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In a market facing tariffs of various sizes and complexities on all imported materials and lingering workforce shortages, coatings is emerging as an accessible vertical for contractors to pursue. The experts at MuleHide discuss the state of coatings in the 2025 economy.

Now might be the ideal time to expand into roof coatings as the barriers to getting in are low, and the potential return is high.

A subcontractor walked away from American Roofing & Siding more than $200,000 short after commissions went unpaid. With the company’s license revoked and lawsuits piling up, his ordeal underscores a broader crisis: subcontractors often bear the brunt of slow payments, contract loopholes, and failing firms.

The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.

MuleHide’s new SL Base silicone coating flows into cracks and low spots to create a ready surface for finish coats—delivering a smoother, faster, and more cost-effective solution for contractors.

Christine Beasley is being charged with felony theft and fraud charges after the roofing company that employed her realized she was manipulating the payroll and writing checks to herself.

Skybound Service Partners names Joe Dougherty CEO, tapping his fleet services growth track record to drive expansion in commercial roofing.

GAF launched its Specialty Products and Services unit, uniting SGI, logistics, and glass mat operations, with new leadership driving growth and alignment.

DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board is now commercially available nationwide, providing a board that is 20% lighter than DensDeck Prime Roof Board for easier handling and installation.