Barrett’s RamTough 250 Waterproofing System is Miami-Dade Approved
The Barrett Company’s RamTough 250 Waterproofing System is now officially Miami-Dade approved, affirming its reliability in one of the most stringent building code regions in the U.S. Known for its outstanding durability and weather resistance, RamTough 250 is a go-to choice for architects and contractors seeking superior waterproofing solutions in challenging climates. With Miami-Dade’s approval,…
Read MoreIntroducing the Barrett Customer Loyalty Pledge
To our valued customers, With the continued pressure of supply chain issues and price volatility in our industry, Barrett is working hard to protect our applicators and distributors. Fortunately, over the past 8 months we have been able to stay ahead of the curve in terms of maintaining sufficient supply & stock of all products. In…
Read MoreThe Foreman’s Guide to Maintaining Black Pearl® Under Greenroof-Roofscapes®
When it comes to implementing green roofs into building design, the benefits can be EXTENSIVE (pun intended). But with any sort of ecosystem, sustainability and performance is dependent upon the level of protection & care it is given. Performing routine, preventative maintenance is essential for keeping your green roof healthy & ensuring those benefits continue.…
Read MoreThe 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 with all safety programs, written directions and codification must be combined with individuals exercising common sense with a high awareness of safety issues. This is…
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 to your roof, though the most common is to maximize the service life by reflecting ultraviolet radiation away from the membrane. Coatings can be used with…
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 and expansion cycles. These, along with other forces, cause roofs to become increasingly susceptible to moisture entry as they age. Once moisture enters the system,…
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 part of a totally watertight building envelope. Equally important, all individual envelope systems must be adequately transitioned into other components or provided with watertight terminations.…
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 called “flux” which is put into a still, heated while air is induced, which essentially ages the asphalt flux to a point that is within…
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 process BUR systems because the application procedures are similar to hot applied BUR systems. The most common reinforcement felts are manufactured from fiberglass or polyester, which…
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 on the performance of the waterproofing system. In addition to preventing water ingress, waterproofing systems must also be able to provide the building with thermal…
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