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COMPARING TOPPS SEAL®TO 100% SILICONE COATINGS
COMPARING TOPPS SEAL® TO 100% SILICONE COATINGS February 27, 2018 WHICH IS BETTER? Most everyone who has used a bathtub caulk has experience using silicones. And everyone who has a car with rubber bumpers and tires knows the virtues of rubber with weathering. Both...
DON’T REPLACE YOUR ROOF…RESTORE IT WITH TOPPS
DON'T REPLACE YOUR ROOF...RESTORE IT WITH TOPPSTopps commercial roofing systems blanket your commercial roof with a seamless, cold-applied rubber membrane that conforms to all surfaces, sealing out the damaging effects of weather and environmental corrosives. Click...
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR GUTTERS TO PREVENT RUST, LEAKS, AND BLOCKAGE
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR GUTTERS TO PREVENT RUST, LEAKS, AND BLOCKAGE It's easy to overlook just how much your gutters do to protect your building. Channeling water away might seem like a simple and routine function, but what your gutter system is really doing by finding...
PROTECTING YOUR FLAT COMMERCIAL ROOF FROM SNOW AND ICE
PROTECTING YOUR FLAT COMMERCIAL ROOF FROM SNOW AND ICE August 17, 2018 We often take for granted the work our roofs do for us in winter. While we stay safe from routine events like snow and ice storms, the roofs above our heads bear the brunt of the elements. But the...
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PROTECTING AND FIXING YOUR SKYLIGHT
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PROTECTING AND FIXING YOUR SKYLIGHT August 6, 2018 Skylights are a popular feature of many commercial buildings. They are a great way to bring pleasant, natural lighting into commercial spaces that may necessarily have few windows, and they can help...
PROTECTING YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOF FROM THE SUN
PROTECTING YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOF FROM THE SUN July 10, 2018 When we think about how nature can deliver a beating to our commercial roofs, we usually think about rain and wind. But in dry, hot climates, roofs face another of nature's challenges, one that can be just as...
PREPARING YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOF FOR A HURRICANE
PREPARING YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOF FOR HURRICANE SEASON June 25, 2018 Hurricanes are a serious threat to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Historically, roughly three major hurricanes hit the United States every five years, and in recent years that average has increased. In...
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ELASTOMERIC ROOF COATING
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ELASTOMERIC ROOF COATING May 16, 2017 What is an Elastomeric Roof Coating? An elastomeric roof coating is an elastic coating applied to a variety of roof types to protect and seal the underlying roofing material, help stop and prevent leaks,...
SILICONE AND CONTINUED ROOK LEAKS – NOT A COMPATIBLE MATCH
SILICONE AND CONTINUED ROOF LEAKS - NOT A COMPATIBLE MATCH February 28, 2018 When having a contractor evaluate your roof or when doing the work yourself, there are many things to look for. One of the most often overlooked problems is determining what the product is...
IS THERE A SEAMLESS LIQUID RUBBER LINER FOR GUTTERS THAT’S ALSO EASY TO APPLY?
IS THERE A SEAMLESS LIQUID RUBBER LINER FOR GUTTERS THAT'S ALSO EASY TO APPLY? February 28, 2018 Topps GutterGuard® is designed to stop rust and seal gutters and goes on easily with an ordinary paint brush. This gutter sealant is water-free, making it more water...
STOP METAL ROOF LEAKS!
STOP METAL ROOF LEAKS! February 28, 2017 Constant freeze/thaw cycles cause expansion and contraction on metal roofs. This expansion and contraction loosens the seams and the fasteners, allowing moisture (water) to enter these critical areas. Negative pressure also...
SKYLIGHT LEAKS
SKYLIGHT LEAKS February 28, 2017 Determining whether the skylight is leaking or if there is a condensation problem should be evaluated by an expert. Condensation forms on the inside of skylights during high humidity and sharp temperature variation conditions. This...
3 WAYS TO DEAL WITH A ROOF LEAK
3 WAYS TO DEAL WITH A ROOF LEAK February 28, 2017 There are 3 ways to deal with a roof leak…. 1. Ignore it (and watch your roof deteriorate) 2. Just use a roof caulk to patch the source of the roof leak 3. Fix the leak and add protection for the future Option 1:...
