Sticking Together: All About Epoxies, Primers, And Coatings

Roofing Direct is committed to supplying the roofing pros with everything they need for the job. From roofing tiles to hammers and everything in between, Roofing Direct is your quickest connection to what you need and when you need it. Whether you are installing a new roof or repairing an old one they have the top sealants, adhesives, and cements to coat, repair, and finish any type of roof. 

All About Sealants

Sealants are a great product for finishing a roof or making small repairs. Every roof has ideally been made to withstand an impressive onslaught of extreme weather. From hail to wind to harmful UV there is no end to what mother nature can throw at a roof. However, from time to time there is lateral slippage or even small cracks or splits in your shingles. Even these small damages leaves you and your roof exposed to more severe damages down the road. That is why a strong reliable sealant is an important product to have on hand and why Roofing Direct carries brands like APOC.

APOC’s Armor Flash Path & Sealant

APOC’s Armor Flash Path & Sealant is a high performance repair product recommended for roofing. This sealant is highly flexible and can be used to seal flashings, curbs, penetrations, seams, and many other types of repairs. Manufactured to provide excellent adhesion to nearly all roofing materials this product will withstand even the most severe weathering. The ease of use and high performance have made this brand one that hard working pros can rely on. This product is ideal for making small repairs. To extend the life of your roof even farther an application over the whole roof is a wise decision for any homeowner. Always remember that if you need more information on this product or any of Roofing Direct’s other sealants, their experienced team is just a phone call away and ready to answer your questions. 

High Powered Adhesives

Adhesives are another product where you should demand the best in quality at the best rate. Roofing Direct has a selection of adhesives to meet the needs of any roofing job. Products like the APOC Fibrex Cold Process Cement & Adhesive that are top of the line and have a reputation that the pros can count on. The Fibrex line is making roofing easier and safer with its cold application. This product can be used for new construction as well as re-roofings. The cold application saves you and your bottom line by avoiding burns and damaging asphalt from overheating. After application the Fibrex dries to form a flexible bond to allow the roofing membrane to conform to normal building movement. If you are building up a roof over an old one or re-roofing, this is the product that you can rely on to keep the new roof stuck down and lasting decades. 

APOC Permanent Detail Sealant

For the best in class must add to every roof new or old is the APOC 515 Liquid Flash Permanent Detail Sealant. A favorite among roofers, Liquid Flash is the maximum performance, high build, liquid applied waterproofing sealant. The highly flexible and seamless waterproof sealant is manufactured to coat, seal, and protect complex details and intricacies that would normally require elaborate flashing and time consuming finish work. When it comes to sealing base flashing, penetrations, and curbs this is the fastest, easiest, and most permanent product we recommend. There really is very little that this mighty product cannot protect. Beyond the roof our pros use this on windows and doors, HVAC, and seams. Compatible with almost any construction material and designed to be “Green” and solvent-free, Liquid Flash is the go to for new construction, repairs, and maintenance. Don’t drive around town looking for top of the line products like this, just go online and order with Roofing Direct and what you need will be delivered to your job when you need it. The team at Roofing Direct know their products and know the trade, they are eager to help you decide on the product that you need.  

Holding The Fort With Aluminum

Aluminum roofings are an option that many homeowners are looking to more and more these days. With ever increasing extremes in weather people are looking to aluminum for its reputation for durability and long life. However, that durability and long life comes at a price, making this option potentially more pricey than others. If you are investing in an aluminum roof you will want to be sure that you give it the right finish. Roofing Direct has the selection for aluminum coatings that will meet the needs of any job. An aluminum coating provides a tough layer of protection, APOC’s Sunbrite line gives that protection and more. The finish provided by Sunbrite reflects the sun’s rays to lower interior temperatures while also protecting the long life of your roof. Built in rust inhibitors help take the protection even further with this easy to apply product. Many folks go to aluminum roofing because it is more sustainable and can be made from recycled materials. You will be pleased to know that Sunbrite is a water based coating that is non-polluting, non-toxic and non-combustible. 

Sealants, cements, and adhesives are a big part of any roofing job. Getting the type of product to the correct specifications is something we know is important to our customers. With that in mind we have a selection of the best products that will leave your roof finished to your liking and protected for many more years to come. From new roofs to repair jobs these products are trusted by our team and manufactured with efficiency and effectiveness in mind.