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Roof-Tek Technical Roofing Solutions, Inc.

When it comes to overhead, a leaky roof speaks volumes.
Roof repairs are costly to your business. Luckily, the Roof-TekTM seamless Polyurethane Roof System stops leaks short by eliminating water entry points. Great energy savings too.

Is a leaky roof affecting your bottom line? Get in touch with us. We can't control the weather. . . but we can stop what it's doing to your overhead.

The Roof- TekTM Polyurethane Foam System is the Ultimate Solution

LEAK-PROOF
Want a low-maintenance roof? How about no leaks and no repairs? Because it's seamless, the Roof- TekTM self-flashing system gets rid of water entry points. . . and costly repair bills.
LIGHT WEIGHT
Because the Roof- TekTM roof system is twenty times lighter than a conventional built-up roof of the same thickness, it's the perfect choice for long spans or over existing
roofs... without any additional structural reinforcement.
COST-EFFECTIVE
The Roof- TekTM roof system can be applied over most existing roofs, so there's no costly roof removal or work shutdown. It's practically maintenance-free-and has a 20-year service life.
WEATHER PROOF
The weather-resistant Roof- TekTM coating protects against extremes in temperature, rain, snow, wind and ultraviolet radiation for up to 10 years-or more. It's watertight, too.
SAVES ENERGY
Roof- Tek'sTM Polyurethane foam is not only lightweight-it's the most efficient insulation available. With savings up to 50% on your heating and air conditioning bills, your new roof will pay for itself in no time.
QUALITY-ASSURED
Rest assured that your roof will be professionally installed by a qualified application specialist. Roof- TekTM offers the most comprehensive warranty programs available anywhere.



Built-up Membrane
. Overhangs, overlaps seams and joints
. Attached Flashings
. Must be secured to the deck with fasteners
. Subject to heavy damage and penetration from flying debris. Can lift off or peel under high wind conditions
. Peeling exposes the building's interior to water damage

Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing System

. Smooth, continuous surface with no edges, seams or joints. Self-flashing
. 100% adhesion - no fastners are needed
. Sturdy and resilient - resists missile damage and penetration. Grips the building walls and holds tight against high winds. Protects the building's interior from leaks or water damage








14 Advantages of PolyFoam™ Roofing

SEAMLESS - Sprayed polyurethane foam forms a seamless insulated roofing system.  It has no joints or seams that often allow outside water and air to pass through the roofing system into the building structure.

ELIMINATES FLASHING LEAKS - Because sprayed polyurethane foam conforms to the substrate and when installed, is a seamless system, it is ideal for flashing parapet walls, roof penetrations and roof mounted equipment, including vents, pipes, stacks, HVAC equipment, skylights, and cooling towers.  Many roof leaks are caused by faulty flashings. Sprayed polyurethane foam solves this problem.

ELIMINATES OF TROUBLESOME PONDING WATER - In re-roofing applications, ponding water may be eliminated by adding an increased thickness of polyurethane foam in low areas.  Building up the low areas and sloping the roof so that it drains properly will eliminate ponding water and the additional load factor that is caused by water accumulation.

LIGHTWEIGHT - The weight of polyurethane foam is between 2-3 pounds per cubic foot.  One inch of polyurethane foam roofing weighs approximately 60 pounds per 100 square feet, as compared to approximately 600 pounds per 100 square feet for a typical conventional four-ply built-up roofing system.  This makes a sprayed polyurethane foam system ideal for re-roofing as it is often possible to apply over an existing built-up roof without removing it.

HIGHEST "R" VALUE - Sprayed polyurethane foam has aged "R" value of 6.2 - 6.5, enabling it to provide more thermal resistance with less material than any other insulation.  In most cases, a polyurethane roof will pay for itself in just a few years in fuel savings.

CHEMICALLY STABLE - Sprayed polyurethane foam, although inert, must be protected from sunlight by a U.V. resistant elastomeric coating.  It is odorless, resists attack by either mildew or fungi and has no nutritive value.  Gaco PolyFoam has passed "spread of flame" testing per UL-790 (ASTM E-108).

MINIMIZES THERMAL SHOCK - Because a polyurethane foam roofing system is seamless, has a high "R" value and is covered by a reflective elastomeric coating, it greatly reduces that thermal shock to which a building is subjected because of fluctuating outdoor temperatures.

VERSATILITY - It can be used on both new and replacement roofs, whether flat, pitched, sawtoothed, domed or having unusual slopes or configurations.  It is also ideal for spray application to tanks, freezers, coolers, piping, ductwork and various aerospace projects.

RIGIDITY - While sprayed polyurethane foam is very lightweight, it is strong and will not pack down or sag.

