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Silverleaf Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION: Should I use SILVERLEAF or WET-JET®? ANSWER: This is a choice you have on paper, mineral roll, composition and metal roofs. For gravel roofs we do not recommend SILVERLEAF. If the need is waterproofing, use WET-JET®. For the EXTRA benefit of year-round insulation, use SILVERLEAF. Savings in air conditioning and on fuel bills will repay a substantial part of the purchase price. QUESTION: Is roof preparation necessary before applying SILVERLEAF? ANSWER: Roof preparation is essential for a good roof job. It’s important to put the proper foundation under the fine roof sealants you are using. The use of SUPER ROOF CEMENT, NEOPRENE 66 RUBERRIZED CEMENT, FABRON and SEAL-TEX Bonding Adhesive turn the weakest, most vulnerable points of the roof into its strongest points. Such reinforcement is necessary to assure maximum protection. QUESTION: What about Roof Primers? ANSWER: Many of our competitors recommend Roof Primer coats. However, through the use of built-in primers, specially blended oils, including Pinecel and X-5, we have achieved the same penetration into a dry roof mat with our coatings that competitive companies try to obtain with a 2-Coat System (Primer and Coating). This process has a track record backed by PACE’s over 40 years of leadership in the cold process roof sealant field. PACE’s ONE COAT System gives you the waterproofing you need at substantial savings by cutting labor costs in half. QUESTION: Is it better to apply SILVERLEAF by brush, roller or sprayer? ANSWER: This depends on the job. For average-sized roofs, we suggest ordering pails and use either brush or roller. SEAMLESS SPRAY is the breakthrough for cutting labor costs on the larger roofs. On orders for 10 or more barrels, we loan our SEAMLESS SPRAY equipment FREE! QUESTION: How long does it take SILVERLEAF to dry? ANSWER: A medium-hard surface film forms after a few days. Normal drying takes about a month. QUESTION: Can I just patch my roof without completely coating it? ANSWER: We recommend you go for the complete roof renewal – this is the best long-term investment. However, we will fill “Patch Only” orders as long as they meet minimum quantity requirements. Such orders will not receive the PACE Maintenance Policy. QUESTION: How much will SILVERLEAF reduce actual temperatures? ANSWER: Our tests show that a black roof deck gets up to 140 degrees on a day when it is 92 degrees. The roof deck temperature of this same roof drops 24 degrees when SILVERLEAF is applied, giving a 17% reduction in temperature. Under the roof temperatures can drop as much as 15 degrees. Harold Price, a well-known Kansas City Air Conditioning Engineer, is one of the many experts in the field who confirms the wisdom of using SILVERLEAF on roofs to reduce the load on air conditioning. QUESTION: Does a SILVERLEAF application dry to maximum brightness when first applied? ANSWER: NO - - the nature of this product is such that it will appear gray on application, especially in cool weather. But during its first month on the roof, the Silberline Pigment rises to the top, and maximum brightness is then accomplished.
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