Going Green

By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials supports sustainability, both in business and on the roof. When we talk about sustainable practices, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds are energy-efficient practices; things like installing solar panels and reflective roof coatings. These are a huge part of moving ...

Powering the future

December 9, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn from a panel of leaders about the benefits and incentives driving the push for renewable energy. In the latest episode of Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with ABC Supply’s renewable energy team to talk about the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities in the ...

Cool roofs and hot savings

November 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how tax credits and incentives have made energy-efficient roofing more accessible than ever before. Roofing contractors have been at the forefront of using cool roofs and walls to reduce energy consumption and decrease the commonality of urban heat islands (UHI). 2022 saw one of the big shifts in ...

Cool roofing systems for energy-efficient roofing solutions

November 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Lauren Miller, JobNimbus. Cool roofs are more than a trend; they're a smart, sustainable choice for homeowners and roofing pros alike. A rising star in energy-efficient construction, cool roofing systems offer a solution to high temperatures and energy bills by reflecting sunlight instead of absorbing it. This simple shift ...

Championing new frontiers in sustainable coatings

November 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Commitment to sustainability meets innovation in coil coatings. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with AkzoNobel experts Amanda Paterline and Tessa Slagter about the company’s strides toward a sustainable future in the coatings industry. With a focus on coil coatings, Amanda and Tessa share ...

Innovative solutions for urban heat

October 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jessica Bravo. Exploring the impact of cool coatings on people, planet and profit. In this Read, Listen, Watch (RLW)®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Lauren Rogers, the sustainability manager at Sherwin Williams, to discuss the transformative potential of cool coatings in combating urban heat islands and ...

Understanding the impact of environmental conditions on metal roof coatings

September 25, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. These coatings are tailored to withstand the elements, enhancing longevity and performance. In this CoatingsCast, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Amanda Paterline and Brad Shreve of AkzoNobel to discuss the impact of environmental conditions on metal roof coatings. The conversation shed light on how ...

Sustainability trends driving roof coatings

September 21, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Leading the shift towards sustainable roofing solutions. The roofing industry is seeing a significant shift toward sustainability and one company at the forefront of this change is Progressive Materials. In this episode of the Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Matt Clarke, eastern ...

TopShield® Reclaimed Multi-purpose T-Shirt Rags: The ultimate solution for spill management and cleaning

September 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Reduce, reuse and recycle with eco-friendly alternatives for everyday usage. In the realm of versatile cleaning solutions, the TopShield® Reclaimed Multi-Purpose T-Shirt Rags offer unparalleled absorbency and functionality. Designed to handle a wide range of spills and messes, these rags are an essential addition to any toolkit, whether for professional use ...

Promoting sustainable commercial building practices

September 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Offering roof coatings can provide benefits to a roof’s physical structure, your customer’s budget and the surrounding environment. Building owners and homeowners alike are looking for guidance on cost-effective and sustainable roofing solutions now more than ever. Roof coatings can be an excellent option for extending the ...