Feb 15, 2019 | Roof Types, Uncategorized
Approximately 25 years ago, and as an adjunct to its use as a reservoir and pond liner, DuPont introduced Hypalon as a roof membrane. The rationale was its’ superb resistance to chemicals and long-life in harsh environments made it an excellent candidate for a roof...
Feb 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Since the 1960’s, an increasing number of manufacturers, building owners and contractors have searched for an alternative to the fumes, flame and expense of conventional “hot applied” roof systems. One of the original single-ply systems to provide that alternate is a...
Jan 19, 2012 | Roof Types, Uncategorized
One of the many evolutions in the roofing industry has been the formulation of modified bitumen membranes. As the name implies, modified membranes are asphalt based with modifying polymers introduced during the manufacturing process. The most common modifiers are APP...
Nov 16, 2011 | Roof Types
Built-up roofs using coal tar pitch are the oldest form of flat roofing in existence. One hundred forty year old sketches are available showing horse drawn “hot kettles” and this form, with minimal changes, is still in use today in Tampa Bay and all of Florida. Coal...
Oct 13, 2011 | Roof Types
Conventional built-up roof systems have been in use as an industry mainstay for over 100-years. These applications typically use coal tar pitch or asphalt as the waterproofing material which is installed in successive layers and reinforced with ply felts. With...
Oct 5, 2011 | Roofing Insulation
Exploring the elective components of a commercial roofing system in Florida, we now take a look at types of insulation. Roof insulation performs two basic functions: Acts as a thermal barrier for the top of the building. Serves as the base for the roof sytem. Secodary...
May 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
One hundred years ago, 146 people perished in the fire at the Triangle Shritwaist garment factory because of overcrowded conditions, absence of fire alarms, inadequate fire escapes, and locked escape doors. The event is widely regarded as a majo buy viagra online at...
Apr 5, 2011 | Roof Components
In order to make decisions about the care of your roof, you need to be familiar with its critical components. By building a virtual system, we will examine the “pros and cons” of each component, providing you with the knowledge base to ultimately receive...
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