The perfect storm for coatings

By Jessica Bravo. 

Podcasts guest discusses the benefits and considerations of UNIFLEX fluid-applied roofing systems.  

In an episode of CoatingsCast™, Karen Edwards sat down with Timothy Klindt from UNIFLEX, a Sherwin-Williams brand, to discuss how fluid-applied roofing systems have gained significant traction in the commercial and residential roofing markets. Timothy pointed out, “It's been a good growth market for a lot of contractors.” This rise in popularity is due to several driving factors, such as sustainability, cost-efficiency and durability. 

When asked about the growth they’re seeing, Timothy shared, “It's a perfect storm. Costs have risen substantially over the last few years and having a less expensive option that's still viable with the same style warranties. People are starting to educate themselves more on coatings and I would say that would be from the contractor side and the building owner side.”  

Although the coatings industry’s fluid-applied market had faced some challenges, with some reports stating that coatings did not last as expected, Timothy discussed how he and his company were overcoming these miscommunications. “That comes from a deficiency in education and training. Not every roof out there is a good candidate for coatings. People are starting to understand that if we have a good working roof assembly to begin with... before the coating is installed, and we're using them as a restoration system, coatings are a great option,” he explained. He added, “Before, there may have been a lack of education, a lack of training and a lack of widespread knowledge about what makes a roof suitable for coatings and what doesn’t.” 

The million-dollar question: Why Uniflex? To this, Timothy answered, “It might sound a little arrogant, but the Sherwin-Williams company has been around for over 158 years. We continually strive to be a leader in the industry for support and technology. Having the Sherwin-Williams brand behind your coatings in general holds a lot of weight.” 

Read the transcript, Listen to the full conversation or Watch the webinar to learn more about Uniflex coatings and the industry's growth.