Adhesives and sealants - Articles

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Why Single Ply Fleece-Backed Membranes Matter: Performance, Protection, and Compatibility with JM QuickFoam® Adhesive

A Technical Guide for Roofing Professionals Evaluating Fleece‑Backed TPO & PVC Systems

April 23, 2026

Discover how Johns Manville fleece‑backed TPO and PVC roofing systems deliver reliable impact resistance, substrate forgiveness, and FM Very Severe Hail performance. Learn when to choose fleece‑backed membranes and how pairing them with JM QuickFoam^® Adhesive enhances durability and installation efficiency.

Unlock the Power of Spray-Applied Canister Adhesives: Proven Tips for Safer, Faster, Smarter Application

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.

January 1, 2026

Use these field-tested tips to build stronger bonds using spray-applied canister adhesives to work efficiently and keep crews safe in roofing, and construction.

New Products

Johns Manville Launches QuickFoam Adhesive for Single-Ply

Two-part, low-rise PU foam adhesive speeds fleece-backed membrane and insulation attachment, using retraction technology to reduce telegraphing and minimize ballasting.

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 3, 2025

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JM QuickFoam retracts as it cures for a smooth, clean finish, while staying flexible for impact absorption. It’s compatible with major spray rigs and works across common boards and substrates—from polyiso and gypsum to concrete and treated plywood.

New Products

OMG Debuts OlyGlu Adhesive Line for Roof Membranes

New canister-based adhesive boosts cold-weather performance and jobsite efficiency

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 19, 2025

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New canister-based adhesive boosts cold-weather performance and jobsite efficiency

Roofing Products

GAF EverGuard Primerless TPO Cover Tape Speeds Install

Patent-pending EverGuard Primerless TPO 6” Cover Tape delivers full adhesion in about 24 hours—without traditional priming steps.

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 11, 2025

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GAF’s EverGuard Primerless TPO 6-inch Cover Tape uses a proprietary high-tack, high-adhesion butyl tape with “tackifying” resins that emulate primer for strong, reliable bonds.

Navigating Single- and Two-Component Roof Tile Adhesives

Polyurethane foam has emerged as a fast, reliable, and high-performance alternative to mechanical fastening for clay tile and concrete roofing applications

Adrian Robledo

September 18, 2025

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Determining the right adhesive solution depends on understanding key differences between single-component and two-component options.

Roofing Associations

SPRI Announces Plans to Re-Canvass ANSI/SPRI IA-1 Standard

The standard tests roof substrate and adhesive compatibility in commercial roofing applications

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 19, 2025

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The ANSI/SPRI IA-1 standard establishes field test procedures that verify whether existing roof substrates and roof assemblies are suitable for use with specific adhesives.

Roofing Products

Polyglass Launches Next-Gen Roofing Adhesives for Cold-Applied Systems

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 30, 2025

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Polyglass's new additions to the PG Adhesives line provide contractors with cold-applied bonding options that support green building practices while delivering durable adhesion for SBS modified bitumen roofing systems.

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Roofing Products

H.B. Fuller Launches Commercial Roofing Adhesive with Canister Propellent Technology

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 26, 2025

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H.B. Fuller designed its Millennium PG-1 EF ECO₂to meet or exceed current North American environmental standards and align with emerging global regulations for commercial roofing.

Roofing Products

TRUFAST Introduces TAP Portable Adhesive Pump

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 28, 2025

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The TRUFAST Adhesive Pump with a chassis is designed for use with TRUFAST Roofing Adhesive 15-gallon drums with a switch from a 15-gallon keg to a 50-gallon drum in seconds.