In last week's blog we introduced this series and discussed the first few substrates: PVC, TPO, EPDM, Mod-Bit, and Smooth BUR. This week we will examine Metal and Spray Foam roof leaks as well as some other possible causes of water in your building. Roof Leaks on Metal …
My Commercial Roof is Leaking
My Roof is Leaking! “Help! My commercial roof is leaking!” As leaders in the silicone roof coating industry, we get this call quite often! Thanks to our nationwide network of Certified Licensed Applicators (CLAs), we can typically offer a solution pretty quickly. If, however, …
Silicone Roof Coating Coverage Rates
Coverage Rates for Silicone Roof Coating Restorations Coverage rates for silicone restorations can be puzzling for roofing contractors new to silicone. Since silicone can be applied to so many substrates, it can be challenging to keep up with the proper coverage rate for each …
Flashing Grade Silicone vs Silicone Caulk
Flashing Grade Silicone or Silicone Caulk? We all know how important it is to order the right amount of material when starting a new silicone roof restoration job. If you order too little, you may extend the project lifespan while you wait for the remaining product to ship. If …
Is Silicone Right for Your Roof?
As peak roofing season carries on in full swing, we have seen more and more clients realize the advantages of restoring their roof as opposed to replacing it. PM silicone roof restorations cut costs in half and significantly reduce labor. However, as addressed in our last blog, …
Roof Prep for a Silicone Roof Coating Restoration
Seamless, waterproof membrane, lower energy costs, and no roof tear-off. These are just a few of the benefits that Progressive Materials’ 100% silicone coatings provide. However, these great benefits would not exist if the substrate had underlying, untreated issues. Some articles …
Metallic Silicone Roof Coating
As we noted in our last blog post, there are multiple reasons why someone would want a silicone roof. For some, the look and benefits of a white roof are a top priority. For others, incorporating some color to their existing roof adds an aesthetic appeal. And still others choose …
Custom Color Silicone
For many building owners, a white roof is ideal for its “cool roof” qualities. Others, however, may want to color some of their roof for either aesthetic or technical reasons! If you missed last week’s blog, we shared some details about why you might want colored silicone, how …
Standard and Premium Colors
For most people, when they think about silicone roof coatings, the first image that comes to mind is a beautiful, white roof glistening in the sun. As you may know, white silicone can reflect up to 88% of the sun's UV rays, keeping your building cooler and energy costs down. …
Surface-Leveling Coating
SL 800 As veteran roofers know, coating gravel built up roofs or “alligatored” flat roofs can be a daunting task. One of the main benefits of silicone coatings is that they create a seamless membrane. Silicone’s seamless membrane is what gives it its waterproofing capabilities. …