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Coatings versus retrofitting: Understanding the true costs
By Roof Hugger. Short-term fixes or long-term investments: Important considerations to know about metal roof coatings. Metal roofing is known to be one of the more expensive roofing materials on the market and boasts a variety of long-term benefits, one being it having the longest lifespan of all roofing materials. Like all ...
Mark your calendars, bring your A-game and we’ll see you in San Antonio!
By Dani Sheehan. Where can you find exciting new products, hands-on demos and an epic nerf-gun shoot out? Progressive Materials has it all at booth #6101! The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 is right around the corner, and as always, we can’t wait to see what new products and services ...
A guide to using a wet mil gauge
By Jesse Sanchez. A practical tool for accurate coating measurements. In the coatings industry, precision is key, and a wet mil gauge is an essential tool for ensuring coatings are applied at the correct thickness — crucial for both durability and warranty compliance. According to Progressive Materials, accurately gauging the thickness of ...
Sports success starts from the ground up
By California Sports Surfaces. Set up for success when installing athletic surfaces by preparing properly. When you’re watching a game on TV, you’re probably not thinking about the ground that the athletes are competing on. And that’s how it should be, the best courts are supporting actors to the main show – ...
Cooling roofs around the world for decades
By Emma Peterson. Learn why cities around the world, like Dubai, choose Topps Products for their roofs. Nestled along the shore of the Persian Gulf sits the stunning city of دبي, in English, Dubai. One of the wealthiest of the emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) federation, Dubai has ...
Rain, rain go away: Commercial roof drain basics
By MuleHide. Learn about two types of roof drains available and when each can be used. Water damage is one of the most common and damaging issues that can occur on the roof. If a roof does not have a proper drainage system, you will find issues varying from short-term ...
APF Polymer Surfaces expands decorative systems with the launch of Terrazzo Polymer Flakes
The new APF Terrazzo line combines style and superior durability. APF Polymer Surfaces, a leading brand in advanced flooring solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new Terrazzo Polymer Flake line, an addition to its Decorative Systems portfolio. Building on the success of the Granitex system, this new line introduces a ...
Putting the spotlight on single-ply
By Emma Peterson. This upcoming webinar is a great opportunity to learn best practices for working with PVC, TPO or EPDM roof membranes. Single-ply roofing, whether that’s PVC, TPO or EPDM, has been consistently growing in popularity over the last few decades and for good reason. These roofing membranes are lightweight and ...
Textured coatings revolutionize metal sidewalls
By Jesse Sanchez. Innovative finishes offer durability and aesthetic appeal for modern architecture. In a compelling discussion on CoatingsCast™, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with AkzoNobel's Amanda Paterline to explore the transformative role of textured coatings in sidewall applications. As architects and builders push for design elements that combine beauty with practicality, ...
Poly 600 stands up to every challenge
By Emma Peterson. Get a seamless finish and superior strength with this high-performance coating solution. Since the 1980s, APF Polymer Surfaces has been manufacturing high-performance coating systems that utilize advanced polymer chemistry. From epoxy to acrylic, their team creates a variety of products for contractors, architects and professionals to use around the ...
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