Salem, OR— Ames Research Laboratories Inc., a global manufacturer of specialty coatings, recently announced the introduction of their new, innovative Capstone Granite Coating. Capstone Granite is a single component acrylic decorative concrete coati …

Why You Should Coat Your Roof Instead of Replacing It Thinking that it’s time for a new roof but dreading the total cost and effort i …

Case Study – Salem Oregon 2020/2021 The Ames Research Laboratories facility built in 1946 has a combination of sloping and flat roofs with over 43,500 sq. ft. in surface area. The facility was typical of many that were built in that era which continue to be in service. The r …

Setting the Stage for Production As a contractor, whether you are the Owner, Estimator, Project Manager, or Job Foreman you already know it is a must to land on the job running. But its another matter to make that happen. Start out with a re-usable form style mobilization list. Every Contrac …

Proper initial cleaning of your roof includes removing dirt, contaminants, and debris from existing roof surfaces. In the process of cleaning the roof you may also identify loose, failed areas of the roof that need additional cutting back, trimming & pre-system patchwork.While cleaning the ro …

What Does Elastomeric Mean? It’s easy to think of elastomeric as synonymous with flexibility, meaning it can resume its original shape when a deforming force is removed. Coatings that are considered elastomeric expand and contract with the underlying layer (for example your roof, deck, or …