Fred Wolfe, our Business Director of Silicone, discusses rust on metal roofs...is it OK to coat over top of it?

While each roof requires an individual assessment, roof coatings are quickly becoming a go-to solution for many roofing projects, and for good reason—these liquid roofing products can restore the weatherproofing on an existing roof without the need for a costly replacement.

The process of choosing the perfect roof coating to restore a flat, commercial roof can ultimately be confusing and frustrating—there are so many different options out there, it can typically result in several differing opinions on what’s actually the right choice or the correct process.

Bobby Anderson of Brazos Urethane Inc. Talks about the importance of training provided by Everest. Investing for people, and developing a quality system for you and their customers.

The factory of the Lanhua Silicone Company in China, one of the primary producers of raw materials for silicone, suffered an explosion on August 4th. What's critical about this incident is the plant produces nearly 80% of the silanes used in the production of oxime silicone for commercial roofing. This could result in significant material shortages for roofers around the globe.

As our country and the world continues to navigate and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we want you to know that we’re here if you need us. The health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers is our top priority. We’re monitoring the news and observing the CDC’s Guidelines for America in order to slow the spread of the virus.

Modern commercial roofs are designed to provide low maintenance, durable protection against the elements. But while they typically can last 10 years or more with minimal intervention, it is always a good idea to perform routine inspections. Out of sight, out of mind may be the typical approach until things go wrong but catching problems early saves time, money, and aggravation down the road. Often the first indication of trouble is a significant leak that damages property, but there are more subtle warning signs to look for when inspecting your roof.

Your commercial building’s roof is the first line of defense against the elements. No matter the region or climate, commercial flat roof systems must work to protect against all types of precipitation, strong wind, UV radiation, extreme temperatures, foot traffic, and storm debris. When leaks and other problems develop, they can lead to serious property damage and costly repairs. The good news is that even if you notice a leak, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you must replace the entire roof. But getting leaks and other roof issues properly assessed by a roofing professional should be an urgent priority. It never pays to procrastinate!

Everest Systems has been rated above all of its competitors for solar reflectivity and thermal emittance by the Cool Roof Rating Council.