October 19, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / Contractor Information, Technical Tips / 0 comments
Heat blisters have always been a concern when applying a dark-colored, high-build elastomeric roof coating during the hot summer months. Because elastomeric coatings dry from the top down, the excess heat causes the coating to skin over at an accelerated rate. The escaping moisture then becomes trapped and ultimately forms a blister. This past summer, an American WeatherStar Platinum Level contractors was […]
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How Can Roof Coatings Save You Money
December 13, 2018 / by cburkel / Architect Information, Articles, Building Owner Information, Commercial Roof Repair, Contractor Information, Cool/White Roofs, Dealer Information, General Information, Metal Roofs, Roof Coatings / 0 comments
Tax & Energy Savings Receive up to $.60/sf based on total project (roof and/or walls) when you can show a reduction in energy consumption of 10% or more. The customer will need an energy calculation and a compliance statement for their file. We can assist with providing this documentation. Expense Deduction Year One Roof and […]
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FAST Academy – December 2018
December 7, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / FAST Academy / 0 comments
As we conclude yet another FAST Academy, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who joined us for the 2-day event at our company headquarters here in Mobile. We would especially like to thank guest speakers Bobby Norrell of Casualty Consulting Group and Rick Napper of PFRI Services for their contributions to the course. We would also like […]
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Winterizing Your Hydraulic Spray Rig
November 28, 2018 / by cburkel / Contractor Information, Fluid Thoughts
If you own or use a spray rig for roof coating applications, you know how important consistent maintenance is. As far as coating applications go, these incredibly useful machines are ideal and extremely efficient. One thing you may not have thought about it how cold weather can affect your rig. In this post, we refer […]
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Brush Up on Your Roof Coatings Terminology
November 20, 2018 / by cburkel / Contractor Information, Roof Coatings, Roof Coatings 101 / 0 comments
When someone enters the roof coatings industry, it is critical that they learn the jargon and definitions of the profession. These terms will assist a professional looking to learn the business of roof restoration. Elastomeric Coating A coating that forms a monolithic, fully adhered, fluid applied roofing membrane. It has elastic properties that allow it […]
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Thank You for Attending FAST: Baton Rouge!
November 15, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / Uncategorized / 0 comments
Last month, we had the pleasure of conducting FAST: Baton Rouge at the Marriott Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The turnout was excellent and the feedback we received from attendees was awesome! We covered a lot of information during the 6-hour course. For that reason, we have published the PowerPoint presentation to our website so […]
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Tech Talk: Silicone Roof Coatings Best Practices
November 9, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / Uncategorized / 0 comments
Silicones roof coatings are great—but they can be challenging to work with. Silicone roof coatings are one of the most effective and versatile materials used in the roof restoration industry. These high-solids coatings are well known for their superior UV stability, flexibility, and resistance to ponding water. That said, silicone coatings can also be very challenging […]
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The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up
November 2, 2018 / by cburkel / Business Development Center, Contractor Information, Contractor Marketing & Lead Generation / 0 comments
The old saying “The fortune is in the follow-up” could not be more accurate for members of the roofing industry. Following up with potential customers can be one of the most important actions you can take to grow your business. It will bring you great results. The Value of Following Up One of the biggest reasons […]
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Why should I waste money on a roof inspection? I don’t have any leaks…
October 24, 2018 / by cburkel / Building Owner Information, Commercial Roof Repair, Flat Roofs, Fluid Thoughts / 0 comments
At some point in the past, you or someone in your position made a decision to spend a lot of money on a new roof. You were sold on all the positive attributes of that system and how it was going to outperform every other system you were considering. Now, years later…a leak? Why? This […]
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Heat Blisters in Dark-Tinted Elastomeric Coatings
October 19, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / Contractor Information, Technical Tips / 0 comments
Heat blisters have always been a concern when applying a dark-colored, high-build elastomeric roof coating during the hot summer months. Because elastomeric coatings dry from the top down, the excess heat causes the coating to skin over at an accelerated rate. The escaping moisture then becomes trapped and ultimately forms a blister. This past summer, an American WeatherStar Platinum Level contractors was […]
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What Type of Roof Coatings Are Best?
October 11, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / Architect Information, Building Owner Information, Flat Roofs, Metal Roofs, Roof Coatings, Roof Coatings 101 / 0 comments
With so many different types of roof coatings available in today’s market, how do you determine which one is the best solution? To be honest, there is no clear-cut answer to that question. There are a number of factors that go into determining which roof coating is the best solution such as roof type and age, […]
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