Protecting Buildings in one of the Wettest Places on Earth

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.

In situations where the rain isn’t going to stop to let you make repairs, contractors must find the solutions that can stand up to the challenge of repairing leaks in wet conditions.

There are just two seasons in Kauai, Hawaii – the dry season and the wet season. With rains pummeling rooftops from November through March of each year, roofing materials are put to the test here.

The many inches of rain over the years had taken their toll on The Kauai Village Shopping Center. Leaks were affecting the tenants and the building was sporting a patchwork of attempted repairs. Even the recently applied modified bitumen roof was leaking.

In this case study, learn how Beachside Roofing Hawaii was able to find and identify the problem areas which included corroded metal coping, rusty flashing and improperly sealed laps. With all the old repairs blistering and cracking, they knew they needed a tough product to make repairs and restore the roof to like-new condition.

With 31 years’ experience providing roofing services in one of the wettest places on Earth, Beachside Roofing Hawaii knows which products can stand up to the moisture and humidity that persists in Kauai, Hawaii. That’s why they are a Platinum Approved Applicator for GE Silicones products. As a company that stands behind their work and the performance of the products they install, they want to use products that have delivered proven results. GE Silicones fits the bill.

Download the case study to read about the exact solutions that Beachside Roofing Hawaii chose to use, how they made the repairs and to find out how the repairs help up when an incredible 49 inches of rain fell in a single day, while they were in the midst of the job.

Download the case study today.

About GE Silicones/Momentive

In 2006, Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive) purchased GE Advanced Materials, becoming the exclusive global licensee of GE branded silicone sealants and coatings. Momentive is a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, with a 75-plus year heritage of being first to market with performance applications that support and improve everyday life. Momentive delivers science-based solutions for major industries, by linking its custom technology platforms to allow the creation of unique solutions for customers.

Additional information is available at www.gesilicones.com or  www.momentive.com.

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