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Roof Maintenance – The Secret to Longevity
Despite the digital era in which we live – where the answers to our questions are often a simple Google search away – commercial building owners, roofing contractors, and regular homeowners still ...
A Truly Resistant Roofing Underlayment – The Polystick XFR Solution
Roof underlayments are critical for the performance and longevity of any roof system. They separate roof coverings and substrates and act as a second weatherproofing barrier to prevent moisture from p...
The Polyglass 101 Guide to Steep-Slope Roofing Systems
Steep-slope roofing systems have specific roofing requirements due to their structure. A steep-slope roof is any roof that has a slope steeper than 3:12. Steep-slope roof systems are generally water-s...
What is a Low-Slope Roofing System?
A low-slope roof is a roof that has little to no steepness. Generally, a roof with a pitch of less than 3:12 is considered a low slope. Low-slope roofs require the correct systems and waterproofing ma...
Extend the Design Life of Your Roofing System With Preventative Maintenance & Repairs
While winter brings its cold-weather challenges for the roofing and building envelope industry, Fall is the season when airborne debris, like leaves, pine needles, tree nuts, and those darn hicko...
Maintenance Repairs on Silicone Coated Roofs
March and Spring are here in the great Pacific Northwest, which means potholes are appearing on most roads, and sunset is close to 6 pm. March marks the end of the annual “Coating Nerd’s” hiber...
Cold Weather Challenges & Solutions for the Roofing and Waterproofing Industries
Those within the roofing and waterproofing industries are no strangers to the challenges associated with cold-weather installations and applications. Even projects in warmer climate zones can be adver...
What to know about roofing during the Cold Weather Season
When we think about colder weather, oftentimes our thoughts of installing roofing, waterproofing and other exterior building products dwindle away, as cold temperatures make installation of these much...
Polyglass’ Guide to Commercial Roof Installation
With so many different roofing products and materials on the market, tackling a new commercial roof installation as either a contractor or a client can seem daunting. You'll need to figure out which t...
How Long Does Self-Adhered Roofing Last?
Self-adhered roofing is one of the easiest, safest, and most versatile types of roofing available on the market. But for all its advantages, how long does it last? This post will compare the lifespan...
APP vs. SBS Roof Membranes
When installing a new roof system, there are two main types of modified bitumen roofing membrane to choose from: APP membranes and SBS membranes. These two types of membranes have different applicatio...
Membranes for Cool Roof Systems
A cool roof system is designed to reflect the ultraviolet radiation from the sun’s rays. When UV rays penetrate a building, it can cause excess heat to build up within the interior, making air condi...
What is a Self-Adhered Membrane?
Self-adhered membranes have revolutionized the roofing industry in recent decades, but what exactly are they, and how do they work? In this post, we'll explain exactly what a self-adhered membrane is...
The Benefits of Cool Roof Coatings
As the sun's relentless glare buffets a roof, it can suffer various problems. While modern cool roofs can mitigate these issues, older roofs cannot be protected easily from the sun. These roofs can be...
Silicone Roof Coatings: Pros and Cons
Over time, commercial roofs will accumulate wear and tear that can decrease their efficacy. While many may think that the whole roof needs replacing, a better option would be to consider a silicone ro...