So, you have a commercial roof and you’re thinking about doing a re-roof instead of a complete tear-off? You’re trying to save some money by not removing the existing roof system. Heck yeah! But there are some “things” to know about re-roofing a...
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Summary: The correct thickness of silicone coatings is determined by the manufacturer, who has done testing on how thick a coating will last for a warranty period. For example, they know that 20 mils of coating will outlast a 10-year...
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Summary: If you have a large EPDM roof and you have significant leaking, what roof repair options do you have? You may think that the only option is to perform a complete roof replacement? But did you know that you...
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Summary: Do you have a metal roof? Are you thinking of installing a silicone roof coating system, but you’re worried about thermal movement? In this article, we talk about silicone coatings, thermal movements, and if it’s beneficial to install these...
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Let’s say that you heard the term “silicone roof coatings” or “roof coatings” and you’re curious about what they are. In simplest terms, contractors restore existing roofs through the installation of a coating system. Usually, these roofs are in good condition and...
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SUMMARY: If your EPDM roof is in decent condition, you can renew it by installing a silicone roof coating system over the existing membrane. If the EPDM roof is in poor condition, you can remove it and install a spray...
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Somebody called the other day to talk with me about their roof. They said they had some fractures in the roof and that a roofing contractor proposed them a solution. They said the contractor wanted to install a silicone roof coating...
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Imagine you came to work today, and you notice there are brown spots in the ceiling. You think, “Oh great, another problem to add to my list…hopefully it’s just a minor leak and nothing else will happen." Then a month later,...
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So, you’re a property owner with a roof that has gravel or stones as the most outer layer of your roofing system. I’m assuming you have some leaks and are looking for the most cost-effective solution to get those fixed. You may...
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One of the newest types of roofing systems out there is what’s called “roof coatings”. Roof coatings can be applied over an existing roof, creating a seamless roofing system. It’s great for reducing costs (by minimizing the amount of your existing roof...
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Do you know what the best benefit of a seamless roofing system is? They have no seams! If you’ve been in the commercial roofing game for a long time, you know the headaches that a roof with seams can cause. The most common...
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So, you’re having a roofing issue and you’re wondering who to contact. But just because they have “roofing” in their name, does that mean they are qualified to repair MY roof? Well, that depends on what “MY” roof is? Is it residential?...
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If you’re a commercial building owner, you want your roof to last as long as possible. The easiest way to do this is to restore your roof by making minor repairs and then adding coating over your existing roof. In this...
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So, picture that you’re the maintenance manager of a large industrial building. Say you make custom cardboard boxes from scratch and ship them all over the world. Small boxes, large boxes, some with designs, some that require lighter material to reduce...
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You’ve got questions about Silicone Roof Coatings, such as: What is a silicone roof coating? How much does a silicone roof coating installation cost? How long will silicone roof coatings last? What kind of warranty can I get after a...
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