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New product alert! Revolutionizing silicone coating performance
By Dani Sheehan. Check out Kool Seal’s newest product, the bleed blocker primer, specifically designed to create a smooth, fully adhered substrate for your silicone coating and improve the performance and durability of the system. As a roofing contractor, you are constantly seeking cutting-edge solutions to stand out from your ...
Westlake Royal Building Products ™ showcases DaVinci Roofscapes® composite products at 2024 International Builders’ Show (IBS)
Transforming roofs with Westlake Royal and DaVinci Roofscapes® at IBS 2024. Westlake Royal Building Products ™ Showcases DaVinci Roofscapes® Composite Products at 2024 International Builders’ Show (IBS) HOUSTON (February 28, 2024) – Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), showcases its DaVinci Roofscapes® line of premium composite slate ...
Durability, cost and style: A guide to metal and synthetic roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Discover how metal roofing's strength and longevity compare to the versatility and aesthetic appeal of synthetic roofing materials. Roofing materials can be divided into two main categories: synthetic and composite. Synthetic roofing consists of materials fabricated from artificial compounds, such as rubber (EPDM) and plastic polymer, ...
DaVinci™ Roofscapes Launches “FRESH Colors for Homes with Brick or Stone” E-book
This e-book provides top-down curb appeal color guidance for home exteriors. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has re-introduced DaVinci™ Roofscapes’ online e-book providing expert insights to homeowners with stone or brick exteriors on how to create cohesive curb appeal for their properties. Authored by international color ...
The bright future of metal roofing continues to evolve
By Malco Products. Malco has positioned itself at the forefront of innovation and cutting-edge technology in the metal roofing industry. The trend towards choosing metal as a roofing material has significantly accelerated, with predictions pointing towards further growth in its popularity and demand. Opting for metal roofing not only ...
The importance of addressing construction-generated moisture
By Chadwick Collins, SPRI. Avoid long-term issues like mold by mitigating the amount of moisture naturally created on the jobsite. Moisture is a critical factor to consider when doing any new construction or extensive, large-scale renovations. If this factor is not taken into account during the construction itself, it ...
To prime or not to prime
By Evelyn Witterholt. When it comes to roof coatings, here’s why you should use a primer. Roof coatings are becoming an increasingly more common choice for roof restoration projects on commercial roofs. Coatings are an economical choice for building owners on a budget and they increase the lifespan of a ...
Get the grip to match your grit!
By SteelGrip SAMM®. Using SteelGrip SAMM®’s Safety Assist Magnetic Mats helps keep you safer and more efficient on the roof. Working on steel roofing presents unique challenges. It can be more physically demanding and dangerous than working with traditional asphalt shingles. Conditions of drizzle, light frost or pollen make walking a ...
Make waves protecting coastal structures with COASTALUME™
By Anna Lockhart. As coastal environments see a great deal of harsh weather, homes and buildings along coastlines need a great deal of protection for their exteriors. COASTALUME™ provides a highly durable solution! COASTALUME™ presents a groundbreaking solution for coastal construction, combining U.S. Steel's GALVALUME® with DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF ...
Understanding the ins and outs of modified bitumen roofing
By Polyglass. Considering a new roof? Here is why modified bitumen roofing is the choice for millions of contractors. Modified bitumen roofing has become one of the most common commercial roofing systems in the industry throughout the years. What started as an experiment in the industry, is now considered ...
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