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Have you ever wondered what we mean when we talk about the curing process of a polyurethane coating, or why it is an effective water barrier once cured? Ever needed a better way of explaining what a polyurethane coating is without needing a chemistry book? Here is a useful analogy that should help explain what […]
What are the different types of Concrete roof decks? Structural Concrete Deck – A cast-in-place concrete deck serves as an integral part of the structure and designed to carry heavy loads. Normal weight concrete is typically used for cast-in-place construction. Beneath the roof cover, structural concrete roof decks are commonly topside insulated using adhered insulation […]
April 2011 Week One – Coatings Management How do I use a wet film thickness (WFT) gauge? A wet film thickness gauge is designed to give the installer immediate feedback as to the film builds applied. In most cases, measuring the dry film thickness (DFT) provides little information as it is usually measured […]
It is important to allow unlimited thermal movement in a metal roof system so that the panel can expand and contract without restriction. With continuous panel runs of over 100 feet, which is possible with R-Mer Span, the panel can move up to two inches as the ambient temperature rises and falls. Different metals expand […]
