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FAQ: Fluid-applied Acrylic Roofing Systems

At White Hat Industrial, we specialize in numerous roofing systems with unique performance and application characteristics. One of those is acrylic roofing systems. If you’re exploring fluid-applied acrylic roofing systems as a solution for your property, you’re in the right place. Our team of experts have compiled some frequently asked questions we hear about this functional, sustainable, and economical commercial …

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Better Service with White Hat Industrial

At White Hat Industrial, we prioritize being more than just another contractor. We’re dedicated to providing our customers with impeccable service long after their roofing project is complete.

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Restoring a Metal Roof with a Fluid-applied Acrylic System

Our team helped a medical manufacturing facility restore an existing metal roof with fluid-applied solutions. We preserved the substrate with an acrylic system in Florida. This included evaluating the existing performance of the metal substrate, installing a fluid-applied acrylic system, and using proprietary processes. The main purpose of this project was for the customer to bring the surface of their …

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The Impact of Tariffs and the Offsetting Value of Innovations

The roofing industry is facing mounting challenges as new roofing material tariffs drive up costs across the supply chain. For commercial and industrial property owners, this means higher expenses for both roof replacement and restoration. Understanding how these tariffs will affect the market can help your business make informed decisions for any upcoming projects. White Hat Industrial is committed to …

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Fluid-applied Restoration vs. Traditional Replacement

When maintaining a commercial or industrial roof, building owners often face a crucial decision: should they restore their existing roof with a fluid-applied solution or opt for a complete replacement? While both options have their merits, understanding the key differences of fluid-applied restoration vs. traditional replacement can save you significant time and money while extending the lifespan of your structure. …

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Fluid-applied Roof Restoration Is Worth It

Fluid-applied roof restoration is indeed effective, offering an innovative alternative to complete roof replacement. This process not only extends the life of your roof but also enhances its aesthetic appeal and functional performance. The success of roof restoration is demonstrated through numerous case studies that showcase its efficacy and long-term benefits over traditional methods.

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Fluid-applied Roof Restoration Impacts at a Warehouse Facility

This fluid-applied case study highlights how our team of commercial roof restoration experts helped a well-known international tool brand restore one of their warehouse facilities in Arkansas. This included restoring the original substrate, which consisted of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). The main reason for this project was to bring the roof back to top performance with a more sustainable …

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Preserving Retail Centers with Fluid-applied Roof Restoration

Our team of fluid-applied roof restoration experts helped a real estate investment company preserve the structural integrity across two of their large retail roofs in Alabama. This included restoring the original Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) substrates to bring the existing surface back to top performance. This customer was also particularly interested in reducing waste to landfill. For this project, …

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Fluid-applied Roof Restoration Through the Unexpected

This fluid-applied case study shares how our team of roof restoration experts helped a retail automotive services company, with national reach, restore the roof on one of their Louisiana properties. This included restoring the facility’s original roof, which consisted of both metal and Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). The main purpose of this project was for the customer to bring …

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How to Extend the Life of Your Roof

Traditional roofing methods entail installing a new roof and removing it when its performance is no longer considered “viable.” Doing this over and over can lead to misplaced capital investments and more generated waste. But what if there was a better solution offering lifecycle extension? In this blog, we’ll explore how you can enjoy your roof longer with fluid-applied lifecycle …

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Restoring a High-Traffic Retail Location in Texas

This fluid-applied retail case study showcases how our team helped a retail real estate management company restore a high-traffic retail location in Texas. This included using fluid-applied solutions and our proprietary processes to restore the facility’s original substrate of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). The primary purpose of the project was for the management company to bring the surface back …

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Providing a Better Fluid-applied Solution for Car Dealerships

Our team helped provide a better fluid-applied solution for car dealerships by restoring a company’s older retail location in South Carolina. The main purpose of this project was for them to gain a more modern and long-lasting roofing solution. And despite the tight time constraints, our team was able to provide exceptional results when restoring this car dealership roof. Our …

