KARNAK Reflective Coatings, Sealants and Cements

Keeping a Failing Roof Dry Through a Cold and Wet Iowa Winter

July 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Ernie Martinez turned to KARNAK Ultra 19 to do the seemingly impossible – and it did. When RoofersCoffeeShop® asked contractors to share their KARNAK stories with us, we received many great responses including this one from Ernie Martinez, owner of Iowa-based Mason City Roofing. I called ...

Roof Coating was the Right Solution for Sage Condominiums

June 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

The condo board was seeking a disruption-free solution that would deliver a 20-year warranty. Educated customers make the best decisions. That philosophy is shared by Frank Scelzi of Munyan Restoration Waterproofing and Painting Service of Tampa Bay Inc. The company was founded in 1951 as a painting and waterproofing company, and ...

Making a Roof Repair Using KARNAK 19 Ultra Rubberized Flashing Cement Caulk

May 16, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. Today’s how-to lesson explains the method of using KARNAK 19 Ultra Rubberized Flashing Cement Caulk for wet or dry repair and preventative maintenance on a roof. KARNAK 19 Ultra Rubberized Flashing Cement Caulk is a great tool to have in your toolkit when performing roof inspections, annual maintenance ...

Honoring Earth Day Every Day

April 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. Restoring the roof instead of tearing off and replacing is better for the environment. Tearing off roofs results in a lot of waste for landfills. It also takes additional labor and time, adding to the cost of a roof replacement. It used to be that was the only ...

Karnak Apply Reflective Fibered Aluminum Roof Coating

How to Apply Reflective Aluminum Coating over Aged, Low-Slope Asphalt Roof Systems.

April 13, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. When KARNAK 97 Fibered Aluminum Roof Coating is applied to the roof, the aluminum flakes leaf to the surface, providing a reflective metallic shield over the existing low-slope asphalt roof. KARNAK 97 Fibered Aluminum Roof Coating is a heavy-duty asphalt reflective coating. 97 has one of ...

How to Repair Leaks on Low Slope Asphalt Roofs Using KARNAK 19 Professional Grade Flashing

March 26, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. KARNAK 19 Professional Grade Flashing Cement is one of the company’s flagship products and is ideal for making repairs to low slope asphalt, built up roofs and modified bitumen roofs. KARNAK 19 is a contractor favorite for several reasons. It doesn’t require mixing, it is smooth and ...

How to Apply White Roof Coatings Over Low-Slope Asphalt Roofs

February 14, 2019 at 1:25 p.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK Corporation. KARNAK energy-efficient, acrylic elastomeric white coatings can be applied over low-slope asphalt roofs, but before you get started, it’s important that you understand the proper preparation techniques. Proper surface preparation will be key to the performance of the coating system. We have written before about the importance ...

4 Easy Steps to Applying White Coatings Over an EPDM Roof

January 28, 2019 at 11:24 a.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. A new, white roof coating will lower the roof surface temperature, thereby reducing the thermal shock to the roof, which helps to increase the roofs’ service life. It also means improved energy efficiency. 1 – Clean the roof. The first thing that you will want to do ...

How to Repair Leaks Under Water While it is Raining

January 20, 2019 at 7:24 p.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. Stopping a leak when it is raining can be frustrating and challenging – unless you have the right emergency repair product. You’ve been there right? It’s been raining for days and you receive a frantic call from your customer that their roof is leaking. When you get up ...

Three important considerations for a successful roof coating system installation

January 7, 2019 at 8:18 p.m.

By Chris Huettig, KARNAK. There are a lot of factors that can affect which roof coating system is the right one for a roof. The last few years have seen an increased interest in the use of roof coatings and there are many reasons why this solution makes sense for your customer. ...