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A multi-trick pony: Silicone roof coatings
By Progressive Materials. Not only do silicone coatings offer a durable restoration option, but they can also help make roofs more energy, environmentally and economically efficient! Silicone coatings, like the quality ones offered by Progressive Materials (PM), are incredibly useful for roof restoration and repair applications. They are known for their durability ...
The tools of the trade
By Progressive Materials. Learn the staple tools for any silicone roof coater’s toolbox. The basic application process for a silicone roof is well known, even by those not specifically in the coatings sector. First, clean the surface and then wait for it to dry. Determine if it needs primer and apply if ...
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 ...
Upholding top-tier silicone standards
By Progressive Materials. Ensuring top-tier silicone roofing, takes quality control to new heights with rigorous testing and a commitment to excellence in every batch. At Progressive Materials (PM), quality control isn’t just a department; it’s a company-wide commitment. From meticulous ingredient checks to rigorous testing, every batch of silicone roofing is held ...
Coatings (and life) are all about the journey
By Emma Peterson. How Progressive Materials supports contractors and applicators in the field. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jeff Romero from Progressive Materials (PM) to talk about how they set themselves apart from the manufacturing crowd and help contractors arrive with the best results using ...
Elongate the lifespan of a roof with this product
By Progressive Materials. Learn how applying SL-850 can eliminate ponding water and make a roof last longer! Ponding water on low-slope roofs can cause a myriad of issues and damages. Well-known issues include leaks and mold growth that destabilize the roof system’s structure. A lesser known but still large issue is ponding ...
Jeff Romero - Coatings are more than Chemistry - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jeff Romero from Progressive Materials. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to CoatingsCast, the ultimate podcast dedicated to the science, art, and innovation of liquid- and fluid-applied roofing, coatings for surfaces and ...
What happened to my silicone roof coating?
By Progressive Materials. With oil- and asphalt- based roofing, there will often be yellowing over time. Learn why this happens and what can be done about it! A fresh roof coating is a beautiful sight. Not only is it a comforting reassurance that the entire roof system is protected and prepared to ...
Sustainability all around
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials supports sustainability, both in business and on the roof. When we talk about sustainable practices, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds are energy-efficient practices; things like installing solar panels and reflective roof coatings. These are a huge part of moving ...
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