Commercial roofing and building envelope solutions provider The Garland Company, Inc. recently released LiquiTec as its first fluid-applied seamless membrane.

The product is designed to form a virtually impenetrable surface over aged modified bitumen, metal, and single-ply roof systems, all while adding years of waterproofing protection.

Aliphatic Polyurea System

Unlike common aromatic polyurethane coatings that chalk and degrade when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, Garland officials explain that LiquiTec is an aliphatic polyurea coating system with a tightly bonded molecular structure to provide strength and durability similar to truck bed liners. LiquiTec is built to protect roof surfaces from damage caused by hail, foot traffic, wind scour, and other impact.

According to the company, both fully and partially reinforced systems exhibit extremely high tensile strength and remain flexible at temperatures down to -60 °F (-51 °C), which helps keep the coating from cracking or becoming brittle. In turn, this ensures a complete watertight seal and long-term waterproofing protection.

In addition to its strength, LiquiTec contains zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and has extremely low odor, which allows roof work to be completed with minimal or no disruption at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and other structures where people are present.

Chemical Curing Process

This two-component product undergoes a chemical cure process, rather than a moisture cure, so it cures quickly and with less disruption from weather. This allows for faster installation and waterproofing protection.

“LiquiTec is the answer to so many of our customers’ waterproofing needs,” said Ed Buczek, Garland’s senior product manager of roof coatings. “Its unique formulation, strength, and flexibility provides the right amount of toughness combined with superior waterproofing protection. And to top it off, the fact that it is extremely low odor, highly flexible, resistant to fungi, and chemically cured allows it to be installed nearly anywhere and perform in the most extreme environments.”

For more information, contact: The Garland Co., (800) 321-9336, www.garlandco.com