FLEXIBILITY - It has the ability to withstand a structure's normal expansion and contraction without affecting the ability to keep the structure protected from the outside elements.

WATERTIGHT - Polyurethane foam is made of billions of minute closed cells which resist the penetration of water and vapors.  It must, however, be protected by an elastomeric coating suited for use in that particular environment.

LONG LASTING - The elastomeric coating system which protects the polyurethane foam can be rejuvenated by the re-application of additional coatings when the initial coatings system has weathered after many years of service.

EASE OF APPLICATION - A sprayed polyurethane system can be applied in a relatively short period of time with little or no disruption of building oprations by an experienced, qualified polyurethane foam contractor.

EASE OF MAINTENANCE - Minor repairs or modifications to a polyurethane system can be made by in-house maintenance personnel at minimal cost.  All that is needed is a hand caulking gun and a tube of caulking.








SPF Roofing Tomorrow's Roof Today

What is SPF?
SPF is Sprayed Polyurethane Foam, a closed cell roofing and insulation material that is rapidly gaining market share in today's construction industry.

What are the advantages of SPF?
SPF has the highest R value of any insulation material.  Because it is spray applied, it forms a seamless, monolithic barrier that prevents air and water infiltration.  SPF systems are referred to as "self-flashing" because they can be applied to vertical surfaces such as parapet walls and roof penetrations in a contiguous manner, thus eliminating seams and cold joints, the main source of roof leaks.  SPF roofing systems can be applied quickly and safely, without disruption to teh facilities.  In most reroofing applications there is no need to tear off existing membranes, offereing cost and logistic advantages.

What are the disadvantages of SPF?
Though SPF roofs exist today that were applied almost 30 years ago, to many SPF is considered new technology.  As such, there are may misunderstandings concerning proper utilization of this product.  As with any roofing system it requires skilled craftsmen and the proper materials to assure a quality application.  Improper material selection, design or application has created roof failures as severe as those found with conventional roofing systems.

Where can additional information be found?
The Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Division of The Society of the Plastics Industry has amassed a tremendous library of information on SPF systems.  The SPFD provides training courses which can lead to accreditation.  For information, including application guidelines and technical bulletins, call (800) 523-6154.  The National Roofing Contractors Association has an extensive section of SPF roofing in the current NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual.  To order copies call (800) 323-9545.  The National Roofing Foundation is conducting an exhaustive survey of SPF roofing systems.  This NRF report will be available Spring 1997.



Mason Knowles, Assistant Director of The Spray Polyurethane Foam Division/ Society of The Plastics Industry delivered a paper on the use of roofing and insulation at the University of Florida's Conference on Green Building Materials. SPF which has been used as a roofing and insulation material for over 30 years, has exhibited many characteristics that identify it as a "green" or "sustainable" building material.
Mr. Knowles' program highlighted the following SPF characteristics:
The application of SPF will provide better climate control within a building envelope. Better climate control reduces the consumption of fossil fuels, thereby reducing greenhouse gases released into the air.
SPF provides a continuous air barrier, preventing moisture infiltration through air leakage, minimizing dew point problems and condensation within the building envelope, avoiding thermal bridging, resisting heat movement in all directions and providing reliable performance under varying conditions.
By controlling moisture infiltration, SPF also provides greater durability to buildings. The number one cause of building deterioration is moisture within the building envelope.
SPF's climate control ability enables a downsizing of the heating and cooling equipment of a building, further reducing energy usage.
There are no known end of service life figures for SPF. Generally, SPF shows little sign of deterioration or change in physical properties even after 30 years. SPF used as commercial or residential insulation typically requires no long term maintenance.
SPF can add structural integrity to a building's envelope. The National Association of Home Builders Research Center concluded after testing SPF in stud wall construction, that a structure braced with SPF filled walls will have less damage and permanent deformation of wall elements during a hurricane.
SPF roofing systems can be applied directly over BUR, modified bitumen, concrete, wood, asphalt shingles, clay tile and metal. Since it adds very little weight, SPF is used as a recover system over existing roofs without the need for tear-off. This reduces the amount of construction debris in landfills.
SPF roofs are renewable. With simple recoats the life of an SPF roof can be renewed indefinitely.


JC Penney
"You can take 'roof leak' out of your vocabulary with a property installed SPF roof. I know, We have well over a million square feet of SPF throughout our company."

Al Fisco
Manager of Corporate Construction
American Greetings Corperation


Virginia Convention Center Pavilion

Reroofed in 1997; this quarter-million square foot SPF application continues to provide all-weather protection.



OMC Waukegan
SPF is equally well suited for metal roofs. SPF can be applied directly to the metal surface, whether bare galvanized or pre-coated panels.
Cover Photo: Honeywell







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