In this CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by APOC, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by industry leaders, Johnny Walker of APOC and John Kenny of Cotney Consulting Group, to take a deep look at where the roof restoration market is headed right now and what's driving change. Panelists will share about the biggest trends shaping the sector, from economic pressures and sustainability priorities to the growing impact of AI and technology on restoration practices. Johnny and John will also explore why demand for restoration services is rising, how customers respond to sustainability as a selling point compared with tear-offs, and what larger market forces are influencing contractor decisions. Together, these insights underscore a rapidly evolving restoration landscape and offer contractors the knowledge they need to stay resilient, competitive and forward‑thinking.

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In this CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ryan Knippel, a business development manager from SOPREMA, to explore how modern roof coatings are reshaping the roofing industry, from extending roof life and boosting energy efficiency to reducing costs and waste for building owners. Ryan will break down when coating restorations make sense versus full re-roofs, what warranties and system compatibility look like and how technical reps guide those decisions in the field. Plus, he'll dive into the shifting workforce, training challenges and the next wave of coating innovations. Join us as we uncover how coatings are reshaping the roofing landscape — and what's next for contractors, building owners and the industry at large.

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In this CoatingsCast™, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Lisa Smith, director of member engagement at the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), to preview what attendees can expect at the upcoming SprayFoam Convention & Expo. Lisa shares how the event brings together contractors, manufacturers and industry leaders for education, networking and hands-on learning that supports safer, more successful spray foam businesses. From technical sessions and certification opportunities to the value of SPFA membership, this conversation highlights why the SprayFoam Convention & Expo is a must-attend event for the spray foam and coatings industry.

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In this CoatingsTalk™, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Chris Huettig from KARNAK and Tracey Donels from Service First Solutions to talk about how a commercial roof maintenance department should be set up to maximize efficiency while delivering a longer roof life to customers. The panel examines how dedicated maintenance programs create repeat business, reduce costs for building owners and scale with your business. The conversation also highlights where contractors can save time and labor through process efficiencies, training and labor-saving products, including

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This month's question: What steps can help coating contractors avoid common pitfalls and keep projects profitable in the new year?

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In this CoatingsCast™, Karen Edwards is joined by Ryan Zabel from Arizona Polymer Flooring to discuss what truly defines a high-performance concrete floor coating and how system selection changes based on use case. The conversation breaks down the differences between decorative and heavy-use environments, with a closer look at why APF's P600 is a go-to topcoat for demanding applications and how it fits into a range of system designs and color options. Ryan also shares how APF supports contractors through training and education to ensure confident installation, offers practical advice for those looking to expand into concrete floor coatings and highlights where contractors can see these systems in action in 2026 including World of Concrete!

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In this CoatingsCast™, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Chris Underwood from Uniflex to spotlight an exciting new offering for the prep stage of roof restorations: Sprayable One Flash™ sealant. Chris explains how feedback from contractors led them to take another look at their popular One Flash sealant to develop a revolutionary sprayable formula that saves countless hours and labor on restoration jobs. The conversation explores how One Flash was engineered to be sprayable while maintaining product quality and why a spray-applied sealant can improve consistency, speed and labor efficiency on the job.

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In this CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by H.B. Fuller, Megan Ellsworth visits with thought leaders in the industry to take a hard look at the misconceptions and missed opportunities shaping today's roof coating market. They break down why long-term success depends less on the topcoat and more on the system beneath it, from assessment and prep to labor quality and ongoing maintenance. The conversation also explores the untapped potential of liquid-applied systems across the building envelope along with the real story behind sustainability claims and education gaps. It's a candid, practical discussion built for roofing and coatings contractors who want to raise their standards and strengthen every project they touch.

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