The Ames Research Laboratories office has been going through some repairs. We have been in this building for over 30 years (Wow!) so it’s time to give it a little love. A lot of our projects utilize our coatings and products, but we wanted to share this one with you. The roof needed to be r …

If you have been in the market for an elastomeric and waterproof coating, then you know there are plenty of different types to choose from, but it can be boiled down to two categories: Liquid Rubber and Silicone. So, which one is better? From an outside perspective, it can look like all coating …

Don’t stop at your basement. You can use Ames Blue Max under your shingles to create a waterproof membrane for your roof.Preparation First, make sure the area you are about to coat is clean and use Peel and Stick seam tape on all seams. This is good protocol for all projects. Proper preparation …

Finding leaks around your skylight? The seams of a skylight window can be tricky, but luckily you have Ames. The trick to skylights is knowing the problem areas. As shown in the diagram, leaks often form in the area where the window meets the roof. To combat leakage and account for movement aro …

Contouring, self-adhesive, and high strength. There’s nothing quite like it for strengthening cracks and seams. Learn how to use our seam tape to create a long-lasting hold. First: Identify the seams or cracks in your surface. This can be seams in metal, cracks in concrete blocks, speratation …

Introduction & Preparation Roof decks are decks that exist over living areas, a garage, or over an area that acts like a deck that is intended to be waterproof and walked on. Roof deck applications are generally expensive to build and have a multitude of waterproofing problems. A system tha …