lorenz about the growth of the spray foam roofing industry and the upcoming SprayFoam 2024 Convention and Expo. The spray foam sector of the roofing industry has been steadily growing over the past few years. Spray foam roofing is emerging as an economical ...
How spray foam manufacturers can learn from their customers
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn about the state of the spray foam roofing industry directly from contractors in this upcoming panel at the SPFA show. One of the best ways for a company to improve their production standards is by listening to feedback from their customers. In the case of spray ...
How these roof coating companies are transforming the industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. We spoke with the presidents of Everroof and General Coatings about the strides they are making in the roofing industry and why every contractor should be offering roof coatings. When a building owner is looking for a new roof or some restorative work on their current one, ...
Top January Stories: Drone technology, AI advancement and MetalVue
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. Roofing contractors everywhere are looking for ways to make the roof inspection process easier. That’s why two of our most read articles from January 2024 highlight how drones can be used for this very ...
Top January Stories: MetalVue, drone technology and environmental responsibility
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past January. Sustainability is always at the forefront of our readers' minds. Some of our most read articles each month are about the subject of sustainable roofing practices. One of our top articles from January 2024 was a piece ...
TPO vs. SPF roofing: Weighing the pros and cons
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn the difference between TPO single-ply and SPF roofing to determine which is best for your next roofing project. There may be a few materials you are eyeing for your next commercial roofing job. Two common types of low-slope roofing materials are thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) single-ply and ...
Out of sight, out of mind: Why building owners shouldn’t overlook roof maintenance
By Evelyn Witterholt. Make the most of your building investment by prioritizing regular roof maintenance and inspections. In theory, maintaining your building should be a number one priority for building owners. But performing quality, all-encompassing building maintenance is much harder in practice. One element of the building that gets overlooked ...
3 silicone roof coating products you must start using
By Evelyn Witterholt. Everroof’s Ever-Silic® line offers rapid curing, UV resistance and waterproofing properties. Silicone roof coatings are an ideal choice for your customers because they are resistant to weathering and ponding water. They are also good for budget-conscious customers as they do not take long to install and can ...
Upgrade existing roof systems with Ultra-Thane roof spray
By Evelyn Witterholt. This spray polyurethane foam roofing system is a great option for large, multi-use buildings such as malls or warehouses. If you’re taking on a larger, commercial roofing retrofit job, a spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing system is the ideal choice. Not only does SPF have a proven ...
