CONSIDERING INSTALLING A SILICONE ROOFING SYSTEM? Our silicone can be installed over your existing roof system, but you may still have more questions: You’ve come to the right place. Below, we will look at the uses of silicone coatings, the installation process, the benefits …
Forces That Impact Your Roof Life
YOUR BUILDINGS ROOF LIFE CAN BE SHORTENED FOR ANY NUMBER OF REASONS. IS YOUR ROOF AT RISK? There are many factors that impact the life of your roof and can cut it short if you are not careful. The first step in ensuring these items don’t shorten the life of your roof is to know …
Average Roofing System Lifespans
WILL YOUR ROOF LAST LONG ENOUGH TO JUSTIFY ITS COST? Many building owners purchase a new roofing system for the building thinking the money they save on energy costs or on low maintenance will allow them to break even on the purchase price. Certain roofing systems do pay …
Commercial Roof Coatings
AT PROGRESSIVE MATERIALS, WE MANUFACTURE QUALITY, ECO-FRIENDLY SILICONE COMMERCIAL ROOF COATINGS. Silicone roof coatings are used to provide improved adherence to the roof substrate and increase the roof’s resistance to ponding water. Keep reading to see how our commercial roof …
Urban Heat Island Effect: What Is It and What Can You Do?
IS THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT HURTING THE AREA AROUND YOUR BUILDING? The term “ Urban Heat Island” has become much more prevalent in our society in recent years. Also referred to as a “Heat Island” or as “The Heat Island Effect”, these terms all describe the same thing: urban …
Flat Roof Repair Options
THE ROOF IS OFTEN THE BIGGEST SOURCE OF HEADACHES TO A BUILDING OWNER It is arguably the most important part of the building, and yet in a lot of cases it doesn’t fulfill its two primary purposes: insulation and leak prevention. If a roof is failing in these two areas, you have …
Flat Roof Options – Check Out Number Five!
MOST INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS HAVE FLAT ROOFS Flat roofs are horizontal, or very near it. They have very little slope when compared to roofs on a home or residential building. There are several replacement options for your flat flat roof. Sprayed polyurethane …
Flat Roof Coating – Is Silicone the Last You’ll Ever Need?
IS SILICONE THE BEST FLAT ROOF COATING AVAILABLE? Silicone is quickly becoming the go to material for those applying a flat roof coating. Its benefits range from leak-free protection to improved aesthetic appeal of the roof to improved sustainability. When a silicone roof …
Sustainable Roof Systems
HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR ROOF SYSTEM? When sustainable roof systems are mentioned, many people’s first thought is a living roof. Living roofs consist of a layer of plastic over top of the roof surface, then soil, and then living plants grow out of that soil. The roof is a garden, …
Metal Roof Coating – The Answer to the Problems?
Metal Roof Drawbacks Metal has been a staple in the American roofing industry for many years. It is trusted for its long life-span, durability, and strength to weight ratio. Some recent estimates have stated that metal roofs make up between 35-50% of all roofs in America, …