Roof Coating & Systems
GE Elemax* 2600 Coating Supports Quick Construction Timeline
By GE Silicones. Brock Commons Student Residence had a tight, 70-day window for completion. The right solution for an aggressive deadline Opened in 2017, Brock Commons Student Residence is the world’s tallest mass timber building and home to 400 students at the University of British Columbia. To avoid disruptions on campus, and to ...
Education and Support Help Denver Contractor Grow its Restoration Business
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Fluid-applied Reinforced Roofing system is suited for Denver’s climate and green building roof requirements. While attending the recent Denver National Women in Roofing (NWiR) event, RCS partner Heidi J. Ellsworth met Janice Stitzer of CIG Construction. Janice co-founded and owns CIG Construction, with her husband Kelly ...
Using Reflective Coatings to Create an Energy Efficient Roof
By Western Colloid. If your roof is aging, a reflective coating may be an option to not only extend its life, but add energy efficient benefits at the same time. Let’s talk about what ages a roof. On its own, the materials that make up commercial roofing systems are extremely durable. Without ...
Easy Solutions to Low-Slope Roof Failures – Part 2
By Monica Pedrique, Surecoat. How knowledge and prevention can make a BIG difference in the life of your commercial roof. In Part 1 we reviewed a few factors that affect the lifespan of a flat roof such as poor installation, weathering and wind-uplift. In this second part of our series we will ...
Roof Coatings: Important Information from RCMA
In America, roof coatings provide jobs, enhance building performance, reduce maintenance costs, promote energy efficiency and improve the environment. Learn more about roof coatings and how you can add them to your business model. Download the infographic for RCMA today!
How a Cool Roof System Can Benefit a Building
By Western Colloid. Owners wanting to improve energy efficiency often don't even think about their roof. With so many integrated systems — from the building envelope to the heating and cooling system, from the front door to the roof — keeping a building in good repair can be complex for the owner. In ...
Easy Solutions to Low-Slope Roof Failures – Part 1
By Surecoat Systems. How knowledge and prevention can make a BIG difference in the life of your commercial roof. There are several factors that affect the lifespan of a flat roof. In this two-part series, we will explore some of the most common ones; from what they are, how and why they ...
Buildings with Electric Heat – Do Reflective Membranes Still Make Sense?
By GAF. A case study shows the minimal impact of the winter sun. There has been a school of thought that dark roofs help heat buildings located in the north during winter. Articles claiming this to be the case have always been based on the use of electric heat. Gas heat is ...
The Life Cycle Costs of SPF Roofing Systems Compared to Membrane Roofing Systems
By Mason Knowles. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have been marketed for years primarily on their documented energy saving characteristics. As a result, much of the SPF roofing market has focused on property owners or institutions that pay their own energy bills. But what about property that is leased or rented, ...
Why Tear-off When You Can Restore?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A roof in Torrance, California was successfully restored using high-quality, energy-efficient products. Central Roofing completed the Torrance project in Torrance, California using Tropical Roofing Products. For 60 years, Tropical Roofing Products has been specializing in manufacturing products that effectively seal, waterproof, and maintain the roofs’ longevity. ...
