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KARNAK Reflective Coatings, Sealants and Cements
Selling roof restoration
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts discuss how education, financial considerations and specification strategies are shaping the coatings market. As interest in roof restoration continues to grow, contractors and manufacturers are finding new ways to explain the value of coatings to building owners and design professionals. In this CoatingsCast™ episode, Megan ...
Deliver long-term performance on metal roof restorations
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how to provide a lasting solution on a leaky metal roof. Metal roofs are known for durability, but over time can begin to show signs of wear, from oxidation and corrosion to failed seams and compromised fasteners. Restoring these roofs requires a full system approach designed ...
Get a Free KARNAK 671 Karna-seal Tube!
Karnak is giving contractors a hands-on way to experience the efficiency of its updated 671 Karna-Seal packaging. As part of a limited giveaway, contractors can receive a free 10.1-ounce caulk tube of 671 Karna-Seal to see how the smaller format supports faster, cleaner repairs on real jobsites. The single-component, moisture-curing ...
The case for dedicated roofing service departments
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts explain how service and maintenance departments lay the foundation for scalable roofing businesses. In a recent CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Chris Huettig, vice president of technical services at KARNAK, and Tracey Donels, founder of Service First Solutions, to talk about the importance of ...
Celebrating the women of Chicagoland!
By Emma Peterson. CRCA is hosting an all-day event celebrating and uplifting Chicagoland Women in Roofing! The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) was the first roofing contractor association formed in the U.S. with roots dating back to the 1870s. Originally created as an effort to rebuild the city in ...
Smarter packaging, same proven performance
By Dani Sheehan. Get the same trusted silicone formula, just packaged to help reduce waste, improve crew productivity and simplify everyday roof repair work. Crews don’t want to wrestle with oversized buckets for small repairs, waste material at the end of the day or slow down production with unnecessary cleanup. ...
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 ...
Start your engines: Get ready for the 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo
By Jenny Yu. Accelerate your business success at this year’s four-day event. The 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo returns to the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina, from February 16-19, 2026, bringing one of the Southeast’s largest regional roofing trade shows to contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals. ...
Finding efficiency in roof maintenance
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how to build maintenance programs that protect roofs and strengthen operations. On January 28 at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET, Megan Ellsworth hosts a new CoatingsTalk™ with Chris Huettig of KARNAK and Tracey Donels of Service First Solutions. Together, they will explore how commercial roof maintenance ...
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