Low-Slope Roofing
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 ...
Q&A – A low-slope bleed out
A homeowner with a flat roof came to our experts to ask about bleed out. Adam from California was looking at their modified bitument roof and had some questions about the seams. They asked: I have a house with a flat roof. It has a modified bitumen torch applied cap ...
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 ...
Why TPO roofing stands out
By Jesse Sanchez. TPO roofing delivers energy efficiency, durability and cost savings for flat and low-slope roofs. Selecting a roofing system requires careful consideration of climate demands, building design and long-term performance. With hot, humid summers and winters that bring snow and freeze-thaw cycles, flat and low-slope roofs must perform ...
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 ...
When can spray foam be used on your roof?
AAR Expert Will Lorenz spray foam is a great product to put over an existing roof system and on new construction. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz partner of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Lauren White: Hello, ...
Making roofing manageable
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the roof above your head in the short and simple AskARoofer Minisode series. Most people don’t know much about roofs except that they are expensive and should keep the elements out of their home or business. And while it is very normal not to ...
Coating project of performing arts center earns national recognition
By The Coffee Shops™. Sutter Roofing won a top coatings award for its Van Wezel project, highlighting the value of coatings in restoring and protecting iconic structures against extreme weather conditions. Sutter Roofing has been recognized for excellence in roof restoration, earning first place in the 2026 Commercial Roof Coating ...
Extending roof life with protective coatings
By Jesse Sanchez. How silicone and aluminum roof coatings help protect roofs from weather exposure while improving energy efficiency. Roofs endure constant exposure to changing weather conditions, and companies like CJ Roofing note that intense summer heat, heavy rainfall and freezing winter temperatures place continuous stress on roofing systems, gradually ...
Building a storm-resilient roof in 2026
By Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation. Guardian Roofing outlines how homeowners can prepare their roofing systems for increasingly severe weather across the United States. Across the United States, homeowners are experiencing more frequent severe weather events that put added strain on residential roofing systems. From wind-driven rain and hailstorms to ...
