NRCA Guidelines for Roof Coating Applicators

May 27, 2026 at 10:07 a.m.

At last, a guide your roofing crews can use in the field! This updated publication is intended for roofing personnel directly involved in roof coating application. It provides concise best-industry practice recommendations for roof substrate evaluation, repairs and preparation steps before coating, and coating material selection and application. This guide addresses common coating substrates such as single-ply roof membranes, BUR and polymer-modified bitumen roof membranes, SPF and metal panel roof systems and provides information about coating methods and materials suitable for each substrate.

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