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Cold Weather Application Guide
COLD WEATHER APPLICATION GUIDELINES 2023-2024 Cold temperatures change the physical properties of adhesives, sealants, and primers, and alter the handling characteristics of roofing membranes due to increased rigidity. The information in this Bulletin is intended to help installers successfully apply GenFlex materials in cold weather. Holcim recommends cold weather application procedures be used when ambient and substrate conditions fall below 40 °F (4 °C). Refer to applicable Product Data Sheets (PDS) for specific storage and application recommendations. ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, AND PRIMERS STORAGE Store all adhesives, sealants, and primers between 60 °F (16 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C) to ensure proper mixing and...
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EPS FANFOLD SHEATHING IN WARRANTED GENFLEX ROOFING SYSTEMS To better meet the needs of our customers, Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC will allow the use of EPS Fanfold sheathing (“Fanfold”) in qualifying warranted GenFlex roofing systems. Fanfold must be Type VIII with a minimum thickness of 1/2″ (12.7 mm) and must meet the following minimum physical properties: Minimum Physical Properties Property ASTM Test Method Type VIII Compressive Strength D1621 13 psi (90 kPa) Density (Nominal) C 303 1.25 pcf (20 kg/m^3) Moisture Vapor Transmission E96 <1 perm (<57.5 ng/(Pa•s•m^2)) Water Absorption C272 <1% by volume Fanfold is allowed for Mechanically Attached applications of GenFlex EZ TPO...
read moreFall Roof Inspection Tips
Fall Roof Inspection Tips Like it or not, summer is over! Autumn is upon us. On the bright side, fall is a great time for many of us to enjoy the changing foliage, and the cooler weather can be a welcome reprieve from the hot days of summer. Fall is also an important time to inspect your roof. You may choose to perform an inspection yourself or call in a licensed GenFlex Applicator to conduct a more comprehensive inspection. Fall inspections are important since they can uncover damage from summer storms , but fall is also a good time to perform needed maintenance to prepare your roof for winter. What to Look For You want to look for physical damage to the roof such as cuts, punctures, or tears in the roofing membrane or flashings. For a...
read moreImpact of Tax Reform on the Commercial Roofing Industry
Impact of Tax Reform on the Commercial Roofing Industry The recently enacted national tax reform bill features pro-growth adjustments for businesses, and the roofing industry is one of the benefitting parties. Better known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the bill features enhanced deductions under Section 179 that lower the cost of commercial property improvements, including the roof. The newly modified Section 179 expands the definition of eligible property and increases the amount of associated costs that may be expensed as of January 1, 2018. Certain updates to nonresidential property, including roofs, may now be fully expensed in the year of purchase, rather than depreciating the cost over 39 years. The reform also...
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