ROOF CAULK AND FLASHING CEMENTS
ROOF CAULK AND FLASHING CEMENTS February 28, 2017 Roofing materials expand and contract at different rates. That puts stress on seams and the areas around penetrations - vents, signs, flashings, pitch pockets, joints and rooftop equipment. Not all roof repair products...
WHY DO I NEED A ROOF MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR MY COMMERCIAL ROOF
WHY DO I NEED A ROOF MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR MY COMMERCIAL ROOF February 28, 2017 Maintenance pays! The most important reason for performing maintenance on your commercial roof is to protect the capital investment you already have in that roof. When you buy a car,...
ROOF COATINGS – HOW DOES ONE PICK A ROOF COATING?
ROOF COATINGS - HOW DOES ONE PICK A ROOF COATING? February 28, 2017 Coatings are no more the same in quality, than prime roofing membranes, automobiles or houses! The better ones will do the intended job, but only when appropriate installation measures are prescribed...
STEP BY STEP ROOF RESTORATION
STEP BY STEP ROOF RESTORATION February 28, 2017 Watch the entire process of a roof restoration project! Learn About Our Roof Restoration Systems Don't replace your roof, restore it!
HOW BUILDING OWNERS CAN SAVE MONEY
HOW BUILDING OWNERS CAN SAVE MONEY February 28, 2017 Below is a typical situation when a building owner realizes that it's time to take care of the thing he really hates to have to spend money on...new golf clubs! Just kidding, it's his roof. He usually starts out...
WHAT IS THE MAIN REAL TESTED PROPERTY TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN ELASTOMERIC ROOF COATING?
WHAT IS THE MAIN REAL TESTED PROPERTY TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN ELASTOMERIC ROOF COATING? February 28, 2017 Unfortunately there isn’t just one. If there was one that trumped all others, all of us in the coatings industry would make to that one. ASTM has identified...
SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT TRAPPED MOISTURE BEFORE COATING A BUILT UP ROOF?
SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT TRAPPED MOISTURE BEFORE COATING A BUILT UP ROOF? February 28, 2018 To answer your question specifically, trapped moisture within a roof can be an issue at certain times on certain roofs. Here’s the scenario and how it plays out. When a flat...
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I SHOULD RESTORE MY FLAT ROOF VERSUS JUST ALWAYS PATCHING LEAKS?
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I SHOULD RESTORE MY FLAT ROOF VERSUS JUST ALWAYS PATCHING LEAKS? February 28, 2017 I tend to be on the conservative side when it comes to leaking flat roof systems. I prefer to coat leaking flat roofs when it is showing age but not yet reached the...
WHY DOES IT TAKE MORE THAN ONE COAT OF ROOF COATING TO PROPERLY SEAL A COMMERCIAL ROOF?
WHY DOES IT TAKE MORE THAN ONE COAT OF ROOF COATING TO PROPERLY SEAL A COMMERCIAL ROOF? February 28, 2017 Good question. It is difficult, if not impossible to spray one coat evenly on your commercial roof. When you apply just one coat of roof coating you invite too...
IR SCANS – ALWAYS RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBRANE ROOFS
IR SCANS - ALWAYS RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBRANE ROOFS February 28, 2017 The hidden damages beneath and between plies have always plagued professional roofers and facility operators alike. When it hasn’t already caused damages, there’s always future damages that are...
COOL YOUR ROOF, STOP LEAKS AND SAVE ENERGY!
COOL YOUR ROOF, STOP LEAKS AND SAVE February 28, 2018 Using a white Energy Star® cool roof coating reduces cooling costs. Real world experiences give us examples of cooling a 128° roof surface to ~ 85° simply by applying a cool roof coating such as Topps Seal. More...
HOW DO I FIX HOLES IN MY GUTTER?
HOW DO I FIX HOLES IN MY GUTTER? February 28, 2017 No liquid applied product alone will successfully fix holes in gutters. The best solution is to cut and attach flashing metal to cover the holes, and then seal it in a bed of liquid Polyprene®. Also, seal all edges on...
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