Cotney Consulting Group Canada

10/17/2026

🧱 Ridges & Buckles: When the Membrane Is Telling You Something ⚠️

Not every ridge or buckle needs a repair—but when cracking, damage, or stress is present, ignoring it guarantees a future failure.

Here’s the correct field approach when repair is required:

• Confirm damage—if the membrane isn’t cracked or torn, repair may not be necessary
• For damaged areas, cut the ridge or buckle to allow the membrane to relax and lay flat
• Thoroughly clean and prep the repair area well beyond the defect
• Wash contaminated surfaces, rinse clean, and allow the membrane to fully dry
• Lightly abrade or clean weathered areas as needed to promote adhesion
• Cut a like-material patch sized appropriately and round all corners
• Clean both the membrane and patch underside with approved solvent and allow to air dry
• Install the patch using proper thermoplastic welding steps: tack weld, pre-weld, then final weld
• Roll welds while hot to ensure full fusion
• Probe seams after cooling and seal reinforced edges if required
• Redistribute ballast where applicable

Ridges and buckles are early warnings. Fix them right—or they’ll come back worse.

File this one away—small details prevent big leaks.

10/15/2026

World-class safety doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built intentionally.

In Part One of this RoofersCoffeeShop article, John Kenney explains what separates basic safety programs from world-class ones, starting with leadership commitment and clear systems.

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By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn more about what it means to achieve world-class levels of performance in safety. Many companies claim they have achieved world-class levels of performance in safety. What do they mean by world-class in safety? Let's look into what they mean by this clai...

10/13/2026

Operational Tuesdays – Crew Leadership
Crew leaders make dozens of decisions every day.
Delayed decisions cost momentum.
Indecision slows production more than bad weather.

10/09/2026

Onsite crew leaders play a critical role in jobsite success.

In Florida Roofing Magazine, “The Pivotal Role of Onsite Crew Leaders in Optimizing Production,” we explore how strong field leadership improves productivity, reduces mistakes, and keeps projects moving forward.

Good leadership in the field isn’t optional—it’s essential.
https://issuu.com/roofingflorida/docs/september_2023
📖 Florida Roofing Magazine — September 2023, pg. 12

10/07/2026

Front-line supervisors have a lasting impact on crews and company culture.

In Part Three of this RoofersCoffeeShop article, John Kenney explains how supervisors help develop people, reinforce standards, and build consistency that carries forward from project to project.

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By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. In our final part of this series, you'll learn other valuable skills every front-line supervisor should have, including safety management and conflict resolution. In parts one and two, we discussed how your front-line supervisors are a vital link between seni...

10/06/2026

Operational Tuesdays – Superintendents
Superintendents need authority to manage outcomes, not just tasks.
Without it, leadership becomes reactive.
Limited authority forces field leaders into damage control mode.

10/03/2026

🧰 Membrane Patch Procedure: Where Discipline Makes the Difference ⚠️

Most membrane patch failures don’t happen because of the patch—they happen because of poor prep and rushed welding.

Here’s the proper field sequence that separates short-term fixes from long-term repairs:

• Thoroughly prep the surface—remove debris, contaminants, and loose surfacing well beyond the defect
• Scrub contaminated areas, rinse clean, and allow the membrane to fully dry
• Address heavily contaminated or degraded areas before patching
• Cut a like-material patch sized at least 8" beyond the defect and round all corners
• Clean both the existing membrane and the underside of the patch with approved solvent and allow to air dry
• Install the patch using proper thermoplastic welding steps: tack weld, pre-weld, then final weld
• Roll the weld while hot to ensure full fusion and eliminate voids
• After cooling, probe all seams and seal reinforced edges as required
• Redistribute ballast if it was removed during the repair

Good patches aren’t rushed—they’re methodical.

File this one away—small details prevent big leaks.

09/30/2026

Good supervisors don’t happen by accident—they’re developed.

In Part Two of this RoofersCoffeeShop article, John Kenney explains how front-line supervisors can improve performance through coaching, accountability, and clear communication in the field.

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By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Once you've nailed your leadership, management and communication skills, here's how to best organize the way you manage your business. In part one, we discussed how your front-line supervisors are a vital link between senior management and the workforce and t...

09/29/2026

Operational Tuesdays – Project Management
PM authority must be clear.
When decision-making is fragmented, delays follow.
Unclear authority slows ex*****on and weakens accountability.

09/27/2026

Good people matter—but processes keep things steady.
When systems are clear, teams can succeed even when things change.