WHICH COMMERCIAL FLAT ROOF SYSTEM IS RIGHT FOR YOU? There are many different types of flat roofs, and they are each designed to meet a different need. The insulation, reflectivity, cost, and longevity of these roofs can vary greatly, so it's important to know what you're …
Save Money With Fewer Leaks
FEWER LEAKS CALM YOUR MIND AND SAVE YOU MONEY Nobody wants roof that leaks, for obvious reasons. They require time to make the repairs, the energy to climb up on your roof or call a contractor, and they can damage the interior of your building. Roof leaks are a headache, plain …
Reduce Roof Repairs with a Simpler Roofing System
SOME ROOFING SYSTEMS ARE MORE COMPLEX THAN OTHERS Traditional roofing systems are often made up of many layers, and many different roofing materials. They have multiple components that can fail at any time. As they have more opportunities for failure, they become more likely to …
What is the Expected Restored Roof Lifespan?
HOW LONG WILL YOUR RESTORED ROOF LAST? A very common question we get when telling someone about roof restorations is, "How long will the restored roof last?" This is a great question and one that should be asked when considering a new roofing product. We have an answer …
Silicone Coating Installation Equipment
WHAT TYPE OF INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED FOR SILICONE? As we continue our series on the uses of silicone, we have to look at how it is installed to get a complete picture. You can know everything about the chemistry, proper application technique, weatherability etc. of …
Applying Silicone to Sloped Roofs
DOES ROOF SLOPE MEAN YOU CAN'T USE SILICONE? Silicone is designed to be installed on flat or low-sloped roofs. As silicone roof coatings are a liquid, they work better if they can sit on the roof and cure. However, this doesn't mean they can't be applied on roofs with higher …
When Can You Use Silicone?
WHAT SITUATIONS WORK FOR SILICONE? Silicone is a much more versatile product than most people realize. It can be applied to a number of different roofing substrates, in a number of different weather conditions, on various degrees of slope, and through different application …
Silicone Coatings Chalk Off in the Sun
THE SUN WILL BREAK DOWN SILICONE COATINGS Your roof is constantly exposed to the sun. Many roofing systems, especially coatings, break down and begin to fail under this extreme heat. However, silicone coatings do not break down due to UV exposure. Despite this being one of the …
Is Silicone Hard to Work With?
IS IT TRULY HARD TO WORK WITH SILICONE? Opponents of silicone roof coatings often argue that it's harder to work with than other systems. These detractors cite that you have to use expensive equipment, silicone gets messy, takes a lot of training, and only the best roofers can …
Common Silicone Roof Coating Problems
ARE THE COMMON SILICONE COATING PROBLEMS REALLY PROBLEMS? As a silicone coating manufacturer, we have heard lots of complaints about silicone and reasons to not buy. Most often, we hear these comments from people who have had one bad experience with silicone and have sworn it …