While liquid-applied roofing systems as a whole continue to rise in our industry, silicone coatings continue to rise as well. I hate to be a naysayer and publish an article that could be perceived as a negative view on a particular product, but I don't view it that way. Industrial and institutional facilities are at [...]
At Triton, we work with many clients who manage or own roofs with an existing Modified Bitumen membrane. When it comes to fixing leaks or prolonging the life of the roof, what are their options? REPAIR - short-term patches and bandages to stop leaks RESTORE - protect existing membrane from further UV damage with a reflective coating, [...]
One advantage of restoring an existing roof with a liquid product is that you utilize the existing roof membrane's thickness by adhering directly to it. But how long will that really last? Does the "coating" provide any additional protection, besides from UV? The graphic below shows required thicknesses to achieve a 20-year warranty with 3 [...]
Roof Warranties - Are They Worth Anything? Have you ever had to pursue a warranty for damage to your roof or as a result of a leak? Did your warranty cover the cost of all repairs? Many times the warranty will not cover the cost due to exclusions, as follows: Natural disasters, including hail Misuse, [...]
TPO and PVC: Thoughts & Concerns Over the last decade, TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roofing membranes have become the most popular choice for flat and low-slope roofs. They are even used for roof recovers and attached over old roofs. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is also a thermoplastic membrane that was the dominate single-ply until the recent rise [...]
Membranes & Coatings – Like Skin & Sunscreen Before I attach some fancy charts, let me clear something up. There’s a difference between a coating and a membrane, and it can be hard to draw the line at times. In my professional opinion, I consider a roofing membrane to be your primary long-term, durable, and [...]
Utilizing an Existing Roof for New Life Our core focus at Triton is roof restoration. We take existing roof assets and add value to them with new seamless, durable rubber membranes rather than wasteful, disruptive and costly tear-offs. Over the last few years, we’ve worked alongside Hanging Gardens, based in Milwaukee, to take restorations one [...]
The Evolution of Rubber At Triton, rubber is our game. A non-stop game of building upon the fascinating history of rubber products with the goal of engineering it in ways the world has never seen. Our team has 45+ years of experience formulating rubber products, both liquid and solid forms. With that knowledge, we’re disrupting [...]