The Foreman’s Guide to Proper Propane Melter Safety
Before operating a rubberized asphalt melter, it is the obligation of everyone involved in its operation to know, understand, and follow all recommended safety procedures, local ordinances, and codes. As…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide to Roof Coatings
When it comes to maintaining the roof of your home or commercial business, cold-applied coatings can be fundamental for performance and lifespan. There are many reasons to apply a coating…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide to Roof Restoration
Restore & Repair So You Don’t Have to Replace Bituminous roofs and flashings oxidize and dry out as they age. Becoming increasingly brittle, they eventually split open from natural contraction…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide: The Two Most Important Principles of Waterproofing
THE MOST IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE OF WATERPROOFING Each separate envelope trade contractor’s work, regardless of its being thought of as a waterproofing system or not (e.g., exterior mechanical apparatus), must become…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide: Understanding Hot Fluid Applied Rubberized Asphalt
There is a significant difference between standard oxidized asphalt ASTM D-312 Types I, II, III and IV and unoxidized asphalt materials. The ASTM D-312 products utilize a petroleum derived material…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide: 11 Popular Cold Process Options for Re-Roofing & Surface Restoration Applications
Cold Process Systems consist of multiple plies of reinforcement sheets that are set in a cold adhesive (solvent based or water based). These systems are often referred to as cold…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide: Understanding Root Barriers
A well-designed green roof assembly, whether extensive or intensive, involves a series of functioning layers that must succeed in achieving the following: The success of a green roof relies heavily…
Read More“Reintroducing Barrett Roofs” (Feat. Saverio Minucci, CEO)
The Barrett Company, a manufacturer of innovative roofing products for over 80 years, is proud to announce its new ownership, the Minucci Group and Keene Family Holdings. These entities represent…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide: Exposure of RamTough 250 Membranes to Deicing Chemicals
“Will deicing products have any effect on Barrett’s RamTough 250 hot rubberized asphalt membrane?” Using ice melting compounds to clear snow and ice from plazas, drives, public entryways, and other…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide: Cold Weather Applications for Roofing, Waterproofing, and Restoration Systems
Application of a roofing, waterproofing or restoration system in cold weather can be achieved successfully, within certain limitations, if precautions are taken. It is important to understand what may be…
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