Contrary to an oft-repeated but misinformed adage, successfully installing a roof coating system requires more than a bucket, a roller and a laborer.

Advances in roofing technology have brought about a new era in coatings applications.

The material formulations and uses of roof coatings have evolved gradually over the past two decades and significantly changed how they’re used on commercial roofs.

This month's Product Focus features roof coatings with silicone materials as part of the Roof Coatings Special Section.

While a reroof is necessary in some situations, another solution is available: coatings.

Mule-Hide Products has added Green, Charleston Green, Brown, Terra Cotta and Tinners Red, Safety Yellow and Safety Red to its Silicone Roof Coating System's color options.

GacoFlex S20 Solvent-Free 100 percent Silicone has received NSF P151 Certification of Rainwater Catchment Components. 

When German Duarte and Stella Amador took the stage at the 94th Annual Convention and Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo in Orlando last June, they did so with a high level of gratitude and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.