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 …
Solar Roofing Systems
SOLAR ROOFING SYSTEMS CAN SAVE YOU BETWEEN 50-80% ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL EVERY MONTH. That 50-80% every month doesn’t just come from solar panels; there are several solar roofing systems that can increase the efficiency of your building that most building owners are unaware of. …
Sustainable Roofing Materials
SUSTAINABILITY HAS BECOME A HUGE ISSUE IN OUR SOCIETY. With researchers and scientists learning more about global warming every day, nearly every project undertaken today is at least partially concerned with and aware of its environmental impact. Our roofing materials are no …
Collecting and Reusing Rainwater and Graywater
ARE YOU PAYING FOR SOMETHING THAT'S AVAILABLE FOR FREE? In an effort to make their buildings more sustainable, many building owners and facility managers have begun to realize that reusing rainwater and graywater from their building helps reduce the stress they put on their …
Sustainable Roofing
SUSTAINABILITY IS BECOMING A KEY FOCUS FOR EVERYONE People who never once thought about their environmental impact until a few years ago are now pioneers for the green movement, and the same can be said of many organizations. It seems as though we are entering an “era of …
Dangers of Standing Water
THINK STANDING WATER ISN'T A PROBLEM? THINK AGAIN. Standing water is defined as any water on a roof that hasn't drained or dissipated within 48 hours after rainfall or other precipitation. If water hasn’t drained itself from your roof within 48 hours, chances are it will …
How Temperature Extremes Impact Your Roofing System
NO ONE LIKES TO BE OUTSIDE WHEN BAD WEATHER HITS, BUT YOUR BUILDING ALWAYS IS. WHAT IMPACT DOES THIS HAVE ON YOUR ROOF? There are many factors that can cause flat roof leaks in your building. One of the most significant factors is harsh weather. There are some very obvious …
Causes of Flat Roof Leaks
WE KNOW THAT MOST FLAT ROOFS WILL LEAK AT SOME POINT, BUT WHAT IS THE CAUSE AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT THESE LEAKS? If you are the owner or facility manager of a building with a flat roof, you have most likely experienced leaks at some point in your buildings life. If you …
So Your Flat Roof is Leaking, What Are Your Replacement Options?
SHOULD YOU EVER EXPECT YOUR FLAT ROOF NOT TO LEAK? As has been said before on this blog and many others: flat roofs leak. It is a fact of life that if you have a roof over your head, there is probably a leak somewhere or there will be in the future. This becomes even more of …
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 …