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How Roof Project Delays Lead to Higher Costs

It may seem like a simple answer to delay roofing projects when your company needs more capital to complete other tasks. However, this mindset can actually cost you more in the future and result in more pre-existing damage to your roof before the project starts. So, maybe roof project delays aren’t such a good idea. Our team of restoration experts …

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FAQ: Working with White Hat Industrial

Commercial roof restoration has become the fastest growing segment in the roofing industry for many reasons. But have you considered working with White Hat Industrial for fluid-applied restoration projects? In this article, our team of specialists shares insights and what it’s like to work with us. Our hope is this information helps you gain a better understanding of what a …

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FAQ: Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing Solutions

There are many fluid-applied and restoration roofing solutions available on the market. One of them being Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) roofing solutions, which offer a wide range of benefits to building owners and asset managers. But not sure what these benefits are or how they could be a good fit for your properties? In this blog, our team of go-to …

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Essential Preparations 6 Months Before Budgeting for Your Project

Capital projects can be a significant undertaking for companies of all sizes, which is why planning is essential for success. By thinking about your fluid-applied project cost 6 months early, you’ll be able to position your project for smoother execution and more accurately account for the associated costs. In this article, our team of experts will share 6 steps you …

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FAQ: Restoring with Silicone

If you’re researching or looking to make a roofing decision, you’re probably aware of EPDM, TPO, BUR, Rolled Asphalt, and other technologies that may have already come and gone. Today, fluid-applied roofing and some silicone based solutions are now some of the fastest growing systems in the commercial roofing industry. Our team of restoration experts would like to share some …

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3 Things Building Owners Must Prioritize for Their Roof

There are many building owner roof priorities to balance on a day-to-day basis. And while the roofs on your buildings may not always be top of mind, they’re important to maintaining your assets. But what are the most critical items to prioritize for the well-being of your roofs? In this blog, our team of go-to restoration specialists will share 3 …

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Restoring a National Distribution Center in Houston, TX

Our team helped a company with national reach restore the roof on one of their distribution centers in Houston, TX. This included using fluid-applied solutions to restore the facility’s original built-up roof (BUR), which consisted of multiple layers of tar and embedded rock aggregate. The main purpose of this project was for them to bring the surface back to top …

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Fluid-applied Solutions: Functional, Sustainable, and Economical

At White Hat Industrial, we know that fluid-applied solutions are functional, sustainable, and economical because our focus has been on roof restoration since the beginning. This focus has allowed us to be experts in the commercial roofing industry and continuously provide functional, sustainable, and economical solutions to our customers.

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How Fluid-applied Roof Restoration Contributes to Sustainable Goals

Fluid-applied roof restoration continues to grow in popularity because of its ability to support sustainability initiatives. These solutions can do this because of their eco-friendly and renewable properties. In recent years, sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have become more prominent as businesses search for ways to minimize their environmental impact. Commercial roof restoration is a solution that …

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Traditional Replacement vs. Fluid-applied Restoration

The commercial roof on your property is one of the most critical and integral components of your asset. However, when addressing roofing issues, many building owners jump straight to the idea of replacing it with a traditional roofing system. Instead of comparing traditional replacement vs. fluid-applied restoration options. This is true, even when tear-off and replacement isn’t the best solution, …

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Roof Response Time

At White Hat Industrial, we believe every roof matters and there is no such thing as a small leak. That’s why our team makes it a priority to be a predictable and reliable partner in the commercial roofing industry. With every roof we complete and warranty, we use a 3-step systematic roof response time process to ensure nothing is overlooked …

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What to Consider When Thinking About Fluid-applied Restoration

Capital projects can be a significant investment. Your commercial roof protects your property from weather like rain, hail, and even more extreme conditions.The lifespan of a commercial roof may vary based upon materials used, weather, and the level of routine maintenance. Even with regular maintenance, there still comes a time when businesses must decide whether to restore or replace their …

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How to Plan for Your Fluid-applied Restoration Project

Fluid-applied restoration project planning is important to ensure you have a plan. A well-planned roof restoration project can save time and money, minimize operational disruptions, and provide a long-lasting solution to your property. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to plan for your fluid-applied restoration project.

