By North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA). 

NTRCA’s bowling event offered networking opportunities, friendly competition and seasonal festivities for attendees. 

The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) brought the local industry together for a festive year-end celebration on December 11, 2025, hosting members and guests for a bowling social at Bowlounge Dallas. The event welcomed professionals from across the roofing community, including partners from the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) and Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT), for an evening focused on connection, camaraderie and celebrating shared success in the North Texas market. 

Designed to blend networking with holiday fun, the gathering featured friendly competition on the lanes, seasonal food and drinks and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with colleagues. From spirited bowling matchups to lively conversations, the night captured the energy and unity that define NTRCA and its commitment to strengthening relationships throughout the regional roofing industry. 

Giving back with Toys for Tots 

Thank you to everyone participating in our Toys for Tots drive! Together, we collected over 100 toys and donated $1,700. We’re proud to make a difference in our community alongside our members and partners. 

Most Festive Contest winners  

• 1st place - Kiki Fuller 
• 2nd place - Will Greer 
• 3rd place - Sidney Curtis 

Bowling winners - 5:45 p.m. session  

• 1st place - Reese Arrington  
• 2nd place - Chris Arrington 
• 3rd place - Reagan Cross 

Bowling winners - 7:00 p.m. session  

• 1st place - Sidney Curtis 
• 2nd place - Chad Davis 
• 3rd place - Toni Kuncl  

Thank you to our sponsors 

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for helping us create such a fun and meaningful night for our members: 

• 838 Coatings 
• Calhoun Law Firm 
• Dataforma
• Fisher Roofing Company 
• GAF
• Inland Coatings 
• In The Dry 
• KAW Roofing 
• Malarkey Roofing Products
• MFM Building Products Corp.
• MRB Mechanical 
• OMG Roofing Products 
• Service First Solutions
• Sika Corporation
• Topps Products

Be sure to check out the photos from the event and relive the highlights! 

Original article and photo source: NTRCA

By Emma Peterson. 

Discover how RejuvaRoofs offers a repair alternative to tearing off and replacing shingle roofs.  

When Jen Silvers founded RejuvaRoofs, she was trying to solve a problem she had seen in her work as a roofing contractor in Utah – the lack of options for extending the life of a roof without having to pay for a full roof replacement. To learn more about how she is solving this problem through RejuvaRoofs, she sat down with Megan Ellsworth for an episode of Roofing Road Trips®.  

The conversation opened with the brand’s product offerings. Jen explained, “Our product is a methylester-based formula with a liquid rubber copolymer in it. It is applied to exposed fiberglass matting around the edges of shingles and actually reactivates the tar strip to spread back out and cover the fiberglass, resealing the roof.” By resealing the fiberglass mat, RejuvaRoofs is able to is able to extend the lifespan of the roof in an economical manner.  

In fact, RejuvaRoofs is so confident in the performance of their product that they offer their certified applicators a 10-year product warranty! Jen shared a bit about what this warranty covers, “If a certified applicator applies your product and it fails, we will cover the cost of the product. We chose to go with the warranty for certified applicators because we want our applicators to be confident in how they're doing the work and the fact that they're doing it the right way to give homeowners that peace of mind.” So, how do you become a certified applicator?  

The first step is to go to RejuvaRoofs website. On there, you will find a form to fill out to apply to become a certified applicator. Jen went into more detail, sharing, “When you submit the form, we send you a sample estimating template, to show how you could price this out and present it as a good option to the homeowner. From there you will be sent the certified applicator requirements and asked to return when you have evidence of fulfilling them. Once all of that is done, you can start helping your clients extend the lifespan of their existing roofs. As Jen explains, “RejuvaRoofs is a way you can help homeowners keep their homes secure for maybe a third of the cost of a full replacement. And it’s not a permanent solution, every roof product has a lifespan, but you can buy them at least 10 more years, maybe even 20 if you reapply proactively.” 

Tune in to the whole Roofing Road Trips® episode to learn more about RejuvaRoofs.

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn how RejuvaRoofs rehydrates and reactivates steep-slope roofing products.  

Meet RejuvaRoofs, an innovative company that is helping contractors extend the lifespan of a roof! To learn more about this company, Megan Ellsworth sat with Jen Silvers, the founder of RejuvaRoofs, for an episode of Roofing Road Trips®.  

