Roof Coating & Systems
How to Conduct Business During Turbulent Times
By American WeatherStar. What we learned after the recession of 2008 and how to use that knowledge now. The “Great Recession” of 2008 felt like doomsday to a lot of people. The fear and corresponding paranoia were felt throughout nearly all industries, including the roofing industry. Companies were laying off a third ...
Roof Coating and Installation 101
By John Kenny, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn the ins and outs of roof installation and coatings from their history with the Egyptians to tips on proper installation. History of coatings Coatings are one of the oldest forms of waterproofing in the roofing and construction industry. While many consider coatings a recent technological endeavor, ...
The Crucial Role of a Trusted Advisor
By Steve Kuhel, FiberTite Senior Product Manager. Resilience and durability are the most valuable components of a long-lasting roofing system. Architects bring a building owner’s vision into reality. They design building codes, oversee projects and construction, and most importantly, work to ensure that the owner’s mental picture for a commercial space is ...
Understanding the Importance of Underlayments
By Ken Gieseke, McElroy Metal. Underlayments are equally important to performance as the topmost layer of a roof. It is only natural that the average person thinks about the top or finished layer of the roof when asked about roofing products. This is understandable, as it is the final layer ...
Protecting Roofs from Hail Damage
By SureCoat Systems. Helpful information to share with your customers to keep their roofs safe when hail strikes. Hail can occur at any time, no matter what the season is. According to NOAA’s Severe Storms database, there were 5,382 major hail storms in just 2019. And in 2018, $810 million ...
Property Managers Weigh Maintenance Investments with ROI
By Will Lorenz, EVERROOF. EVERROOF® coatings provide a cost-effective solution for leased warehouses. There are more than 10,000 commercial property management companies in the United States managing millions of square feet of commercial real estate. These companies serve as the owners’ maintenance representative. Part of their responsibilities is keeping property assets in ...
Liquid Roofing Membranes Perfect for Tired, Aging Roofs
By Tropical Roofing Products. Restoration options are available for nearly every type of substrate. Tropical Roofing Products offers an extensive array of innovative fluid applied system technologies and solutions for the effective waterproofing and restoration of roofs. We have more than six decades of experience providing roofing solutions to customers. Our roof restoration ...
A Leader Among Silicone Roof Coating Manufacturers
By Tropical Roofing Products. Tropical Roofing Products manufactures professional-grade products for professional roofing contractors. At Tropical Roofing Products we are your source for a wide array of modern roof coating solutions that provide excellent roof protection from harsh weather conditions all year long. Silicone roof coating is one of these highly effective ...
Prolonging the Life Spans of Roofs with Elastomeric Reflective Roof Coating
By Tropical Roofing Products. Acrylic, elastomeric reflective roof coating is a great choice for high-quality roof restoration. At Tropical Roofing Products, we offer a wide range of state-of-the-art roof coating solutions that achieve high-quality roof restoration and maintenance outcomes that prolong the operational lifespan of roofs. One of the key products ...
Managing Your Commercial Building’s Budget Using Coatings
By Western Colloid. Maintaining a commercial building requires planning, regular maintenance and good budgeting skills. Owning a commercial building requires a large investment by the owner. Not just in purchasing a property, but also an investment in the care and maintenance of the building - especially its roof. While wear and ...
