You may have seen advertisements for roof sealants designed to be applied directly to asphalt roofs. Such sealants are supposed to stop leaks, extend the life of your roof, and prevent the growth of ...

Silicone coatings provide a continuous membrane that helps mitigate water intrusion and maintain flexibility under ...

Metal roof coatings can out-perform a conventional membrane overlay which consists of installing thousands of screws ...

If your shingled roof is old, leaking, or needs a style update, painting the shingles may seem like a good idea. Paint revives and protects other exterior parts of the home, so can you paint shingles, ...

Q. Our roof looks lousy, and one of my neighbors suggested we investigate putting a coating over it rather than reroofing. I have heard pros and cons. What’s your opinion? A. I don’t recommend ...

Roof coatings are often billed as a magic bullet — a black tar or metallic silver slurry that stops leaks and extends the life of an aging or deteriorating roof almost indefinitely. But there is no ...

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c54725) has announced the addition of Asphalt Shingle and Coating ...

Q. We're having an awful summer trying to keep our home cool. I have heard about reflective roofs that block the sun and keep the attic cooler. We have a fairly new roof so I wonder if it is possible ...

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...