Coffee Shop Originals

2024 Color of the Year sets new standards in color innovation

May 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor. AkzoNobel’s color of the year, Sweet Embrace, is crafting design trends and material selections in 2024. AkzoNobel has officially announced Sweet Embrace as its Color of the Year for 2024, targeting professionals in the architecture and domestic appliances (DA) sectors. This choice, a pastel pink, draws inspiration ...

Catching up with Carroll Consulting Group LIVE at IRE 2024!

May 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor. From emerging trends to timeless techniques, the Carroll Consulting Group shares their latest industry insights live from the trade show floor. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Karen Edwards from RoofersCoffeeShop® had the opportunity to catch up with Rich Carroll, a seasoned expert ...

Bridging generational gaps

May 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Anna Lockhart. Register for the upcoming R-Club Peer Forum highlighting an important conversation about the generational divide. R-Club has recently introduced a confidential Peer Forum designed for business owners and professionals in the roofing industry. This exclusive forum focuses on company culture and facilitates networking through quarterly ...

CoatingsCoffeeShop™ welcomes Instant Roofer!

May 8, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

With Instant Roofer you’re not just getting access to a free roof measuring and estimating app for your website, you are also tapping into a source of free exclusive leads. Step into the ring with a fast punching, AI driven tech provider funded and supported by roofers. CoatingsCoffeeShop™, the ...

Exploring our nation’s capital one memorial at a time

April 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

We walked up, down and around Washington, D.C. learning about its architecture, restoration and the people and wars that built our nation. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the 2024 architectural tour after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started ...

Our roofing Super Bowl

April 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

240 roofers descended on Capitol Hill today to advocate for three key issues that affect our industry. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started off the day with an intro from Representative Lisa McClain from Michigan. ...

RCS Representing at Roofing Day 2024

April 17, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

The Coffee Shop Crew is five members strong at the 2024 Roofing Day in D.C. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the prep day for Roofing Day 2024. Karen Edwards: We just finished day one of roofing day. It ...

Staying positive with your roof slope!

April 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Proper slope is key to a functional roof, learn how RoofSlope can help make sure it is correct, even after construction wraps. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Jan Bagnall from APOC visited with Heidi J. Ellsworth to talk about achieving a positive slope on your roof and ...

The evolution of industry training processes

April 8, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn about the different routes available to getting the training your team needs to achieve success in the coatings industry. In the inaugural episode of CoatingsTalk, host Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Johnny Walker from APOC Roofing to talk about contractors’ needs for training and the ...