NEXT MEETING:
LIQUID APPLIED MEMBRANES
The Low-Slope Anti-Aging Cream…
Tuesday February 24, 2026, 5:30pm.
Greenwood Industries
640 Lincoln St., Worcester
Ben Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and never have those words rung truer than when it comes to your low-slope roof. They’re not just expensive to tear-off and replace but not maintaining them usually results in even more expense from repairing damages to the interior finishes the leaks cause. What if there was a way to restore the performance of an aging roof, and get a warranty backed by an industry leading roofing manufacturer? Well, there is, and its called Liquid Applied Membrane (LAM), but this emerging technology can be a slippery slope for the novice. With chemistries including silicone, polyurethane, acrylics and a handful of others, how do you know which to specify? And with a list of acceptable substrate conditions, how do you know if your roof is even a candidate for coating? And if it is a candidate, how do you detail this system? Overwhelmed? Don’t worry – WCCSI is going to show you the ropes, literally.
Liquid applied membranes are high-performance roof systems and should not be confused with simple roof coatings. The effectiveness and versatility of liquid applied membranes often make them a viable solution for the most challenging roofing and waterproofing projects. This seminar will focus on the use of such Liquid Applied Membrane (LAM) systems as an alternative to conventional roof membrane systems. The use of these systems in roofing, waterproofing, and historic preservation applications will be discussed. Hosted by Harry Poirier and Mike Dadekian of Sika Sarnafil, you’ll come away with a solid understanding of the proper use of these systems.
The savvy folks at Greenwood Industries, one of Worcester’s largest roofing contractors have agreed to open up their shop to perform live demonstrations showing how to do it right, following a PowerPoint presentation from the folks at Sika Sarnafil, world leaders in roofing technology. Whether you’re a designer who details/specifies stese systems, a General Contractor responsible for a system being installed by a sub, or even a product rep with a system that integrates into the roofing system, we can always benefit by actually seeing it done.
After attending this program attendees will:
Identify different types of roof coatings, and the pros and cons of each.
Tell whether a roof is a good candidate for coating or too far gone.
Understand how to properly specify and detail LAM systems.
Confidently inspect and evaluate work in progress and completed work in the field.
So why sit in your office for that boxed lunch-and-learn from Panera when you can get out, have drinks, network with like-minded professionals and learn the ins and outs of liquid applied membranes while munching on pizza with drinks? This program is approved by the AIA for 1 HSW continuing education unit. Interested? RSVP to Terri Bracken at neregcsi@gmail.com and get yourself on the list!
Liquid applied membranes are high-performance roof systems and should not be confused with simple roof coatings. The effectiveness and versatility of liquid applied membranes often make them a viable solution for the most challenging roofing and waterproofing projects. This seminar will focus on the use of such Liquid Applied Membrane (LAM) systems as an alternative to conventional roof membrane systems. The use of these systems in roofing, waterproofing, and historic preservation applications will be discussed. Hosted by Harry Poirier and Mike Dadekian of Sika Sarnafil, you’ll come away with a solid understanding of the proper use of these systems.
The savvy folks at Greenwood Industries, one of Worcester’s largest roofing contractors have agreed to open up their shop to perform live demonstrations showing how to do it right, following a PowerPoint presentation from the folks at Sika Sarnafil, world leaders in roofing technology. Whether you’re a designer who details/specifies stese systems, a General Contractor responsible for a system being installed by a sub, or even a product rep with a system that integrates into the roofing system, we can always benefit by actually seeing it done.
After attending this program attendees will:
Identify different types of roof coatings, and the pros and cons of each.
Tell whether a roof is a good candidate for coating or too far gone.
Understand how to properly specify and detail LAM systems.
Confidently inspect and evaluate work in progress and completed work in the field.
So why sit in your office for that boxed lunch-and-learn from Panera when you can get out, have drinks, network with like-minded professionals and learn the ins and outs of liquid applied membranes while munching on pizza with drinks? This program is approved by the AIA for 1 HSW continuing education unit. Interested? RSVP to Terri Bracken at neregcsi@gmail.com and get yourself on the list!
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