Commercial metal roofing on industrial building

Commercial Metal Roofing: 15 Things To Consider

When choosing a roofing solution for commercial properties, one option stands out as a symbol of…

Free Roof Inspection with drone

Free Roof Inspection: Must-Have Resource for Building Owners

Maintaining the integrity and functionality of a commercial building's roof is vital for the safety…

Commercial flat roof maintenance

Flat Roof Maintenance: 15 Tips for Protecting Your Investment

A flat roof is popular for commercial and residential buildings due to its cost-effectiveness and…

Commercial Roof Management: The Quick Guide

Commercial roof management is a critical aspect of building maintenance that business owners often…

Heavy rainfall on commercial metal roof

Tips for Avoiding Roof Coating Wash-Offs

In the fall and winter, it’s not uncommon to hear of roof coating wash-offs or roof coating issues…

Commercial roofer putting together submittal package

How to Put Together a Submittal Package

Submittal Packages make a contractor's job easier—they allow contractors to quickly download all of…

Roofing contractor preparing a commercial roof estimate

Tips for Preparing a Commercial Roof Estimate

For all potential commercial roofing projects, there comes a time when the customer needs an…

Rust inhibitor primer on commercial metal roof

When to Use a Rust-Inhibiting Primer

When installing a coating system on a rusty metal roof, we strongly recommend the use of a rust…

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How to Specify FM Approved Roofing Systems

We are often asked if American WeatherStar roof coatings are FM approved. The simple answer is yes,…

Xylene-based polyurethane roof coating installed near HVAC system

Xylene-Based Coatings Create Strong Odors

Contractors who have used our Aromatic Urethane 520, a xylene-based component in our Ure-A-Sil Roof…

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Getting Started in the Roof Restoration Industry

If you are not in the restoration business as a commercial roofing contractor, you are missing out…

Airless hydraulic sprayer

Tips for Winterizing Your Hydraulic Spray Rig

If you own or use a spray rig for roof coating applications, you know how important consistent…

The Challenges of Installing Roof Coatings in Cold Weather

Installing Roof Coatings in Cold Weather

Working with roof coatings in the winter can be challenging. The chemistry of each roof coating…

the result of acrylic roof coatings exposed to ponding water

Negatives of Acrylic Coatings on Flat Roofs

Acrylic roof coatings provide many benefits. Not only are they more cost-effective than other…

Wet Mil Gauge

Tools for Measuring Wet & Dry Film Thickness

Are your guys on the roof properly measuring coatings as they apply the system? Do they have the…

Dark-tinted acrylic roof coating with blisters

Heat Blisters in Dark-Tinted Elastomeric Coatings

Heat blisters have always been a concern when applying a dark-colored, high-build elastomeric roof…