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Roof Coatings

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The Latest in Roof Coating, Material, and Technologies

As a roofing contractor, you know that you need to arrive at a jobsite fully prepared whether the roof is 12 feet or 12 stories or more off the ground.

In This Issue

  • Trends and Technologies
  • SPF and Solar
  • Jobsite Tips
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September 2019

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Island Style Floor

A new rental car facility at the Honolulu International Airport needed a flooring system. But even paradise couldn't escape the cold weather.

In This Issue

  • Video Marketing
  • Spec'ing Gloss and Sheen
  • Architectural Coating Failure 
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Equipment Supplement

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How to Safely and Efficiently Haul Coating Equipment

The equipment you transport between coating jobs is a significant investment.

In This Issue

  • Hauling Equipment
  • Tools for Crews
  • Using Drones
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July 2019

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Steel Support at Cleveland Ballpark

The recoating of the Indian's park included work during the baseball season. Despite hat, the finished look is worthy of the 2019 All-Stars!

In This Issue

  • Is Growth Good?
  • Dog Trainer Floor Failure 
  • Combating Worker Shortage 
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May 2019

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Steel Sky Bridge

At 7 million square feet the Orlando Orange County Convention Center is the second largest in the United States.

In This Issue

  • Hurricane Roof Redo
  • Pre-Bid Meeting 101
  • Exit Planning for Retirement 
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Steel Surfaces

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Steely Resolve: How Contractors Can Overcome Steel's Challenges

For contractors dealing with steel substrates, one of the only constants is change.

In This Issue

  • Inspection Coating Color
  • Steel Coatings and More
  • Stripe Coating 
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March 2019

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Ocean-Front Tank

To coat the exterior of an aboveground steel tank, this crew had to work around all kinds of weather before winter.

In This Issue

  • Avoid Internal Fraud
  • Concrete Deck Coating Failure 
  • Remote Secondary Containment 
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SurfacePrep 2019

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Surface Prep Launching Project Success

Concrete, steel, or roof? Depending on the substrate, the jobsite "game plan" for coatings contractors can vary significantly.

In This Issue

  • Anti-Skid Abrasives 
  • Choosing Flails for Concrete 
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January 2019

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New Floor for Bball Champs

High scores for this coatings crew working on the University of Cincinnati arena's floor upgrade.

In This Issue

  • Insulating a Steel Tank
  • Marijuana on the Jobsite
  • Online Reviews for Contractors
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November 2018

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Maritime Museum Afloat

Recoating the underwater, boottop, and freeboard areas of the USS Turner Joy are helping to preserve this floating museum.

In This Issue

  • Sustainable School Roof
  • Bulkhead Coatings Failure
  • Steel Tank at Power Plant
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September 2018

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Cold Opener for Floors

With one week and two brand new facilities, could this crew successfully apply epoxy-based system in Pittsburgh In the Middle of Winter?

In This Issue

  • Red Roofs Are In
  • Railcar Lining Delamination 
  • History of Coating Inspectors
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July 2018

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Floor Coatings for NCAA Play

Before 2018 final tour, the Alamodome was getting an upgrade. The new flooring system on the plaza was for sure to swish!

In This Issue

  • Concrete Floor Friction
  • Legacy Specs for Air/Wall Barriers
  • Specialty Coatings in Winery Cellar 
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May 2018

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Bridge Painting for Painter's Bridge

The historic Andy Warhol bridge in Pittsburgh required coordination with the Coast Guard and two seperate mobilizations to get the job done.

In This Issue

  • Phone Call Tips
  • Work Boot Comfort
  • Architectural Coatings on Concrete
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March 2018

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Protecting and Enhancing Steel

The crew had to power through a demanding amount of material and strict specifications on this combined-cycle power plant.

In This Issue

  • Oil Terminal in China
  • Custom Concrete Colors
  • Tragedy in the Workplace
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January 2018

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Epoxy system Takes Flight

San Bernardino's Sheriff's Department Brought in the big guns after two failed attempts to coat a concrete hangar.

In This Issue

  • Longhorn's Steel Tank
  • Spots on Concrete Coatings
  • Harley Davidson Roof Redo 
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