Roof Coating & Systems
Why Choose Silicone Roof Coatings?
By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. According to ASTM, silicone-based coatings are “among the most useful materials for a wide variety of applications.” There are many choices of roof coatings on the market today with silicone ranking as a premium option for unrivaled renewal and restoration of just about any aging flat roof. In ...
Primer 101: A Guide to Asphalt Primer
By IKO. Choosing the right primer will depend on the substrate, the weather conditions and the type of coating or membrane application. By definition, a primer comes first and serves as a base for what should follow — whether it’s attending the primary grades at the beginning of school, priming an engine ...
Fluid Applied Restoration Makes Sense. And Saves Dollars.
By Tropical Roofing Products. Restore rather than re-roof. Building Owners and Facility Managers must balance short-term budget realities with the need to maintain properties for the long term. Advancements in Fluid Applied roofing membranes can help reduce capital costs by restoring rather than replacing roofs. Roof condition, age, material type, and ...
Duro-Last®, Inc. Expands Duro-Shield™ Roof Coatings with Silicone Coating and Materials
Duro-Last, Inc. is pleased to introduce Duro-Shield Silicone Roof Coating and materials. Duro-Shield Silicone is a silicone-based roof coating that is designed to resist natural weathering while providing long-lasting watertight protection on a variety of substrates. Its brilliant white finish offers superior reflectivity and energy savings for building owners, and available ...
SOPREMA® Introduces ALSAN® Coatings, Ideal for Extending Roof Lifespans
SOPREMA, Inc., a leader in the roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering industries, has launched a new collection of silicone and acrylic products under the brand name of ALSAN® Coatings. ALSAN Coatings are ideal for maintaining and extending the life of existing roofs by protecting them from natural weathering. The ...
RCMA Technical Director Chadwick Collins Talks Coatings with RCS
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Roof coatings are becoming a more popular option for building owners. Have you noticed that an increasing number of building owners are choosing roof coatings and restoration systems as a solution for their facilities? To learn more about the growing trend, I recently spoke with Chadwick ...
How does a reflective roof coating make a roof cool?
By the Roof Coatings Manufacturer’s Association. Nearly any roof can be converted into a “cool” roof by applying a reflective roof coating. This can be achieved at any time during the life of the existing roof. These coatings can be applied to new and existing dark-colored roofs. A reflective roof is defined ...
SOPREMA® Introduces ALSAN® Coatings, Ideal for Extending Roof Lifespans
The coatings are ideal for maintaining and extending the life of existing roofs. Wadsworth, Ohio - SOPREMA, Inc., a leader in the roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering industries, has launched a new collection of silicone and acrylic products under the brand name of ALSAN® Coatings. ALSAN Coatings are ideal ...