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Why Roofing Waste is a Problem and How Restoration Can Help

Commercial roofing tear-off waste has always been the traditional method, leading contractors to remove and dispose of millions of tons of roofing material each year. However, this traditional method is no longer sustainable with the amount of waste it contributes to landfills and the negative environmental impacts it can have. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), roofing waste accounts …

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Commercial Roofing and Landfill Waste: Impacts and Alternatives

Landfills have been a major part of waste management for decades. In most cases, their purpose is to hold a wide variety of disposed waste like solid materials, hazardous materials, electronic devices, and many more. While all these materials don’t come from the commercial roofing industry, there are millions of tons that do come from traditional tear-offs. According to the …

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Commercial Roof Restoration: Definition, Benefits, and Candidate Status

Commercial roof restoration can be an effective way to extend the lifespan of your roof and avoid costly replacements. As a property owner or manager, it’s important to understand the benefits of roof restoration and why traditional roofing methods are becoming outdated. In this blog, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about roof restoration to help you make highly …

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Commercial Roof Restoration: How this supports ESG and Sustainability Initiatives

In a world where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly important, commercial roof restoration supports ESG and sustainability initiatives and provides a better way to maintain your property. With commercial roofing being a capital expenditure, restoration can add value with functional, sustainable, and economical benefits if done the right way. In this blog, we’ll explore how commercial …

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FAQ: Fluid-applied Roofing Warranties

With extensive experience in the commercial roofing industry, we know that not all fluid-applied roofing warranties are the same or even equal. This is why we prioritize offering the best warranties in the market. But what if you’ve never stopped to take notice of what your warranty covers or the difference in warranty coverage from one bid to another? In …

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Solar Reflectance Index: What is it and why is it important

Did you know reflective surfaces can naturally cool properties and they can reduce the effects of urban heat islands? We did because the systems we use have design features that allow them to be reflective and absorb less heat. Ultimately, making it easier for you to cool your property. But how is this measurable, and why is it important to …

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FAQ: White Hat Industrial’s Fluid-Applied Systems

Our team at White Hat Industrial knows you may not be familiar with fluid-applied commercial roofing and the systems we use. To help you better understand what we offer and how these can benefit you, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions we hear.

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8 Misconceptions About Fluid-applied Roofing

Fluid-applied roofing is the fastest-growing segment in the commercial roofing industry. Despite this, there’s still a lot of confusion and misconceptions around it. So, we’d like to provide some insights and education about these systems. Here are 8 examples of the misconceptions our team frequently encounters:

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We Restore: What makes White Hat Industrial special

Restoration is more than just an offering message to us at White Hat Industrial. Our team consistently lives this out in every aspect of our business. Whether it’s with our client’s roofs, each other’s lives, or the communities we serve, we’re always looking for new ways to restore.

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The White Hat Way: What it really means

White Hat Industrial developed from a dream sketched out at a kitchen table nearly 8 years ago using a cup, a saucer, and a plate. The vision was to create a company focused on more than just profits. Today, the vision continues to restore.

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How You Can Gain Energy Efficiency and Reduce Waste

Often, when people think about roof restoration, they overlook the amount of energy efficiency they can gain and the amount of waste they can reduce. With our fluid-applied roofing systems, our clients can gain energy efficiency and reduce the amount of waste they produce. The commercial roofing systems we use have cooling features and allow them to save up on …

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Fluid-Applied Roofing Products: What White Hat uses and their features

When determining who the right fluid-applied roofing partner is for your properties, it’s beneficial to understand the products they use and the features they offer. Having this information can help you assess whether the products they use are right for your roof, which is why we’d like to provide you with more insights into what we use and the features …