They say a man’s home is his castle, but what use is a castle if it’s not well protected. And we all know that a roof is the crowing achievement to any well-built home. Since the Chinese first used clay tiles to line their roofs, engineers have sought ways to protect their homes’ most vulnerable surface. Permeating moisture, extreme weather and annoying pests often plagued these places of sanctuary. Tightly woven thatched roofs became the norm in the 11th century. Unfortunately, these roofs proved susceptible to fire due to their raw and reed composition. Today, modern building materials are strengthened with roofing adhesive and bonding.
Compliant TPO Bonding Adhesive Protection
TPO Bonding Adhesive is a high strength solvent-based contact adhesive that bonds roofing membrane to various porous and non-porous substrates. With no slope restrictions, roofing adhesive is one of the most popular applications on any job site, as it can be sprayed onto both horizontal and vertical surfaces. When it applied correctly, roofing adhesive can hold plywood and permeable barriers to shingle systems intact for years to come. But that’s not to say that roofing adhesive doesn’t come without risks or drawbacks. TPO bonding adhesive, for example, is a solvent and is therefore extremely flammable. To mitigate the risk of fire, TPO bonding adhesive should always be stored in a cool, climate controlled chemical storage locker when not in use. Construction zones are full of potential hazards. Powered by flammable hydrocarbons, construction equipment and combustible building materials coexist in a tenuous state. One errant spark can send any new building project into a full conflagration. A four-hour fire rated storage locker can provide enough setback distance to ensure flammable solvents and roofing adhesives are far away from incompatible materials and vulnerable resources, including employees.
Compliant Adhesive Storage for any Jobsite
Roofing is strenuous work. Sweltering heat, staggering heights, and overstressed job foremen are just a few of the most common perils. Why compound already dangerous working conditions with the persistent threat of improper storage? Transient by nature, roofers can find themselves on multiple job-sites in a short period of time. Constant relocation and logistical challenges can put stress on supply lines. Building materials, including roofing adhesives, are often misplaced on the job. Often times, crews are onto the next jobsite before they realize they’re missing valuable supplies, such as roofing adhesive. Needless to say, such poor management can quickly eat into profit margins. Our BoxSafe C containers can streamline product procurement for upcoming housing projects by providing centralized storage for bonding adhesive. Crews can simply swing by your company’s main office to pick up adhesive and other necessary supplies before heading to the next job-site. Our steel welded storage options are also ideal for storing valuable tools and equipment overnight. In addition to secure product storage, our containers an also provide compliant EPA compliant spill containment options. In the event of a spill, you can rest assured knowing the solvent will simply pass through the steel grated flooring and into the sump where it will remain until the adhesive can be safely collected.
Remain OSHA Compliant
You’ve been in the roofing industry long enough to know that falls are probably the most common hazard on the job. Securing ladders and safety harnesses are daily hassles that must be addressed. As we’ve said before, OSHA agents are like the highway patrol of construction zones. They can appear without warning and leave a daunting list of fines and citations, that can ruin your company’s reputation if legal feels don’t sink it first. With OSHA fees potentially set to increase by 500 percent, no is not the time to skimp on safety and employee protection.
