Amplifying the voice of roof coating contractors

By Jenny Yu.  

RCMA’s contractor program helps contractors grow their roof coating businesses through education, networking and advocacy. 

When Cody Wilson, president of Unicote Industrial Roofing Corporation, learned of the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA)’s new contractor membership program at the end of 2025, he was eager to join. “We were pretty excited about it, so we jumped on right away,” Cody shared.  

Based out of Bradenton, Florida, Unicote is a foam and coatings contractor that serves the Southeast United States. Cody discussed his initial experience with RCMA a few years ago when the association lobbied to protect contractors in response to insurance regulatory issues. “It was pretty detrimental to us because it affected not only roof coatings but foam as well; that’s our entire business in the state of Florida,” Cody said.  

After witnessing this advocacy work firsthand, Cody knew he wanted Unicote to be part of RCMA’s contractor program. “It’s a great opportunity for contractors to meet other contractors across the country, pick their brains or even assist people who are new to roof coatings,” Cody said, adding the benefits to manufacturers as well. “A lot of manufacturers are striving to create new technologies and applications, styles that haven’t been tapped into yet. It's great to meet with the manufacturers themselves and see the new products they're offering.” 

On top of providing networking opportunities for contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, RCMA offers education to those new to roof coatings. “The roofing industry sometimes has a stigma, especially with older companies that have been doing ‘traditional roofing’ forever,” Cody stated. “Getting them to see the benefits of roof coatings and become more of a proponent for it is something we strive for. I would urge any contractor in the roofing industry to join RCMA.” 

Finally, Cody noted the impactful advocacy work RCMA is currently doing to address issues affecting Mississippi contractors. “It's great to have a partner like RCMA who's proactive and involved in the legal and state side of things,” Cody expressed. “They’re paying attention to what’s going on and protecting us contractors. A big thank you to RCMA for that work.” 

Learn more about RCMA’s contractor program and the work the association is doing to protect contractors across the United States.