Silicone roof coatings have become a go-to solution for extending the life of commercial and flat or low slope residential roofs. Their durability, UV resistance and water-repelling properties make them an excellent choice for protecting roofing systems. The thickness of the …
Silicone vs. acrylic roof coatings: Which is best?
When it comes to protecting and extending the life of a commercial roof, Progressive Materials’ fluid-applied coatings are a smart solution. Two of the most common options on the market are silicone and acrylic roof coatings. While both offer unique benefits, they’re far from …
Are Primers Necessary with Silicone Coating?
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 …
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, …
Proper Power Washing
Don't start the job with a big mistake! As silicone roof coating professionals know, power washing is typically the first step in any coating job. Power washing a roof before coating helps remove dirt, debris, and grease that could affect the coating’s adhesion. This week’s tip …
Spare Parts & More Spare Parts
"We packed a spare, right..." As if the blog title didn’t give it away, this week’s pro tip is a reminder to bring spare parts to the job site. It never fails that, unless verified before leaving the shop, you’ll forget something crucial during a coating job. Thankfully your PM …
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 …
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 …
Why Silicone Roof Coatings?
In a world where trends are constantly shifting to offer consumers the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to everyday issues, it can be challenging to pinpoint which trends are the most valuable. For decades consumers have been inundated with technological …
Roof Longer Without Tear-Off
USING SYSTEMS REQUIRING TEAR-OFF SHORTENS YOUR ROOFING SEASON If you use traditional roofing systems, that means you have to use traditional roofing methods. A traditional roofing staple is tearing off the existing roof before installing the new system. This method presents …