Can You Use Silicone Roof Coating over a Gravel Roof? A common question we hear from building owners across the country is, “Does silicone work over a gravel roof?” The short answer… yes. But there’s more to the story. At Progressive Materials, we have developed a product …
Coating the Exit Point (Graphic Included)
Don't Coat Yourself In! As you may know, PM high solid silicone roof coatings are designed to be applied quickly and in one pass. This has saved roofing contractors all over the country time and energy. With this time saving in mind, it’s easy to want to get up on the roof and …
Staging & Gridding a Roof (Graphic Included)
Ensure Proper Coverage & Usage! For most of you out there, it’s probably best to answer the obvious first. What does, “Staging and Gridding a Roof” even mean? It’s pretty simple actually! Staging and gridding a roof means that you are measuring out sections of the roof, …
Ease of Installation
One of the most obvious benefits of silicone roof coatings is the ease of installation. As seen on our YouTube channel, the installation of silicone roof coatings is as easy as: Cleaning the roof Priming the roof (in some cases) Spot-patching seams, fasteners, and …
How to Estimate Roof Coating Restoration Projects
HOW TO GIVE YOUR CUSTOMERS AN ACCURATE PRICE When you have a potential roofing project come up, there are two main factors to consider in quoting the price: 1) Can you solve the customer's problem at a price they can afford, and 2) Can the project be profitable for you? The …
Roofing Around Rain
DOES RAIN HAVE TO SHUT DOWN YOUR ROOFING PROJECT? The biggest concern for all roofing contractors is roofing around rain. Nothing can derail a project like rain. Nothing can damage an owner's property like rain while you have the roof opened up. Nothing can mess up your day on …
Benefits of Metal Roof Coatings
HARNESSING THE BENEFITS OF METAL ROOF COATINGS If you have a metal roof and are struggling with leaks, a constantly hot building, or are no longer under warranty, you are missing out on the benefits of metal roof coatings! Applying a coating to your metal roof can solve all …
Can You Coat Your Roof with Silicone?
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR ROOF IS A GOOD CANDIDATE? If you're interested in silicone roof coatings, the first question you should ask is "Can you coat your roof with silicone?" If your roof is a good candidate, move forward. If your roof is a bad candidate (coal tar pitch), …
How to Keep Your Building Cooler in Summer
HOW CAN YOU KEEP YOUR BUILDING COOLER? In the summertime, there is one thought constantly looming large over building owners, facility managers, and homeowners alike: How to keep your building cooler. It's a constant battle against the sun to keep the inside of your facility at …
Rubber Roof Repairability
WHAT IS THE REPAIRABILITY RATING OF A RUBBER ROOF? If you choose to install a rubber or "elastomeric" roof coating over your existing building, you'll see a major benefit that you may not expect: repairability. Sure, we talk about making repairs to your flat roof coating quite a …