Product Profile: Roof Re-Coatings 1009

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EPDM Coatings
Liquid Roof is nearly identical chemically to sheet EPDM, but with the distinct advantage of being a liquid. It is self-adhering and seamless and takes temperatures from minus-40 to 300 degrees and it’s a one-coat application — no primer, top coat or multiple coats needed. Liquid Roof waterproofs immediately upon application and will take ponding water 365 days a year. Liquid EPDM has proven itself superior to acrylics, urethanes and other elastomers for up to 3 times longer.

ERSystems
Erathane 300 Finish Coat White is a reflective, cool, high-performance elastomeric polyurethane coating. The product is a liquid applied, single-component, moisture-cured polyurethane coating. Erathane 300 Finish Coat is designed to provide a combination of superb adhesion to a variety of substrates and a balance of high elongation and high tensile strength. Erathane 300 Finish Coat has a high solids consistency designed to provide and economical tough film finish. It has excellent adhesion to metal roofing.

The Garland Company
Solex is an eco-friendly, highly reflective roof coating for metal, modified bitumen or single ply restoration, formulated from PVDF Aquatec polyvinylidene fluoride, a water-based, fluoropolymer-acrylic resin. This environmentally responsible coating can reduce rooftop temperatures by as much as 80 degrees, significantly reducing HVAC operating expenses during the summer months.

Nationwide Chemical Coatings
Permakote Silver Seal is an elastomeric acrylic, ceramic filled, aluminum silver metallic protective coating designed for metal. It uses a latex, water-based formula that has waterproofing, insulating and reflecting properties. It forms a durable rubber-like protection shield that expands and contracts with varying temperatures and resists thermal shock.

Polyglass
Highly reflective Polybrite coatings and accessories provide increased energy efficiency and long-term performance for virtually any roofing system, including metal. Every Polybrite product provides superior protection and energy efficiency, deflecting heat and solar UV rays while helping to maintain cool building temperatures. Because of their energy-efficient characteristics, Polybrite products are Miami Dade County approved and comply with Cool Roof Rating Council ratings for solar reflectance and thermal emmitance.

Republic Powdered Metals
Established in 1947 and based in Medina, Ohio, Republic Powdered Metals, Inc., is a pioneer of sustainable roof and wall coatings. As a leader in restoration coatings industry, Republic’s reflective and cool roof restoration solutions lower energy consumption and reduce the carbon footprint. Trademarks include Geogard, Alumanation 301, Solargard Ultra, Solargard Elastomeric 6083, Solargard Hy-Build, Solargard G, Geoflex Pib, Cooley C3 and Permaroof.

Roof Mart International
Perma-Coat was formed by experienced business and roofing professionals to bring strong solutions to the needs of the building industry. RMI’s mission is to help preserve buildings and roofs in their current state, so they last for years to come getting rid of needless waste and re-construction with the end goal to cut energy usage and save the environment. From roofing and building systems to energy conservation ideas, RMI has the solution with more than 30 years of innovation and use in a complete line of roof restoration products. RMI offers 24/7 onsite response for all roof repairs, a nationwide repair network and capabilities.

STS Coatings
The Texas Company offers a maintenance coating system with a warranty for its roof re-coating products. RG-31 and RG-51 Aluminum Roof Coatings provide a durable protective coating cover over most types of surfaces, including various metal roofing substrates, built-up and modified bitumen roofs. RG-170 White  Elastomeric Finish Coat will provide a highly elastic weatherproof barrier over metal, including galvanized and pre-painted metals.

TAMKO Building Products
The company’s White Coatings are made from quality materials and help provide protection from harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation. The coatings feature highly reflective surfaces to help lower a building’s roof and interior temperatures, thus lowering energy bills. TAM-Star?White Elastomeric Coating has earned the Energy Star label and is rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council. TAM-Guard White Elastomeric Coating is rated by the CRRC.

Texas Refinery
The Aluminum Shield System II is a simple, common sense approach to metal roof care. It consists of anti-rust primer, rubberized aluminum cement for fastener heads, a peel-and-stick aluminized tape to strip seams, and a reflective topcoat of aluminum or fibered aluminum roof coating.

TKO Waterproof Coatings
The Illinois-based company specializes in high performance 100 percent waterproof coating systems. Dedicated to quality service and customer satisfaction for more than 50 years, TKO’s coatings are a natural agricultural oil-based formulation. The high build, non-sagging formula has excellent adhesion and flexibility and fast surface drying characteristics.

Topps Products
Polyprene is a high-performance roof and multi-purpose surface cement for anywhere a tough watertight seal is needed. Polyprene is the stronger, flexible, durable advanced thermoplastic rubber roof cement. Polyprene is the preferred watertight seal for flashings, exhaust fans, seams, skylights, vents, chimneys, sign supports, expansion joints, etc. It’s available in Trowel Grade and Heavy Brush Grade. Trowel Grade holds even on vertical surfaces, creating a custom rubber gasket anywhere requiring a durable bond with 400 percent elongation.

Uniroof International
Formflex 6000 is a water-based coating for metal roofs, asphalt roofs and most single ply roofs. Apply in two coats allowing sufficient drying time between coats. Use soap and water for cleanup.

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