Liquid-Applied Coatings and Sealants for the Built Environment

This article by Steven Wadding, Corporate Project Manager for Polyglass U.S.A, Inc., originally appeared in the July 2022 Issue of the Florida Roofing Magazine and has been modified for the web. The ...

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...

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...

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...

How to Install Self-Adhered Roofing

Self-adhered roofing systems are roofing materials that can be installed quickly through the use of a factory-applied adhesive layer so that contractors can avoid harsh processes like torching. This ...

Fibered vs. Non-Fibered Roof Coatings

When choosing an asphaltic roof coating for a commercial roof system, one of the first things you need to decide is whether a fibered or non-fibered roof coating is most appropriate for your needs. ...

How to Apply Elastomeric Roof Coatings

An elastomeric roof coating can add an additional layer of protection to existing roof systems, stop leaks, increase energy efficiency, and extend a roof's life expectancy. Of course, proper applic...

Low-Slope vs. Steep-Slope Roofs

Roof designs fall into one of two categories: low-slope and steep-slope roofs. Let's explore some of the differences between low-slope versus steep-slope roofs, discuss the advantages of each, and d...

What is Modified Bitumen Roofing?

Over the past 50 years or so, modified bitumen roofing has evolved from being an experimental innovation to one of the most common commercial roofing systems in the industry. Its tensile strength, d...

Roof Maintenance with PolyFlash® 1C Flashing Compound

PolyFlash® 1C is a silane-modified polyurethane flashing compound designed for sealing and waterproofing roofing details, flashings, and penetrations on a wide variety of roofing systems. When comb...