The average roof will collect over 600 gallons of water with just one inch of rainfall. One-eighth of an inch of rain is enough to fill a 54-gallon rain barrel. But it’s not just your roof that gets pummeled with water during a rainstorm — your deck does, too. That’s why many homeowners have …

Before beginning any waterproof concrete roof project, read all instruction labels. Always run a test patch first in an inconspicuous area, to ensure that proper adhesion and drying occur and the product works to your satisfaction. PREPARE THE SURFACE Power wash the surface area of the roof …

Ames® Research Laboratories, Inc. has just released some remarkable testing on new technology that will protect your structures before and after hurricanes or storm damage! Ames Blue Max ® is a Water-based Liquid Rubber and has broken the barrier with new remarkable impervious science techno …

Troubleshoot and Treat Mold & Mildew Problems the DIY Way A foul-smelling bathroom is not among the most desirable aspects of any home or business, but the odor may not always come from the most obvious source. Mold and mildew can bring both an unpleasant smell and an eyesore to any bathroo …

You just finished protecting your roof, deck, or basement with Ames Research Laboratories premium coatings. Your main project is complete, but you still have some extra elastomeric paint in the bucket that you don’t want to waste. Here are a few crafts you can do to recycle that extra coatin …