RejuvaRoof was born of Jen’s realization that steep-slope roofing doesn’t have an equivalent to fluid-applied restorations like low-slope roofing does. She explained, “I own a small roofing company in Utah and I noticed the lack of options for homeowners when their roof needs worked on. It’s often just a replacement. And, while some roofs need to be fully replaced, there are a lot of homeowners who just need some kind of a fix.” 

So, Jen got in contact with some asphalt engineers and founded RejuvaRoof to create the options she had been searching for as a contractor. What they came up with was a formula that not only rehydrates the shingle but also activates the tar in the asphalt. Jen explained this in more detail, saying, “Our product is methylester-based with a liquid rubber copolymer in it. That allows the tar strip to reactivate and reseal. In other words, our product gets the tar to spread back out and cover the fiberglass mat again. This is key as fiberglass mat becoming exposed and subsequently wet is often the cause of roof leaks down the road.” 

By creating a restoration option for steep-slope roofs, Jen and RejuvaRoof are helping homeowners save upwards of $30,000-$80,000! And the cherry on top is the sustainability of RejuvaRoof’s method. As Jen put it, “We’re really lengthening the cycle of a roof’s lifespan. And as we do that, we’re reducing the sheer amount of roofing materials that’s going into landfills each year!” 

Listen to the entire conversation between Jen and Megan to learn more about RejuvaRoof and their incredible restoration products.

By Jessica Bravo.  

Head to Texas for this must-attend event for roofing contractors to network and grow your business.  

The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) invites roofing professionals to connect, learn and grow at the 2025 Not So Mini Trade Show on August 7 at the Hilton DFW Lakes. This industry event is a unique opportunity to build your business one partner at a time. 

Enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by Solar Royal and enjoy a refreshing cold beer courtesy of Topps Products Inc., all while networking with some of the top names in the roofing industry. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can engage with exhibitors, discover new products and form valuable connections that can take their businesses to the next level. 

A variety of notable industry leaders will be present, including: ABC Supply, AccuLynx, BITEC, EagleView, IKO, Johns Manville, Malarkey Roofing, National Women in Roofing, Owens Corning, SRS Building Products, TAMKO, The Catch-All and Western Colloid. Make sure you stop by The Coffee Shops™ table and say hi to our crew!   

Whether you’re looking to attend, exhibit or sponsor, the Not So Mini Trade Show offers a platform to engage with contractors, vendors and innovators from across the region. Exhibitors can showcase their products and services, while sponsors benefit from increased brand exposure to a highly engaged audience. 

This year's event is made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors including: QXO, GAF, CertainTeed, Ensley Benitez Law, PC, Coast, Polyglass and Pacific Coast Supply LLC.  

While walk-ins are welcome, early registration is strongly encouraged to secure your spot at the event. Registration fees are $20 for contractors and $150 for associates. See for yourself the fun and excitement of this event in these photos from last year! 

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your business and your future. Register here.  

By Lauren White.  

There’s no voodoo involved when talking about cool surfaces at the CRRC Annual Meeting.  

Between ghost tours, vampire apothecaries and beignets, the Big Easy hosted the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) annual meeting. From June 10-12, 2025, members of the CRRC, committee members, sponsors and interested individuals ventured south to New Orleans, Louisiana to talk about Cool Surfaces in Action.  

Day 1 - Committee meeting day  

After breakfast, handshakes and hello’s, the technical committee kicked off the day with roll call, minute approvals and proposed revisions and changes. George Daisy with DOW and the chair of the CRRC technical committee; Sarah Schneider, CRRC deputy director; and Stacey Weister, CRRC senior technical manager presented throughout the morning.  

About 40 people in person and a handful via Zoom convened for the first half of the day making decisions about definition edits and procedural changes to five-point reflectance test updates and insights on the program manual digitization project. 

After the lunch break, the educational committee meeting started both in person and via Zoom for those who couldn’t travel this week. Kurt Shickman, an interested individual and the educational committee chair; Audrey McGarrell, CRRC communications manager; and Iona Isachsen, Smart Surfaces Coalition shared:  

• Project updates and timelines for completion  
• Downloads and resources information  
• Cool surfaces lesson plan status update  

At the end of the day, the floor opened up for anyone to talk about new business, ask questions and for updates on ongoing projects and discuss future priorities and projects.  

