Top January articles: The benefits of drone technology, cool roofs and the keys to unlocking excellence

By Anna Lockhart.  

Here’s what’s been trending on the CoatingsCoffeeShop™ newsroom for the month of January! 

Our readers in the coatings industry have had a great time this last month reading up on the latest news and innovations that have taken the coatings community by storm. One such popular article focused on the benefits of using drone technologies to conduct roof inspections to minimize labor costs and safety risks! EagleView Assess dives into how their latest drone models allow contractors to safely do business in record time!  

Another popular read highlighted the benefits of choosing cool roofs and sidings. Industry experts share their insights as to why sustainable products are making waves with customers and how contractors can incorporate these solutions into their regular offerings. The experts at Sherwin-Williams and the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) dive into the innovative steps they are taking to create solar reflective roofing and siding coatings that will revolutionize the industry! 

Roofing industry expert John Kenney shares valuable insights to unlock the keys to excellence and business success in another popular article that made the rounds in January. This article outlined the key presentations John hosted at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas. From profitability excellence to optimizing operational efforts, John led attendees through valuable discussions centering around how to make the most of your business efforts.  

Here are the top ten most-read articles from January:  

10 – Why the Equipter and roll-off dumpsters are a match made in heaven  

9 – Is this home suitable for solar? See solar potential with SolarReady™ 

8 – Extending tax relief for small businesses 

7 – Meet our VP of Business Development, Tony Leonard! 

6 – Don’t miss John Kenney’s insights to unlocking excellence  

5 – The Roofing Alliance Announces Finalists for its 10th Anniversary Construction Management Student Competition 

4 – 3 Benefits of using drone-based technology during home inspections  

3 – Enhancing ergonomic safety for roofers 

2 – The Benefits of Cool Roofs and Siding  

1 – The sky’s the limit – Using drone technology for roof inspections has never been easier!