Can Black Jack products be thinned and if so, with what type of thinner?

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Black Jack products should not be thinned unless labels expressly direct so. Thinning a product designed as ready-to-use can impact performance, and thinning certain products may violate government Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations.

A glass fibre felt un- derlay should be partially bonded to the surface using BLACK JACK®ROOF FELT ADHESIVE. The felt should be lapped, sealed and adequate ventilation provided for the materials beneath it. EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 905 ALL WEATHER ROOF COATING and a glass mem- brane should then be applied. BLACK JACK® All-Weather Roof Cement is a pliable asphalt roof cement that can be used on damp as well as dry surfaces. Plastic roof cement is ideal for many roof repairs and for stopping roof leaks around vent pipes, spouts, valleys, skylights, gutters and chimneys. EVERBUILD® BLACK JACK® 904 BITUMEN ROOF FELT ADHESIVE should be brush or mop applied to the surface and left “open” for 15 to 30 minutes (depending upon drying condi- tions) in order to develop its full tackiness. Roofing Driveway Foundation Caulking Get help with the basics of your project with these simple how-to instructions. Remember to read all product labels and instructions before starting your project. Project How-To's are printable PDF files; you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. For a free copy of the lates.

Can I apply Black Jack coatings or cements if it will rain soon?

Yes. The products designed for wet weather application include:

Can I use this on rubber roofing?

Some rubber roofing materials require special cements and coatings manufactured for use on these materials alone. Check with the manufacturer if you are not sure.

Can new built-up roofs be coated with aluminum coatings sooner than the recommended 90 to 180 days weathering period?

If an aluminum surface roof coating must be applied sooner to a new built-up roof, a water based emulsion coating should be used instead of a solvent-based asphalt coating. An emulsion coating will provide a firm base on which to apply the aluminum coating 5 to 10 days after the emulsion has cured.

How do I clean up a spilled Black Jack product?

Consult SDS data sheets for the specific products.

How soon can I coat a newly installed built-up roof with an aluminum roof coating?

New asphalt built-up roof (BUR) surfaces should weather a minimum of 90 to 180 days prior to coating with Black Jack aluminum roof coatings.

What effect does ponded water have on aluminum roof coatings?

Aluminum coatings do not perform well on roofs that pond water. Dirt can accumulate in depressions and inhibit the reflectance of the coating. If an aluminum coating is under water for a prolonged period of time, the water may work its way under the coating causing it to peel. Positive drainage is needed to flush away surface dirt and retain the reflective properties of the aluminum coating.

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What factors can reduce the reflectivity and long-term durability of aluminum coatings?

Before Application

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: Poor Drainage, poor surface preparation, or improper mixing.