Day 2 - Annual meeting time 

This year, about 70 people, ranging from roofing contractors and interested individuals to manufacturers and research and academic professionals, convened to hear updates, ask questions and learn about new initiatives happening across the nation.   

Sponsors for the event include: Ace Laboratories as a platinum sponsor; Duro-Last, 3M, Climate Reserve, PRI, MACOMA as gold sponsors; IKO, DOW, Atlas, Siplast, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, RoofersCoffeeShop® as silver sponsors; Topps Products and R&D Services as bronze sponsors. 

Attendees represented a range of professionals from state energy offices, laboratories, distributors, codes and compliance divisions and universities. Some companies in attendance included: Sherwin-Williams, General Coatings, Western Colloid, Polyglass, 3M, ACE Laboratories, Hawaii State Energy Office, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), CertainTeed, National Coil Coatings Association, among others.  

A common theme throughout updates and presentations during the day was expanding reach and education. The CRRC continues to grow and while most members are located in the United States, there are now members in India and Australia. They also continue to broaden their reach through podcasts and webinars, speaking and showcasing at trade shows, publishing new resources, building up their social media – go follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and Threads – and more! The morning was full of committee information and updates. 

Looking ahead, their goals are to continue to educate building contractors, increase code and program references, make cool surface research more accessible, and also improve and grow existing rating programs.  

Marty Hastings Award   

The 2025 recipient of the Marty Hastings Award is Kurt Shickman who has been a member of the CRRC for over a decade and has held multiple leadership roles throughout the years. The Marty Hastings Award was started in 2011 to honor Marty Hastings, a longtime CRRC board member and contributor. The recipient of this award is someone who makes great contributions to the CRRC and their efforts. In addition to the award, a monetary donation is made to a charity of the recipient’s choice. Kurt chose to donate to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), Future Climate Leaders Scholarship. The EESI is a nonprofit offering science-based education to policymakers and the public, aiming to build a sustainable, resilient future through solutions to climate, energy and environmental challenges. This donation will go to fund scholarships and other academic support programs for students at historically black colleges.  

Cool guest presentations about cool surfaces  

Adopting cool roofs in historically cool climates  

Julia Nassar, senior energy and climate planner for The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for Greater Boston shared about “Expanding Cool Roof Awareness and Adoption in Metro-Boston.” MAPC is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of the Metropolitan Boston region. According to Julia, the frequency and severity of extreme heat events in historically cooler regions like New England where aging housing stock, low AC prevalence and limited heat-risk awareness leaves residents ill-prepared. MAPC’s Cool Roofs Initiative is a project aimed at expanding the awareness and adoption of cool roofs to help reduce heat and energy demand. Their goal is to promote the adoption of cools roofs in the Metro Mayors (16 cities making up the inner core of Boston) region through developing support tools and resources. 

Through the Cool Roof’s Initiative, they developed tools and resources to raise awareness among building owners, contractors and policymakers in Metro-Boston. Julia shared a variety of resources available, including: 

• Cool roof self-assessment: 11 question assessment to help people determine if a cool roof is right for a property  
• Cool roof suitability tool – Interactive map that allows users to identify opportunities for cool roof retrofits. 
• An Educational Toolkit that’s translated into five different languages  
• Market analysis of cool roof potential 

Data and climate action and heat mitigation  

Douglas Melnick, chief sustainability officer for the city of San Antonio, about heat mitigation efforts and ongoing research efforts in San Antonio. As the sixth largest city in the U.S. with 17% of the population identified as low income, rising temperatures are affecting more people, costing more and having major negative impacts. San Antonio saw a record high of 117 degrees Fahrenheit in 2024! According to Douglas, “Extreme heat is here and it’s only going to continue to get more severe as we see an increase in temperatures because of human-caused climate change.”  

During his presentation, “SA Climate Ready and Cool Neighborhoods: A Data-driven Approach to Climate Action and Heat Mitigation,” Douglas shared about the Urban Heat Mitigation Program that the City of San Antonio launched in 2024. Following an extensive mapping process, the City’s Office of Sustainability launched a Cool Neighborhood Program in four target areas to concentrate layered heat mitigation activities in conjunction with ongoing research. Based on the research, 73% of people shared that they were interested in cooler roofs as a strategy to mitigate heat. When cool roofs were installed on homes there was a significant 7.3% energy use reduction and a 10.1-degree reduction. The Cool Pavement Program started in 2023 and as of this year they’re on track to install 22.35 miles of cool pavement. Possible materials being tested are: GAF Streetbond – Durashield, SealMaster – SolarPave, GuardTop – Iron.    

