As a follow up to a recent Technical Bulletin (11-13) We would like to offer some additional options for
flashing steep drain sumps. Sika Roofing promotes the proper roofing practice of creating sufficiently sized
sumps at all roof drains. A proper sump will help direct water to the drain, expedite removal and minimize
ponding. Sika- Roofing offers prefabricated polyisocyanurate drain sumps to simplify this application. Continue reading
Category Archives: Industry Memo
Concrete Decks Drying Times
The following is from an internal memo from Sarnafil to inside Sales Staff and Manufacturer Reps. I have removed some of the dryer information but if you are in construction and a “data driven guy” you will want to read the complete report. You can Download Concrete Decks Drying Times
Over the years, the construction industry has been aware of moisture issues due to freshly poured concrete as well as the ability of concrete to hold and absorb great amounts of water. We are referring to light weight concrete roofs and concrete structures that need to be waterproofed. Over time water may migrate into the roof system, saturating the insulation and cover boards or causing adhered systems to become dis-bonded and potentially cause corrosion to metal components. Continue reading