BITEC consolidates roof coatings under the Storm Breaker brand, integrating silicone, SEBS, acrylic and urethane coatings to streamline operations and enhance market clarity.

The new specification document features auto-numbering, paragraph styling, and options that integrate seamlessly with industry-leading software, ensuring ease of use for specifiers and project managers.

Energy-cure coatings are expected to produce revolutionary changes in coil-centered industries, such as building materials, appliances, and HVAC. These advancements will raise the bar for more sustainable, energy-efficient, high-performance solutions, including formulations that offer durability for exterior applications and broader gloss ranges.

The report from ResearchAndMarkets explains that the utilization of metal architecture in both residential and commercial building wall applications has gained significant popularity in recent times, driving a forecasted CAGR of 4.6% through 2028. 

Firefree 88 is the first and only intumescent coating to pass the FM 4470 (NFPA 276) roof assemblies for use in Class 1 and non-combustible roof deck construction assemblies.

Elastomeric roof coatings must show excellent adhesion to the substrate since they can be applied to several types of roofs such as metal, concrete, bitumen, and others. Fibrillated cellulose is a renewable material that delivers multiple functionalities such as rheology to stability and surface properties, as well as supporting a more sustainable lifecycle.

Anti-microbial chemistries hold much promise for tackling the persistent problem of mold and mildew growth on roofing materials, keeping them cleaner for longer and, consequently, enhancing product longevity and reducing the amount of wastage entering landfill. 

This durable and flexible polyurea coating for commercial roofing applications is designed for low shrinkage, extreme flexibility, and has exceptional resistance to mechanical damage.

Recently, considerable development work has been conducted to demonstrate the enhanced performance and improved economics associated with new and novel white pigment offerings. This article highlights a new white pigment that is showing great promise at reducing the amount of titanium dioxide needed to formulate cool roof coatings while enhancing performance, processability, and affordability. 

SGH experts will discuss overall sustainability concerns, building enclosure system design, structural material considerations, and fireproofing approaches.