Albedo management  

I learned a new term during this presentation: albedo. Albedo is the Latin word for “whiteness” or “lightness” and is the measure of how reflective a surface is. “Shine On: Recognizing Local and Global Benefits of Albedo Management” was presented by members from Climate Resolve. Bryn Moncelsi, deputy director, and Selena Melgoza, senior climate solutions analyst shared details about the Shine On Initiative, which was launched to recognize the full range of benefits of cool surfaces to spur broader deployment. A nonprofit based in Los Angeles, California, Climate Resolve’s mission is to champion equitable climate solutions. As of January 2015, Climate Resolve passed LA’s Cool Roof Ordinance and Rebate requiring all new and replacement roofs to be a cool roof. They were the first major city to establish a cool roof ordinance, and 10 years later, over 18 million square feet of cool roofing materials have been installed.  

While cool streets are still in the pilot phase, they continue to work with the community and industry partners to reach widespread adoption. According to Climate Resolve, 40% of asphalt cover radiates heat all day and night, making it crucial to cool these surfaces not only for people accessing the streets but also to curb the urban heat island effect. As part of their pilot they have installed cool materials in a variety of city blocks, outdoor basketball courts and have seen a heat differential as high as 12 degrees Fahrenheit. While it’s still gaining traction, to date there have been 182 lane miles installed and they’re looking forward to more adoption and installation in the future.  

This is my second year attending the CRRC Annual Meeting, and I learned just as much this year as I did last year in Las Vegas! It’s pretty incredible to be in the same room as other like-minded people from around the world who are working towards a more sustainable future. We write a lot on The Coffee Shops about sustainability and green initiatives, and the work the CRRC is doing is vitally important. I continue to be impressed with the brilliant minds who are helping the world stay cool. 

By Emma Peterson.

Kick off your summer with the Cool Roof Rating Council’s annual meeting on June 11, 2025!

The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)’s annual meeting is back for another year! The CRRC’s annual meeting is a great opportunity for professionals across the industry to learn about the latest cool roof research, provide input on CRRC activities and attend engaging speaker presentations. Last year, The Coffee Shops™ Editor Lauren White attended and had a great time. She shared a bit of her experience in an article after the show, saying, “As a first-time attendee of this event, I was blown away at not only the organization of the day, but the amount of information, research and technology that’s out there is astounding. In such a big industry, it’s amazing to sit in a room with 80 people from all around the world who all have the same interests and want the same things for our future.”

This year, the meeting’s theme is Cool Surfaces in Action and will be hosted at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, Louisiana. There have been a variety of sponsors that have made the meeting possible, including Duro-Last, IKO Industries, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, Topps Products, Western Colloid and us here at The Coffee Shops!

Logistics

The 2025 CRRC Annual Meeting will be held on June 11, 2025. Registration for the event is open and will remain open until June 3, 2025. There is a room block rate available at the host hotel, the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot.  

You can find more about getting lodging on the event registration page.

Guest speakers

One of the highlights of the annual meeting are the guest speaker presentations. These presentations share timely, accurate and valuable information about reflective building materials with attendees. The technical information shared within the presentations is backed up by rigorous studies. Check out some of the guest speakers for this year’s meeting:

• Julie Nassar, senior clean energy and climate partner at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for the Greater Boston area
• Selena D. Melgoza (senior climate solutions analyst) and Bryn Moncelsi (deputy director) at the Climate Resolve
• Douglas Melnick, the chief sustainability officer for the City of San Antonio

Schedule

Pre-registration is required for all meetings. The annual meeting week will kick off on Tuesday, June 10 with Technical and Education Committee meetings. The following day, the Annual Meeting will commence with check-in and breakfast at 8:00 a.m. From there, attendees will get to attend presentations from leaders in cool surface implementation, CRRC organization updates, the board of directors election and presentation of the Marty Hastings Award. At the end of the night there will be a networking event that includes complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

Register for the annual CRRC meeting by June 3, 2025!

