Products & Services
Make the most of your silicone roof coatings
By Progressive Materials. Understand how shelf life impacts product performance and what you can do to protect your profits. Known for their durability, UV resistance and ability to withstand ponding water, silicone roof coatings offer a reliable way to extend the life of a roof without a full replacement. Whether ...
Blending high performance with architectural aesthetics
By Emma Peterson. Across their product lines, Westlake is leading the industry in durable roofing without sacrificing curb appeal. One of the things we love about attending trade shows is getting to see new products and offerings firsthand. While our team attended the International Builder Show this year, we had ...
Modernizing how roofers find crews
By Jesse Sanchez. Innovative tech meets real-world roofing as Labor Central 2.0 makes finding crews faster and smarter – free of cost! Labor Central just flipped the script. The platform known for helping roofing contractors and labor crews connect has officially transitioned from its paid classic version to a faster, ...
Steep slopes and ice dams, beware. Defend-R Vent is here.
By Drexel Metals. Explore Drexel Metals’ newest member of the Defend-R club. Early in July, Drexel Metals announced the addition of a new product to their Defend-R line, a collection of polyisocyanurate panels designed for roof insulation. Defend-R Vent, the shiny new toy, is a ventilated composite insulation ...
Central States Sentry adds swing, locker and faux doors to lineup
Newly added products join two roll-up door models and a hallway system creating one-stop-shop convenience for customers. Central States Manufacturing announces new products to its door and hallway product line, furthering its leadership in self-storage metal building solutions. The Central States Sentry™ swing, locker and faux doors are now in full ...
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 ...
Endless possibilities with Sika’s next-gen roofing solutions
By Jenny Yu. New adhesive and polyurea technologies offer faster installations, odor-free application and expanded contractor flexibility. At FRSA's 103rd Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo in June 2025, Karen Edwards of RoofersCoffeeShop® sat down with Thomas Garguilo, technical sales representative from Sika, to discuss the latest roofing technologies ...
Real feedback that builds trust
By Jesse Sanchez. Before buying, people look for proof of quality. Here's what they're finding. In a world where consumers are more informed and cautious than ever, testimonials have become a critical part of the buying journey. According to multiple studies, the vast majority of buyers — over 90% in ...
Storm season solutions
By Emma Peterson. Tools like the Equipter 4000 help roofing crews rebuild in the aftermath of a storm with less stress and more efficiency. In the roofing industry, there tends to be ebbs and flows in terms of work. One of the most common examples of this is the uptick ...
Entering a new age of residential roofing materials
By Miguel Jacinto, Renoworks. This guide breaks down all you need to know about modern roofing materials and when to use them. The modern homeowner is more educated than ever before; with internet access at the tip of their finger, they can learn just about anything they need with ...
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