Roof Coating & Systems
The tools of the trade
By Progressive Materials. Learn the staple tools for any silicone roof coater’s toolbox. The basic application process for a silicone roof is well known, even by those not specifically in the coatings sector. First, clean the surface and then wait for it to dry. Determine if it needs primer and apply if ...
The 63-degree difference
By Dani Sheehan. See why cool roof coatings matter more than you might think! It’s the middle of July, and a roofing contractor is standing on top of a commercial building in downtown Chicago. The heat radiating off the roof is relentless, making every movement feel heavier. He checks the temperature: 225 ...
The ultimate resource for metal roofing
By Dani Sheehan. No matter your level of experience, MetalVue provides the education, training and product access you need to succeed in metal roofing. The Sherwin-Williams MetalVue Program is designed to help manufacturers, distributors and contractors sell more residential and commercial metal roofs while working smarter, not harder. By providing expert resources, ...
Why choose silicone?
By Mark Soto, GAF. If they aren’t already, silicone roof coatings should be the next addition to your toolbox for their strength, durability, restorative properties and more. There are a lot of decisions to be made for each roofing job, one being which material is the best fit for the project at ...
Coatings versus retrofitting: Understanding the true costs
By Roof Hugger. Short-term fixes or long-term investments: Important considerations to know about metal roof coatings. Metal roofing is known to be one of the more expensive roofing materials on the market and boasts a variety of long-term benefits, one being it having the longest lifespan of all roofing materials. Like all ...
A guide to using a wet mil gauge
By Jesse Sanchez. A practical tool for accurate coating measurements. In the coatings industry, precision is key, and a wet mil gauge is an essential tool for ensuring coatings are applied at the correct thickness — crucial for both durability and warranty compliance. According to Progressive Materials, accurately gauging the thickness of ...
Cooling roofs around the world for decades
By Emma Peterson. Learn why cities around the world, like Dubai, choose Topps Products for their roofs. Nestled along the shore of the Persian Gulf sits the stunning city of دبي, in English, Dubai. One of the wealthiest of the emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) federation, Dubai has ...
Home mortgages and spray polyurethane foam as of January 7, 2025
By Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE SPFA technical consultant. The SPFA will engage in efforts to educate mortgage companies and provide resources for proper SPF application that will be crucial to maintaining the credibility and reliability of SPF insulation. The issue regarding the denial of home mortgages in the UK due to ...
Sherwin-Williams enhances Roofing Passport program, revolutionizing metal roofing estimation for contractors
The updated platform streamlines workflow, improves accuracy and boosts productivity. Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings today announced significant enhancements to its Roofing Passport program. Since it launched in 2020, the Roofing Passport program has revolutionized the metal roofing industry with its fully automated estimation and ordering system. The latest updates further improve the ...
Metal through the eras: A building material made to last
By Metal Central. Get a glimpse at the history of metal building materials and how they have evolved into a sustainable solution for the modern age. As metal roofing has continued to gain popularity in recent years, it's important to recognize the important role the material has played throughout history. Long before ...
