Elmers Roofing Service

Elmer's Roofing Service

Hortonville, WI

My name is Elmer Dowling from WI. I have been in the roofing business since 1976 and in the last 38 years I have installed most of the roofing systems available in the industry to date. I was introduced to the Conklin roof coating business in 2006 and have been building my roof coatings business ever since.

I started out like most do, with shingles (3-tab, t-locks, Dutch lap, and architecturals) then learned how to install cedar shakes and metal roofing. From there I went on to learn commercial roofing which includes BUR (hot tar) single plys (EPDM, Mod-Bit,TPO's and PVC roofs) and most recently Elastomeric Roof Coatings.

 I am a Trained Conklin Contractor trained in how to correctly install the different coating systems Conklin has to offer.

I choose to install Conklin's Roofing Systems for a couple reasons:
First, they offered training so I would understand what I would be doing. Second they simply manufacture a quality product that has a proven track record for the last 40 years!

Conklin Roofing Systems have been applied to over 2 billion square feet of roofing throughout the United States since 1977.
The Conklin Company provides innovative roofing systems for a wide variety of roofing applications. 

Let me inspect your roof to see how I can
help you with your roofing needs! 

You can contact me here 

 

Or call...... 920-779-9690

Which type of coating is best for your existing roof system?

Once you determine the function of a roof coating, you must also consider the type of roof system you have that is going to be coated. Roof coating suppliers and manufacturers (like Conklin) generally offer two types of coatings: all-purpose, which are suitable for a range of substrates, and application-specific which tailored to one type or a limited range of substrates.

It is important to know that different substrates require different roof coatings. For example, it is more difficult for coatings to adhere to hard, smooth, chemically-inert surfaces, and much easier on rough, irregular, chemically-active surfaces.

Roof coating adhesion to a particular substrate improves when the installer applies a primer or base coat. Manufacturers like Conklin recommend very specific base coats (or primers) to match a specific top coat with a specific substrate. The installing roofing contractor should use only the base coat or primer specified by the coating manufacturer.

Coating primers and base coats for built-up roofs offer some very good examples. Manufacturers have designed products specifically to work on these surfaces - they work well on these often-hot surfaces by bonding to the asphalt and preventing it from bleeding into the white topcoat.

Enhancing the sustainability of a coated roof requires re-coating periodically to extend its service life. Most roof coatings are field-applied, and success depends on real-world conditions as well as the skill of the installer. To ensure proper curing, an experienced roofing contractor should pay careful attention to consistent application and changing weather conditions.

If you are considering a roof coating for your home or commercial building, make sure to ask the contractor why they are specifying the coating(s) being quoted and if that particular material is best suited for your roof.

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