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 …
Women in Roofing
Women in Roofing As leaders in the roof coating industry, we believe it is our responsibility to represent equality through our words and actions. Part of how we do this is through our dedication to empowering women in the roofing industry. According to stats by the National …
Inorganic vs Organic Coatings
Inorganic vs. Organic Coatings Here at Progressive Materials, a common misconception we come across is that there is not much difference between organic coatings (like acrylic or paint coatings) and our inorganic, silicone coatings. This blog is dedicated to looking at the …