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The temperature at which a coating or vapor will catch fire when an open flame is introduced at a specific distance.
Flash Point
Provides superior durability, reflectivity, waterproofing, and mildew resistance.
Waterbased, 12 month shelf life, needs to 50 and above to cure properly
Acrylic 211
A flat, synthetic polymer-based roofing system that provides a waterproofing layer in a single sheet.
Single-Ply
Because this product isn't waterbased, it absorbs zero moisture.
Silicone
Warranty Terms:123,15,20
Products 410, 412,520,522
Substrates Mod-bit, EPDM, Single-ply, SPF, Concrete
Ure-A-Sil
The state of being thick, sticky & semifluid in consistency due to internal friction.
Viscosity
Seals asphaltic surfaces with little or no bleed through
VOC Compliant
Fabric Bond 930
A five-layer roofing system that's made from asphalt, fiberglass, and polymerized rubber or plastic.
Modified Bitumen
Formula for calculating DTF
1 Gallon per 100sqft=16 wet mils
Wet Mil thickness x Volume of solids
=
Dry Mil Thickness
Warranty Terms 10,15,20
Products HS 412,622,422,905,930
Substrate Mod-bit, EPDM, Single-ply, SPF
Envi-O-Sil
Is a similar test based on weighing the coating when wet & again when dry.
Solids by weight.
`Designed for Waterproofing penetrations, curbs, seams & flashing areas.
Apply in 50-90 Temps; high temps will shorten the cure time.
Silicone Brush Grade 422
A roofing system made using metal pieces, tiles, or panels.
Metal
This American Weatherstar flashing grade is 100% acrylic and has the lowest tensile strength of all AWS Mastics and Coatings.
222
Warranty Terms 5,10
Products 211,220,221,912
Met-A-Gard
Compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Measures in grams per liter. Many are human-made chemicals.
V.O.C or Volatile Organic Compound
Excellent vapor retardant barrier
High reflectivity 80-90%
Fast Drying
Butyl 310
A thick layer of fluid-applied material that's added to a roof to protect it from weather and environmental damage and to extend its life
Coatings
The only American Weatherstar product that is 100% solids by Volume.
622
Warranty Terms 10,12,15,20
Products 211, 211HT, 410, HS412, 905,520,512CA,510
Substrate Metal, Mod-Bit, Bur, Single-Ply, Concrete
Foam-Gard
The percent of solid material remaining after the coating has completely dried. Measured by applying coating on a surface, measuring while wet, then measuring again 24-48 hours later.
Solids by volume
Low build protective coatings that provide unsurpassed weathering, abrasion resistance, color fastness & dirt pick-up resistance.
Will Freeze
24 month shelf life
High Gloss Acrylic 215
A roof made from plant material, such as straw or reeds.
Thatched Roof
Has the highest elongation of 900% of all American Weatherstar Products.
Butyl 310
Warranty Terms 5,10 Material Only
Products 912,3000
Substrate
Wall-Coat DTM