At Progressive Materials, we are dedicated to creating the most educated workforce in the coatings industry. One way we do this is by ensuring our facilities are as safe as possible for employees and customers. In today’s blog we will explore potential workplace hazards and how …
PM Empowers Employees
PM Empowers Employees As a company dedicated to helping our employees grow, we were honored to be recognized by the state of Indiana during Adult Education Day at the state Capitol. We were recognized as an outstanding supporter of adult education and workforce …
What is Mod Bit?
What is Mod Bit? We have now passed the halfway point in our “What is a Substrate?” series. This blog has looked in recent weeks at EPDM, TPO, concrete and spray foam roofs, and today we will answer the question, “What is Mod Bit?” Mod bit, which is a shortened name for …
What is Spray Foam?
What is Spray Foam? In the newest entry in our “What is a Substrate?” series, this week’s blog will answer the question, “What is Spray Foam?” Spray polyurethane foam (SPF), better known as spray foam roofing, is made up of the liquid chemical compounds isocyanate and …
What is a Concrete Roof?
What is a Concrete Roof? After looking at EPDM and TPO in our most recent blogs, this week we answer the question, “What is a Concrete Roof?” A concrete roof is exactly what it sounds like: a concrete slab capping the top of your house or business. It’s that …
What is TPO?
What is TPO? As we continue to explore roofing substrates through our “What is a Substrate?” blog series, we will now take a look at one of the most common substrates in commercial roofing. In this week’s blog we will answer the question, “What is …
What is EPDM?
What is EPDM? In this week’s blog post, we will focus on ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) as we answer the question, “What is EPDM?” Mainly used in low-slope roofing, EPDM is often called a rubber roof and is considered extremely durable. Here is a look at some of the …
What is a Substrate?
What is a Substrate? One of the most common terms in the roofing industry is “substrate.” Most veteran roofers could give a dissertation on what a substrate is, but to those new to the industry, you may have found yourself wondering, “What is a substrate?” To put it simply, a …
Silicone vs Acrylic
Which is Better? When considering roof restoration products, many people look into silicone and acrylic coatings. Both coatings have positives and negative, but is one "better" than the other? In this blog post we will look at Silicone vs Acrylic coatings and identify which is …
What is a Freeze-Thaw Cycle?
What is a freeze-thaw cycle (and how is it affecting your roof)? While the term may sound complicated at first glance, the freeze-thaw cycle is something you probably learned about in middle school science. Under its simplest definition, it’s the freezing and thawing of …