The Benefits of Cool Roof Coatings
As the sun's relentless glare buffets a roof, it can suffer various problems. While modern cool roofs can mitigate these issues, older roofs cannot be protected easily from the sun. These roofs can be...
Silicone Roof Coatings: Pros and Cons
Over time, commercial roofs will accumulate wear and tear that can decrease their efficacy. While many may think that the whole roof needs replacing, a better option would be to consider a silicone ro...
How to Install Self-Adhered Roofing
Self-adhered roofing systems are roofing materials that can be installed quickly through the use of a factory-applied adhesive layer so that contractors can avoid harsh processes like torching. Thi...
Roof Coatings vs. Roof Paint
Roof coatings and roof paint are sometimes confused, but they are very different materials. Roof coatings can help protect buildings and keep them cool and energy-efficient for several years af...
Fibered vs. Non-Fibered Roof Coatings
When choosing an asphaltic roof coating for a commercial roof system, one of the first things you need to decide is whether a fibered or non-fibered roof coating is most appropriate for your needs...
How to Apply Elastomeric Roof Coatings
Elastomeric coatings for roofs and other applications are a paramount solution for enhancing the durability and longevity of existing systems, effectively sealing leaks, bolstering energy efficiency, ...
Low-Slope vs. Steep-Slope Roofs
Roof designs fall into one of two categories: low-slope and steep-slope roofs. Let's explore some of the differences between low-slope versus steep-slope roofs, discuss the advantages of each, and...
Modified Bitumen Roofing – De-Mystified
Over the past five decades, modified bitumen roofing has transformed from an experimental concept into one of the prevailing commercial roofing systems in the industry. Its exceptional tensile stren...
Roof Maintenance with PolyFlash® 1C Flashing Compound
PolyFlash® 1C is a silane-modified polyurethane flashing compound designed for sealing and waterproofing roofing details, flashings, and penetrations on a wide variety of roofing systems. When co...