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The future of cold-applied waterproofing

April 14, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. This cold-applied spray is revolutionizing waterproofing with unmatched durability, efficiency, and eco-friendly application for modern construction projects. In commercial construction, ensuring durable waterproofing for foundations, plaza decks, and planter boxes is critical. These surfaces demand a robust membrane that withstands environmental stress and physical wear. Among the options available, ...

Sing, dance, donate: Fundraising for roofing research

April 12, 2025 at 9:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Invest in the future of resilient roofing by supporting RICOWI Foundation’s 2025 Challenge Grant! The Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues (RICOWI) is a nonprofit corporation devoted to researching weather topics such as wind uplift and hail impact. Their work, which was founded in collaboration with Oak Ridge National ...

LIVE From IRE 2025 with Jim From SOPREMA! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

March 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jim Hansen of SOPREMA. You can read the interview below or watch the recording. Megan Ellsworth: Hello, everyone. Okay. This is our last interview of the 2025 International Roofing Expo, and I have Jim from Sima. Hello. How are ...

LIVE from IRE 2025 with SOPREMA! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

March 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Mark Dees of SOPREMA. You can read the interview below or watch the recording. Karen Edwards: Oh, and welcome back to the Coffee Shop Sound Stage. My name is Karen Edwards, and we are coming to you live from ...

LIVE From IIBEC 2025 with Soprema! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

March 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Greg Williams. You can read the interview below or watch the recording. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome back to IEC 2025 in Orlando, Florida. My name is Heidi Ellsworth, and we're starting out this live sound stage sponsored by ...

IRE day 2: Students, award winners, concerts and more

March 5, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

From the Student Competition and NRCA Awards to tailgates and concerts, day two of IRE 2025 did not disappoint! Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Karen Edwards: Day two of the International Roofing Expo ...

SOPREMA marks 50 years of roofing and waterproofing innovation with SOPRALENE

February 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Industry-leading waterproofing solution continues to set standards after five decades. SOPREMA, a leading global manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing and building envelope solutions, proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flagship product, SOPRALENE. Since 1975, this SBS-modified bitumen membrane has provided reliability, durability and performance in commercial roofing and waterproofing applications. SOPRALENE ...

EPDs and sustainability

February 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. How the roofing industry is embracing environmental transparency. In a compelling Coffee Conversations, hosted by Megan Ellsworth, Jean-François Côté and Amandine Tragus from SOPREMA explored the growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and their impact on the roofing industry. With sustainability becoming more of a necessity than a ...

EPDs and Sustainability Requirements - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS

February 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Amandine Tragus and Jean-François Côté of SOPREMA. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Welcome everyone to Coffee Conversations. My name is Megan Ellsworth, and this is being brought ...

Navigating trends and building relationships in roofing

November 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jessica Bravo. RESISTO's commitment to innovation. RESISTO, a division of SOPREMA, has evolved, stayed on top of trends and new technologies to make life easier for contractors. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Chad VanderWeide, the national sales manager for the ...