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Navigating the different types of warranties
AskARoofer Expert Will Lorenz says the key to a successful roof is starting with certified contractors, approved materials and a solid warranty plan to ensure a watertight installation. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between Alex Tolle and Will Lorenz of Western Colloid. You can Read the ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE From WRE 2025!
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 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. P.T., as we meet with industry leaders and experts from the Western region ...
Turning uncertainty into an advantage
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how roof coatings can help you build trust and steady work in a volatile environment. Uncertainty has become the defining challenge for today’s roofing market. Building owners are weighing aging roofs against tightening budgets, while economic shifts make it difficult to plan major capital projects. Yet ...
The rise of resilient roofing
By Dani Sheehan. In a changing market where weather risk, insurance limitations and operational costs are all increasing, durable solutions are more important than ever. Today’s building owners are facing tougher decisions and tougher climates. Between rising insurance limitations, tightening budgets and increasingly extreme weather, the question they’re asking about ...
A federal issue that demands unity
By Dani Sheehan. The roofing industry cannot thrive without both a secure and sustainable workforce. Labor continues to be one of the roofing industry’s biggest challenges, and this year’s conversation is more important than ever. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Will ...
How economic incentives support roofing industry growth
By Dani Sheehan. With new incentives and fewer barriers, now is the time to invest in efficiency and innovation. Roofing contractors continue to navigate an uncertain economic landscape with labor challenges and rising material costs, but recent legislative efforts are creating new incentives to invest in growth and innovation. We ...
Keeping everyone on the same page
CCS Influencer Will Lorenz says weekly meetings, are very important in combination with active communication. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Dani Sheehan: Hi, I'm Dani Sheehan ...
General Coatings - BBQ Spirit Giveaway
Grill Season Giveaway: A Salute to Hardworking Crews General Coatings is fired up to recognize the crews who put in the work day in and day out. This Labor Day season, we’re giving back with a Grill Season Giveaway — no photo needed, just your info and your love for a ...
Showing up for advocacy matters
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 offered a glimpse of what real progress can look like: passionate professionals sharing real-world insights to help shape better policy. Each spring, roofing professionals from across the country head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the issues that matter most to their ...
Beating the heat
By Dani Sheehan. Help your crew stay safe in extreme temperatures this summer. As summer temperatures rise, contractors face heightened risk of exposure, but with the right strategies, crews can continue working efficiently, safely and confidently no matter what the weather brings. Here’s what the experts from General Coatings Manufacturing ...
