ROOFING KEMPER SYSTEM CANADA Cold liquid-applied membrane systems stand up to harsh Canadian climate Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Kemper System Canada supplies cold liquid-applied membrane systems that stand up to the challenges of the harsh Canadian climate. In Canada, the temperature performance of exterior wa- terproofing materials is a basic consideration. Roofing, in particular, must take a pounding in the summer heat as well as the sun, snow and frigid temperatures of winter. Freeze-thaw cycles pry open crevices in and between these and other building materials, especially around metal flashings, joints and drains. Rubberized or bituminous mate- rials, caulk and sealants are often the first to shrink and crack. Shingles and flashings can loosen and fly away. And the snow and ice that piles high in winter can pond on roofs in the spring when water damage often first becomes apparent. During the past five years, KEMPEROL cold-liquid ap- plied reinforced membrane systems have continued to prove valuable in harsh Canadian conditions. Chris Hunter, eastern accounts manager, certified tech- nical representative (CTR), certified construction contract administrator (CCCA) and registered roof observer (RRO), is helping to educate building owners, architects and con- sultants about the products and where they fit and where they may offer unique advantages. Kemper System products can align well with specifica- tions for publicly bid projects, Hunter says. “But we also can offer a combination of advantages that competitive products may not have. A lot is temperature related, but not all. The Kemper System reinforced roofing and water- proofing membranes can often go where other products can’t, or certainly not as easily.” Install it and forget about it Because the last thing you want your customers to worry about is their roof. For more than 85 years, Vicwest believes a roof should do more than protect a home. It should compliment its architectural style, enhance curb appeal and increase value. This Prestige roof is just one of the beautiful roofs from our Residential Metal Roofing Collection. Phone: 905-825-2252 www.vicwest.com 36 – May-June 2016 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report KEMPEROL liquid-applied systems, he says, are ideal for full roofing, especially jobs with multiple penetrations, as well as for many specialized waterproofing applications, such as green roofs, blue roof rainwater detention systems and white reflective roofs. “These are not single-ply or wa- terproofing paint, but reinforced resin membrane systems designed for extended life.” Hunter says that Kemper System pioneered cold liquid- applied reinforced resin membrane technology more than 50 years ago, and the technology is well proven in the colder climates of Europe and the U.S. Kemper System membranes can be applied in cool tem- peratures, and even to cold surfaces following manufac- turer recommendations for the specified system. For best results in cooler temperatures, the liquid resins are stored and acclimated at room temperature prior to application. A temporary tent can also be erected over some job sites, and heated if necessary, so work can proceed in wet or cooler weather. Some of the advantages of the company’s flagship prod- uct, the “odour free” KEMPEROL 2K-PUR reinforced mem- brane system, include an ultra-low VOC resin system made from 80 per cent renewable materials; a seamless and self- flashing fleece-reinforced resin membrane and full adher- ence across the surface and into minor gaps and crevices.