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Dani Sheehan, Content Strategist
From repairs to readiness
By Dani Sheehan. As aging roofs and rising costs drive demand for maintenance, here’s how to build a service program that’s safe, profitable and positioned for long-term growth. Roof maintenance continues to be one of the most strategic and profitable service offerings contractors can add to their business. As John ...
Fire-rated solutions for the Wildland Urban Interface
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how Pli-Dek and fire-rated systems can help you confidently tackle WUI projects. Fire seasons continue to grow more intense, and as urban development edges closer to wildlands, fire-rated solutions are essential to protecting the built environment. In a recent episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth sits down ...
A deeper look beneath the surface
By Dani Sheehan. Understanding the soil microbiome helps us move from just observing soil health to actually managing it. Soil is a living, breathing ecosystem with complex biological interactions that affect everything from crop health to long-term land productivity. In a recent Iowa Learning Farms webinar, Dr. Roland (Roli) Wilhelm, ...
A heavy-duty patch that performs in any weather
By Dani Sheehan. This versatile, fibered mastic gives you a reliable way to stop leaks, rain or shine. Ready Patch Fibered Sealant by Progressive Materials (PM) is a fibered mastic designed to stop leaks instantly, even during a storm or underwater. Its thick, trowel-grade consistency makes it easy to work ...
The myth of the zero-maintenance yard
By Dani Sheehan. Help homeowners break the lawn-care cycle without breaking the bank. Every lawn professional has heard it: “I want a beautiful yard... but I don’t want to spend my weekends mowing.” Homeowners dream of enjoying their outdoor space without being buried under yardwork or paying costly amounts for ...
The root of it all
By Dani Sheehan. Knowing your soil is the first step toward growing something great. Soil is the foundation for everything you plant, build and grow. As landscape professionals, we’re often focused on the visible results: lush lawns, healthy trees, thriving gardens. But achieving those outcomes starts underground. Choosing the right ...
Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the last month at The Coffee Shops™! Construction season is in full swing with the long summer days and better weather. Here at The Coffee Shops™ we have also been busy this last month! One of our most-read articles from July 2025 came ...
Stronger shingles and smarter support
By Dani Sheehan. IKO is making strategic updates to help contractors sell more confidently, connect with homeowners and grow their business. With over 70 years of experience and a reputation for reliability, IKO Industries continues to evolve by listening to its contractor partners and homeowners alike. From bold new shingle ...
Smart design for fire season
By Dani Sheehan. Build safer landscapes through thoughtful planning and fire-resistant design to reduce the chances of flames reaching a home. Longer fire seasons, record-breaking heat and drier vegetation are making wildfires more destructive and more common. Since 2000, the U.S. has averaged over seven million acres burned annually from ...
Your guide to successful metal roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Metal roof restoration is a valuable service for building owners and a smart offering for roofing contractors looking to expand their business. Metal roofs are some of the most durable and long-lasting systems on the market, but even they need some attention over time. When a roof ...
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