PG 700 & PG 750 At Progressive Materials we are dedicated to protecting your building and helping it resist natural wear and tear. For those who are more familiar with PM, you know that we are also dedicated to job site safety. For these reasons, we have an entire system …
Jobsite Safety Checklist – Part II
Jobsite Safety Part II In part 2 of this blog series we will be looking into hand and foot protection, body protection, and jobsite safety. Hand & Foot Protection Hand and foot protection are always important to consider when working with coatings. If you are using hand …
Jobsite Safety Checklist
Jobsite Safety As many veteran roofers know, proper safety measures are a key part of successful coating jobs. Making sure your team is healthy and safe is not just a good habit to implement - in many cases, it’s the law. In this two-part blog series, we will look into the …
Standard Solids vs High Solids
What's the Difference? This week we are looking into PM’s Standard Solids (SS) Silicone Roof Coating. This roof coating is strong and versatile like PM’s HS silicone but there are some additional benefits to SS silicone that we wanted to point out: Cheaper price per …
High Solids vs Standard Solids
What's the Difference? If you’re familiar with PM silicone roof coatings, you’ve probably seen that we manufacture both High Solids (HS) Silicone Roof Coating and Standard Solids (SS) Silicone Roof Coating. Both HS and SS silicones have unique and dedicated qualities specific to …
When is a Roof Restoration the Way to Go?
When is a Roof Restoration the Way to Go? If you read last week’s blog, you know that, in most cases, roofs can be restored as opposed to being replaced. This is great news for contractors and building owners alike! Roof restoration has major time and money saving benefits. As …
Roof Restoration or Replacement?
When Are Roof Replacements Necessary? As a company specializing in silicone roofing systems, it’s no secret that we prefer restoration over replacement as often as possible. That being said, we’re also a company founded upon honest principles, so we thought it would benefit …
Roof Restoration or Replacement?
Which is Right for Your Roof? One of the most common questions surrounding silicone roof restoration is, “Should I restore my commercial roof or just replace it?” The thought of replacement can be enticing as it seems like a fail-proof, long-term …
Are Primers Necessary with EPDM Roofs?
Primers and EPDM As we bring our series on proper primer usage to a close, we will look at primer usage on EPDM substrates. As you may already know, EPDM is typically known as the most stubborn substrate when it comes to silicone adhesion. If it’s too new, the silicone may not …
Are Primers Necessary with Mod Bit Roofs?
Primers and Mod Bit / Asphalt Roofing / Gravel BUR This week, we’ll be looking at modified bitumen and aged asphalt roofing systems. For these substrates, primer is not necessary. The silicone will hold and maintain a strong bond, but we have actually developed a primer just for …