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Commercial flat roof in spring
By Richard Provance • April 16, 2026
Spring is the best window to coat a flat roof. Learn what winter does to commercial roofs and why mild temperatures help a coating cure and bond.
Crew applying PolyArmor coating on a flat roof
By Richard Provance • March 15, 2026
Facing a full tear-off bid? See how a PolyArmor coating restores an existing flat roof for less cost and disruption than a replacement.
PolyArmor structural roof repair
By Steve • February 22, 2026
Meet the waterproofers and coating chemists behind PolyArmor, and how hands-on roofing experience shaped the coatings we make in St. Louis.
Flat roof seam
By Richard Provance • February 5, 2026
What drives flat roof repair pricing? A breakdown of materials, labor, roof condition and access so building owners know what they're paying for.
EPDM membrane compared with PolyArmor coating
By Richard Provance • January 18, 2026
EPDM has been the flat roof standard for decades. Here's how it ages, where it fails, and why a seamless coating is worth comparing.
PolyArmor logo
By Richard Provance • July 11, 2025
Central Middle School in St. Louis protected its roof with a PolyArmor coating system. Here's an overview of the project.
Coated commercial flat roof
By Richard Provance • April 19, 2023
Flat roof coatings can add years to a commercial roof. The main benefits, from leak protection to energy savings and avoided replacement costs.
Flat roof maintenance on a commercial building
By Richard Provance • March 30, 2023
Regular flat roof maintenance protects property value. Practical upkeep steps that help a commercial or residential flat roof last longer.
Roller applying flat roof coating
By Richard Provance • March 30, 2023
Simple ways to extend the life of a flat roof, from routine inspections and drainage checks to protective coatings.
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