One of the main benefits of PM silicone roof coatings is that, in most cases, primers are not necessary! This benefit is a major time and money saver for any contractor. It has helped propel silicone into the spotlight as one of the fastest-growing roofing technologies in the …
Coating Pro Tips 101
5 Tips for This Coating Season As the weather begins to warm and coating season moves into full swing, we here at PM are growing more and more eager to get our silicone on roofs across the country! Throughout the winter, we dedicated much of our time to improving processes in …
Installing Silicone Roof Coatings to Spec
STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN INSTALLING SILICONE ROOF COATINGS Installing silicone roof coatings is an extremely simple process. It is well-documented on this blog, the ease with which one can install silicone. However, while the process is easy, there is some variation from one …
Using Silicone During the Winter
CAN YOU APPLY SILICONE ROOF COATINGS IN THE WINTER? Many roof coatings, especially water-based coatings, can't be applied in cold temperatures due to their high water content. We all know that water freezes at 32 degrees, so if you're using a water-based coating in that …
Silicone Requires Primers and Fabric
SILICONE IS MORE LABOR THAN IT'S WORTH Is this true? Is silicone really more labor than it's worth? Does silicone really require primers and fabric? Well, if you've been reading our series addressing silicone objections then you know that neither of those statements are true. As …
Liquid Roof Installation
LIQUID ROOF INSTALLATION IS THE EASIEST ON THE MARKET There are many different roofing systems out there, and most of them require an expert to install them on your building. Not liquid roofs. The liquid roof installation process is the easiest roof installation process …
Cost of New Roof Installation
WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROOF INSTALLATION COST? Commercial roof replacement is typically a two-step process. Remove the old roof, then install the new roof. Each step in the process has costs and hurdles associated with it. These costs can vary greatly depending on the size of the …
Retrofit Roofing System Benefits
WHY CHOOSE A RETROFIT ROOFING SYSTEM Installing a second roof over top of your primary roof is an attractive option for many building owners because it allows you to avoid removing your roof at that time. However, the next time you need a new roof, you'll have to remove both …
Problems with Installing a Second Roof
WHY SHOULD YOU AVOID INSTALLING A SECOND ROOF? Roof replacement is a very stressful time for building owners. It costs a lot of money, takes up a lot of your time, and requires a lot of attention on your part managing the project. Because roof replacement can be such a difficult …
Benefits of Decreased Installation Costs
DECREASED INSTALLATION COSTS MEANS HAPPY CUSTOMERS So you've saved your customers a boatload of money through decreased installation costs. You found them a great product to install on the roof of their building, and then told them about how much less expensive it is than what …