October 4, 2018 / by cburkel / Building Owner Information, Contractor Information, Roof Coatings, Roof Coatings 101
Sustainability is not necessarily a new concept within the roofing industry. But roofing systems—and roof coatings—are receiving increased attention and recognition, based on more stringent environmental regulations and building codes, increased concern for the environment, and bottom-line considerations. This focus on sustainability is good for the industry, and it provides opportunities for maintenance and engineering […]
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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 best? To be perfectly 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, weather […]
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What Are the Benefits of Roof Coatings?
October 4, 2018 / by cburkel / Building Owner Information, Contractor Information, Roof Coatings, Roof Coatings 101
Sustainability is not necessarily a new concept within the roofing industry. But roofing systems—and roof coatings—are receiving increased attention and recognition, based on more stringent environmental regulations and building codes, increased concern for the environment, and bottom-line considerations. This focus on sustainability is good for the industry, and it provides opportunities for maintenance and engineering […]
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Take Steps to Ensure Roof Safety
September 27, 2018 / by admin / Contractor Information, Roof Coatings 101, Safety Spotlight / 0 comments
At American WeatherStar, we have learned more from our contractors on proper installation and waterproofing techniques than any other source. Roof safety is no different. The following information on safety comes directly from RCI, one of our Platinum Contractors based out of Indiana. Whether you are a roofing professional that accesses roofs daily or you […]
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Do You Manage a Commercial Property?
September 20, 2018 / by cburkel / Flat Roofs, General Information, Metal Roofs, Roof Coatings / 0 comments
If the answer is yes, you’re probably well aware of the many problems an old, worn-out roof can cause—even though you may not know exactly what type of roof sits above your head. Modern roofing systems are quite effective, so it’s not uncommon for property managers to take an “out of sight, out of mind” […]
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Reducing the Sun’s Impact on Your Roof Is Vital!
September 14, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / Articles, Building Owner Information, Cool/White Roofs, Flat Roofs, Roof Coatings / 0 comments
One of the great aspects of fluid-applied roof restoration is the profound impact it can have on a building’s interior climate. Most commercial and industrial roofing membranes are not sufficiently designed to prevent heat absorption which occurs from constant exposure to the sun’s harsh UV rays. As a result, heat permeates throughout the roof structure […]
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Know the Limitations of the System
September 7, 2018 / by cburkel / Articles, Building Owner Information, Commercial Roof Repair, Contractor Information, Flat Roofs, Fluid Thoughts, General Information, Roof Coatings / 0 comments
Ask Questions I was with a contractor a couple of weeks ago that was having a problem with a system he had installed from ‘Brand X’. He mentioned that the building owner found a pieces of the coating system in the parking lot after a recent storm. From just a general observation, everything looked great. […]
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Tech Talk: Terminator Waterproofing Sealant
August 24, 2018 / by cburkel / Commercial Roof Repair, Contractor Information, Cool/White Roofs, Roof Coatings, Technical Tips, Videos / 0 comments
In today’s segment, Technical Services Director Eric Long is going to discuss the waterproofing power of Terminator 622 and 624XT. Terminator roof sealant is a 100% solids, moisture-curing sealant that adheres to nearly every substrate we have tested, including fluid-applied coating systems. Our testing even shows optimal adhesion to silicone. In this video, we demonstrate how […]
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System View: Metal Roof Restoration with Met-A-Gard & Met-A-Gard+
August 15, 2018 / by Joe Lovitte / Building Owner Information, Contractor Information, Metal Roofs, System View, Videos / 0 comments
New Met-A-Gard & Met-A-Gard+ System View Video We are pleased announce our newest System View video! This metal roof restoration project showcases the Met-A-Gard and Met-A-Gard+ roof restoration systems. We produce System View videos to show building owners and managers the installation process of American WeatherStar systems and to feature the many powerful and money-saving benefits […]
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How Roof Maintenance Can Work for You
August 7, 2018 / by cburkel / Architect Information, Articles, Building Owner Information, Commercial Roof Repair, Flat Roofs, Roof Coatings / 0 comments
The Importance of Roof Maintenance In 2006 RSI Magazine and GAF collaborated to build a reference manual for property managers, owners, architects, and specifiers. The articles they put together still remain relevant to this very day in stressing the importance of roof maintenance. Welcome to RSI Magazine’s Commercial Roofing Solutions pocket guide on roof maintenance—a […]
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