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How insurance requirements are shaping the future of roof restorations
By Jenny Yu. Industry experts discuss recent insurance shifts in Florida and what this means for the roof restoration market. In a recent CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by APOC, Megan Ellsworth spoke with industry leaders Johnny Walker, national technical manager of APOC, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting ...
Roofing takes the fast lane at CRSMCA 2026
By Jenny Yu. The Durham-based event combined networking, product innovation and a NASCAR-inspired experience. The 2026 Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (CRSMCA) Mid-Winter Roofing Expo brought energy and connection to historic Durham, North Carolina, with a NASCAR-inspired theme. The annual event drew several hundred contractors and exhibitors ...
Innovations from APOC at IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. A look at APOC's new products and programs designed to strengthen contractor success. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), our crew from The Coffee Shops™ had the opportunity to host a live soundstage in the lobby (shoutout to our friends at SRS Distribution who sponsored ...
Restoration Trends for 2026 and Beyond
In this CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by APOC, industry leaders take a deep look at where the roof restoration market is headed right now and what’s driving change. We start with introductions and move quickly into the biggest trends shaping the sector, from economic pressures and sustainability priorities to the ...
A better name for an even better product
By Dani Sheehan. With its unmatched traction and grip during installation, TUFF-GRIP™ reinforces APOC’s commitment to safety and high-performance underlayment technology. Contractors have relied on APOC’s synthetic underlayment for years under the well-known Gator-Skin™ name. Today, that same trusted performance has a new name: APOC TUFF-GRIP™ 30. While the name ...
Earn double points on repair products!
By Dani Sheehan. Stop by APOC’s booth at IRE to watch live demos, talk repairs and start earning double points on the products you already love and trust. Roof repairs are a constant on the job. For a limited time, APOC Contractor Pro Program Rewards members can earn double points ...
Craftsmanship meets preservation at the Settlemier House
By HER Roofing. HER Roofing blended modern materials with historic sensitivity on a demanding cone roof project. It was early November 2024 when HER Roofing signed the contract to roof the Settlemier House, in Woodburn, Oregon. Built in 1892, the historic house had wood shakes and needed to be converted to ...
Why diversifying might be easier than you think
CCS Influencer John Walker says it's easy for existing coatings contractors to diversify due to overlapping application tools, methods and equipment. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Walker of APOC Roof and Waterproofing Solutions. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast ...
Take the guesswork out of coatings choices
By Dani Sheehan. Whether you’re planning a small job or a large-scale application, this intelligent tool quickly delivers customized recommendations based on your unique conditions — streamlining decisions and accelerating success. APOC has created a new tool designed to make your job easier and your bids more accurate! The APOC ...
The event every sports surfacing contractor should attend
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t miss your chance for education, innovation and industry insights at this year’s ASBA Technical Meeting! Contractors heading to the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) Technical Meeting, December 2–5, 2025, in San Antonio, will find one of the most valuable technical and networking events in the sports ...
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