By Emma Peterson.

Learn how Pace Products International connects people around the world to Topps Products!

Topps Products are known for their long history of industry-leading roofing solutions and global presence. They supply six different regions of the world (in over 30 different countries), with products being used in places like the subway in Hiroshima, Japan or rooftops of Dubai Internet City. But if you were looking to buy Topps for your own international project, you would actually need to buy through a company called Pace Products International.

Pace is a distributor that has been empowering American manufacturers and producers since the 1970s. They describe their mission on their website, saying, “We are committed to sourcing and promoting the best of what America has to offer... As we look towards the future, we remain committed to our mission. We are continually seeking to refine our processes, expand our offerings and improve our services to better serve American manufacturers and farmers.”

So, what does it mean when we say Pace distributes Topps Products? Pace is able to help Topps sell their products on the international market more effectively. Distributors like Pace have expertise and networks in markets abroad that reduce the small business’s market learning curve and allows them to start making a profit faster. These distributors are also helpful in reducing risks that come with international trade.

An example of the complex regulations that Pace helps Topps navigate are tariffs. Trent Cotney, a partner and the construction team lead at the legal firm Adams and Reese, defined tariffs as “a tax applied to a specific category of imported goods, and it is collected by customs officials when these items enter a country. Tariffs serve multiple purposes. While they generate revenue for a nation’s treasury, their primary function is often to protect domestic manufacturing by increasing the cost of foreign goods.”  

Tariffs in general have become more top of mind in industries like roofing because of the new administration’s plans for 2025, which Cotney Consulting Group explained include “a 10% across-the-board tariff on all imported goods and a 60% or higher tariff on imports from China, a major supplier of roofing materials, chemicals and components.”

As you can tell from that brief overview of tariffs, which only dives into one of many factors that come into play when trading internationally, it can be complicated and difficult to navigate, especially as a small business like Topps. By working through Pace on the international level, Topps is able to streamline their logistics, reduce overall costs and mitigate risks when it comes to compliance. All the while, their international customers receive the same trusted, high-performance products as are sold in the U.S.

You can learn more about Topps Products and how they have been used internationally online! You can also read more about Pace Products and the work they do to support American businesses on the international level on their website.

By Emma Peterson.

Learn why cities around the world, like Dubai, choose Topps Products for their roofs.

Nestled along the shore of the Persian Gulf sits the stunning city of دبي, in English, Dubai. One of the wealthiest of the emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) federation, Dubai has long been known as the premier port city of the Middle East. Boasting comparisons to cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong, Dubai is a city of skyscrapers full of business, ports of trade and beaches that are the highlight of any tourist’s itinerary. Within the city, there is an incredible mixture of tradition and technology. One example of this is Dubai Internet City (DIC).

The DIC is the region’s leading tech business park. According to Locatina, it emerged out of unique economic zoning that aimed to foster the growth of information technology and communication companies. DIC’s official website describes the goals of the area, “We believe innovation is not a formula, it’s a collective effort and nobody does it better than our tech community comprising brilliant minds and businesses collaborating to write themselves into history. To meet the diverse needs of today’s modern businesses, Dubai Internet City offers a range of commercial spaces, facilities, business services and more.”  

But even the best developers in the world can’t change the climate, and Dubai’s certainly brings unique challenges, especially if you’re trying to keep technology cool. Like most of the area along the Persian Gulf, Dubai experiences year-round heat. The coldest this area gets is in January with lows around 49°F (15°C). Alternatively, the hottest temperatures can reach 104°F (40°C) in summer months like July. Because of this, sustainability and energy efficiency are a huge emphasis in Dubai and DIC. According to Middle East Economy, Dubai aims to “become one of the world’s most environmentally resilient cities and set an example for sustainable urban development. The establishment of this authority aligns with the UAE’s objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.”

This drive for sustainability is why many leading, multinational companies in the city have chosen to work with Topps Products, Inc. for over 40 years. Topps' high-performance roof coatings are known in the roofing industry for being incredibly energy efficient options. According to their website, “The Topps Seal® white roofing coating is an ENERGY STAR® certified product and has been proven to reduce rooftop temperatures by as much as 50°F (10°C). Less heat on top means less heat to radiate inside your building, thus resulting in more energy savings. Elimination of solar radiation also protects your roof from thermal movement, which is the most common cause of roof failure and premature breakdown.”

