Coatings
When to coat and when to replace
By The Coffee Shops™. Roof coatings can be a great solution for some projects, but there are cases where deeper damage requires a full replacement. As roof coatings continue to grow in popularity due to affordability and ease of installation, it can be tempting to automatically default to using them ...
Roof coatings versus full replacement for sustainability
AAR Expert Brittany Wimbish says sustainability is about not wasting what you have, while also being realistic about its condition. When we talk about sustainability in roofing, it doesn’t always mean starting over with a brand-new roof. Sometimes it means getting more life out of the roof you already have. That’s ...
Stop moisture before it damages concrete floors
By Jesse Sanchez. APF Polymer Surfaces’ VaporSolve systems help isolate moisture-sensitive flooring from concrete moisture and support long-term performance. According to ICP Group, excess moisture in concrete slabs can become one of the most invasive and costly problems in a flooring installation. When moisture is trapped beneath low-permeability flooring, it ...
Cool roofs shine as hotter cities turn down the heat
By Emma Richardson. ROOFCORP helps contractors navigate updated code requirements for roof coatings. Commercial roofs in warm climates like Los Angeles provide unique challenges, as the city is subject to elevated radiation year-round. Additionally, the long cooling season and urban heat island effect can cause roof surface temperatures to ...
Giving aging HVAC new life
By Emma Peterson. How air handler renewal extends HVAC system life without full replacement. HVAC systems are expensive with commercial replacements for large campuses – healthcare, education and manufacturing – being up to $45,000 in some areas. Because of this often steep cost, many facility managers and building owners look ...
Campany Roofing is the July Roofer of the Month
By Emma Peterson. With expertise spanning everything from slate and cedar to liquid-applied systems and high-rises, Campany Roofing continues to set the standard in Florida roofing. Our latest Roofer of the Month is Campany Roofing, a premier roofer in South Florida founded back in 1990 by Ed Campany. To learn ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 AskARoofer™ Experts
AAR Experts celebrates its continued commitment to helping home and building owners make confident roofing decisions. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital platforms where industries come together for technology, insight and everyday business, announces 2026 AskARoofer Experts. Each month, AskARoofer™ Experts share their insights on timely topics ...
A better path for repeat deck failures
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a full deck rebuild and layered waterproofing system helped address recurring failures at a Sarasota townhome community. When a waterproofing system fails more than once, contractors and property teams need more than another patch. They need a solution that corrects the root cause and holds ...
Protective coatings for concrete surfaces
By Jesse Sanchez. Concrete coatings help protect surfaces, support safety and meet the demands of a wide range of commercial and residential spaces. Concrete plays a critical role throughout the building envelope and protecting it properly can affect both performance and longevity. In this episode of CoatingsCast™, Karen Edwards spoke ...
Sutter Roofing is the May R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. How a focus on communication and teamwork has helped this family business grow and thrive for over a century. This month, we want to highlight Sutter Roofing as our May 2026 Roofer of the Month. Founded over 120 years ago, Sutter Roofing is one of the ...
