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Restore, reflect and protect with acrylic coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Offer your building owners a suite of reliable, easy-to-apply and environmentally friendly solutions without the cost, disruption or waste of a full replacement. Acrylic coatings have earned their reputation as the go-to option for reflective roof restoration. They’re cost-effective, highly reflective and easy to apply, making them ...
Choosing the right tool for the job
By Malco. Three reasons to choose your hand tools carefully and some tips on what to look for in your next choice. Malco knows that when it comes to professionals in HVAC, roofing, siding, electrical and other trade fields, you will be hard pressed to find a contractor without a ...
New voices, big shifts and a bold vision for roofing’s future
By Jesse Sanchez. A first-time attendee delivers a powerful message about personal and professional growth. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), a first-time attendee from Benchmark gained attention not with a booth, but with bold presence, clear purpose and a commitment to transformation, both within the company and the industry. ...
The EDGE® helps estimators win more roofing bids during busy season
The EDGE was designed specifically for estimators who need to bid competitively without sacrificing precision or professionalism. As roofing contractors enter their busiest season, many professionals are turning to The EDGE roofing estimating software to improve their bid-to-win ratio throughout the summer and beyond. The EDGE has been a leader in roofing ...
Tried and true for 25 years
By Emma Peterson. Get a behind the scenes look at how MetalForming’s service team moves mountains for their customers. Recently, Coffee Shops™ Editor Lauren White got the chance to sit down with Martin König from MetalForming. Martin’s story actually begins across the pond in Germany where he spent 17 years working for ...
Central States Sentry™ Series Model 7500 receives Florida Building Code Product Approval
Florida’s product approval process is among the most stringent in the country, ensuring that building components can resist the state’s extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms. We’re proud to announce that our wind-rated Sentry Series Model 7500 has officially received Florida Building Code Product Approval as of June 10, ...
Leading the way with TCPP-free insulation
By GAF. GAF provides a smarter, safer insulation choice for high-performance roof systems. Many traditional polyiso insulation products rely on chemical flame retardants like TCPP (tris(1-chloro-2-propl) phosphate), which are designed to slow the combustion process when exposed to high heat. However, TCPP has been increasingly linked to environmental and health ...
Inside the mobile movement reinventing roof protection
By Jesse Sanchez. From rooftop resilience to hands-on demos, this forward-thinking company is bringing innovation straight to your doorstep. In an industry where moisture intrusion and rooftop failures cost billions annually, one company is taking a bold, on-the-road approach to change how professionals evaluate and implement commercial equipment ...
17 feet of snow is no joke on a roof
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Whether it’s a region like Truckee, where heavy snowfall is the norm, or the mountains of Colorado or the hills of Texas, snow guards are an essential safety measure. There’s no joking around when it comes to adding snow retention to roofs in Truckee, California. Recognized by ...
Impressing the crowd with style, sustainability and stories
By Jesse Sanchez. Cold weather, hot brand: Brava turns heads with bold design and authentic connections. The outside air might have been cold in San Antonio, but inside the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, Brava Roof Tile was on fire — and not just because of its sustainable, eye-catching products. ...
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