And the DIC is not the only area using Topps coatings to create more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Just in March 2024, The Coffee Shops got the chance to host Topps President and CEO, James T. Thomas, for an episode of Roofing Road Trips®. He shared some of the other places that have used Topps Products on the roof to make a healthier environment, “Our products are throughout every extreme climate imaginable, we've done the research station in Antarctica, several buildings and the Sony buildings in Dubai, and over to Saudi Arabia... We worked on an outdoor market in Da Nang, Vietnam and in Bamako, Mali, in Africa, we did the Mercy House projects there, cooling, providing thermal comfort. People felt the difference right away, they got it.”

To learn more about Topps Products and how their products are used around the world for sustainability initiatives, check out the full interview with James or their Coffee Shops Directory!  

Image sources in order of appearance: Dubai Internet City, Britannica, Dubai Internet City and Topps Products

By Jesse Sanchez. 

Explore the worldwide impact of cool roofs and their role in reducing energy costs.   

In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with James Thomas, CEO of Topps Products, to discuss the evolution of cool roof technology and its global impact. During their conversation, James shared insights into the company's journey and commitment to sustainability, particularly through its collaboration with the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC). 

James expressed the significance of cool roofs in energy efficiency, stating the benefits beyond simple cost savings. "Cool roofs do matter," he said, recounting a personal experience that solidified his belief in the technology. “We had three air conditioner units in this 40-foot container unit. When we coated five sides of this container, we realized it started freezing on the inside. So, instead of using those three air conditioner units, we went down to one.” This anecdote demonstrates the tangible impact of cool roofs on energy consumption and the broader potential for energy savings. 

Beyond individual projects, James discussed Topps’ global outreach, including initiatives in extreme climates such as the research stations in Antarctica and hot regions like Dubai and Saudi Arabia. "Topps has been around. It's been tried, it's been proven," James said, representing the durability and reliability of their products in diverse environments. He also shared an innovative community project in Vietnam, where the application of cool roof coatings to an outdoor market not only made the environment more comfortable for vendors and shoppers but also preserved the freshness of the produce. 

James is not just focused on the present; he has big plans for the future of cool roofing, including expanding into related areas such as cool pavements and roads to further mitigate urban heat islands and reduce global CO2 emissions. He envisions a future where cool roofs and related technologies become the standard in urban planning, not just in the U.S., but worldwide. 

Read the transcript or Listen to the podcast to learn more about Topps Products’ journey and how cool roofs are shaping a more sustainable future! 

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn how coatings are the key to building a cooler future.  

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to CEO and President of Topps Products Inc., James T. Thomas. Topps was founded in the 1950s and James came into the company in 2018. He spoke about how the company’s heavy involvement with the sustainability and subsequently the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) originated, “When we developed a Topps Seal in 1983, that's when we realized that white coatings, white roofs are the way to one, reduce energy costs, two, reduce the thermal movement (the expansion/contraction of buildings).” Essentially, even before CO2 and fossil fuels became a huge conversation, Topps was pushing for more sustainable, white coated roofs due to the energy and maintenance savings that come with them! 

So, when CRRC was formed in 1998 to develop standard methods for evaluating and sharing impacts of coatings and roofing products on the heat and energy used in the environment, Topps was a perfect fit! James emphasized, “When CRRC formed, Topps was a member of it.” To help understand CRRC’s mission and the significance of an exterior coating or product on heat and energy efficiency, James described a work site he was on, “We had three air conditioner units in this 40-foot container unit. When we coated five sides of this container, we realized it started freezing on the inside. So, instead of using those three air conditioner units, we went down to one.” 

That container was just the beginning. James has teams all over the world working with both Topps and CRRC to help make people happier and healthier. He described one such project, “We went to an outdoor market in Da Nang, Vietnam where people bring in their vegetables and their wares, spices, et cetera. Our team coated that roof, and the people actually felt the difference, even though there's no walls, it's open air, but also their vegetables did not wilt as quickly.” And James isn’t ready to slow down any time soon, he has visions and goals of expanding and marketing cool coatings and products in cities all over the globe.  

Read the transcript or Listen to the full podcast to learn more about Topps and cool coatings are building a better future.