By Dani Sheehan. Advances in chemistry, safety and building science are helping spray foam roofing outperform traditional systems. During a live Coffee Conversations® sponsored by Handifoam at the SprayFoam 2026 Convention and Expo, industry leaders Will Lorenz from General Coatings Manufacturing Corp and Josh Winkler of ICP Group delivered a ...
By Dani Sheehan. Spring offers contractors an opportunity to inspect, protect and extend the life of the hardscapes and walkways their clients love. Winter doesn’t just leave behind visible stains. For patios, pool decks, walkways and vertical masonry, months of moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, deicing salts and organic debris can compromise ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the state of the outdoor industry by reading our top OCS articles for April. In the outdoor contracting world, April showers don’t just herald in May flowers; they usher in the busiest season of work for contractors. And here at OutdoorCoffeeShop™ (OCS), it has been ...
By Dani Sheehan. The push for stronger, more adaptable roof assemblies is about giving contractors the tools they need to install with confidence today while knowing the system will hold up against whatever comes next. From increasingly severe weather to evolving building use, roofing contractors play a huge role in ...
By Dani Sheehan. With StrongHold™, contractors can meet building owner needs with a family of solutions built for the realities of modern commercial roofing. Single-ply roofing may dominate the low-slope commercial market, but there is no universal answer when it comes to membrane selection. Building use, traffic, climate, rooftop equipment ...
By Emma Peterson. April showers bring...a lot of interesting articles to The Coffee Shops™! As we leave the month of April behind and look towards May’s summer sunshine and peak construction season, we wanted to take a moment to look back at all the articles we published in the ...
By Dani Sheehan. Modern roofing is shifting away from product-first thinking toward assemblies designed to support each building’s specific needs. In today’s commercial market, buildings are more specialized, risk tolerance varies widely and performance expectations extend well beyond the warranty term. As a result, the industry is shifting away from ...
By Dani Sheehan. SkillsUSA National Signing Day is a chance to celebrate the trades, encourage young talent and highlight roofing and construction careers for the next generation. From estimating and project management to installation, service and sheet metal fabrication, every successful business depends on individuals who are trained, motivated and ...
By Dani Sheehan. Coatings may get the credit, but sealants are what make the system work. As more roofs reach the end of their warranty periods, building owners are looking for ways to extend roof life without paying for a full tear-off. In a recent CoatingsCast™ episode, UNIFLEX® Product Manager ...
By Dani Sheehan. See how you can donate time, skills or resources to support an incredible cause. Our industry is built on protecting what matters most, and roofing contractors across the country are finding a deeper purpose through their work with Ronald McDonald House. In a recent episode of Contractor ...