July 2008
Lucas #5000
and #5700 have been approved by NSF International for use in water
catchment and drinking water systems. Already required in much
of the Caribbean, capture and re-use of rainwater is increasing in
importance as interest in water conservation grows. This
certification guarantees that no harmful substances will contaminate
water collected from roof surfaces.
April 2008
Lucas
#6000 Universal™ Thermoplastic Roof Coating.
The product
of over ten years of research and development in our laboratories;
Lucas #6000 is the first truly universal white elastomeric coating
for roofs. All roofs, all weather, all seasons.
Lucas
#6000 Universal™
Roof Coating is a solvent-based
Terpolymer coating intended for the repair and restoration of
asphalt, modified bitumen, metal,
concrete, TPO,
PVC, KEE(Fibertite),
Hypalon
(CSPE), PIB and EPDM roofs.
Ultra-low
moisture permeability allows application in ponding water areas.
Extremely fast drying.
Skins over in minutes and cures completely in a few hours.
Won’t wash off or pick up debris.
Lucas #6000 is available in Energy Star white and custom
colors.
When installed in white, #6000 will reduce the roof’s
surface temperature which reduces stress from daily heat cycles.
It will also reduce the heat gain in the building’s
interior, any associated air-conditioning costs and increase the
efficiency of roof mounted air-conditioning condensers.
R.M. Lucas
introduces Safe-Solve™ bio-based asphalt and sealant remover.
Based on non-toxic, biodegradable, non-flammable plant derived
esters. Safe for use on vinyl siding, hands and
clothing. Easy removal of asphalt marks on vinyl siding and
factory finished aluminum trim during tear-offs and re-roofing.
Eliminates fire and health hazards associated with petroleum solvent
cleaning and parts washing operations. Will not stain or remove
vinyl siding gloss finishes like some citrus cleaners. Near
odorless.
Safe-Solve™
Brochure
R.M. Lucas
introduces our new Elite™ Flashing Cement.
Elite™
Brochure
Lucas #779
is now available in weatherproof plastic caulking tubes by
request. Sealed fiber tubes with their longer shelf life will
remain the standard packaging.
March 2008
New mailer
for or Lucas TPS5000 Total Protection System for metal roofs.
Lucas
TPS5000 Brochure
February
2008
Lucas #5000
has received Miami Dade County certification.
September
2007
R.M. Lucas
Co. has reached and agreement with BASF Foam Enterprises to
distribute the Company's spray applied polyurethane foam roofing and
insulation products.
R.M. Lucas
Co. is pleased to announce that our #1000TC
Elastomeric Roof Coating, #5000
Metal Roof Coating and #5700 Solvent-Based
Surface Sealer, have all achieved an Energy Star Rating. http://www.energystar.gov/
June 2007
Lucas
#5015 Seaming Tape Primer and Surface Conditioner is now
available in convenient aerosol packaging. #5015 promotes
adhesion to difficult surfaces, aids in cold weather application and
may be used as a "spray and wipe" cleaner for dirty
surfaces. #5015 is compatible with all seam tapes and
self-adhered underlayments including butyl, "Microsealant"
and modified asphalt.
April 2007
R.M. Lucas
Co. introduces new packaging for our #608 Aluminum Roof
Coating. The new lithographed pail is two sided for easy
product recognition. A new #758 Fibrated Aluminum Roof Coating
pail design is expected later in 2007.
August 2006
Lucas #5000 has
achieved a UL Class A fire rating - unlimited slope
R.M. Lucas
Co. introduces new packaging for our #771 premium grade Plastic Roof
Cement in both 3 and 5 gallon container sizes. The new
lithographed pail is two sided for easy product recognition.
April
2006
We've
introduced three new products for 2006.
Lucas
#1100HG Super High Gloss Roof Coating. This is a water
based acrylic coating that's intended for highly visible
applications. High pigment content, superior gloss and
incredible dirt pick up resistance allow this product to remain much
cleaner and brighter white throughout its service life.
Lucas
#5700 Solvent Based Surface Sealer is a ultra low permeability
top coating for Lucas acrylic based elastomeric coatings and
restoration systems. #5700 allows application of those systems
on roofs with retained water.
Lucas
#5900 Clear Brushable Sealer is a solvent based
elastomeric sealant for skylights, gutters and other architectural
metal details.
June 2005
As part of
our continuing effort to improve the quality of all products
offered; all Lucas caulking tubes will be fitted with a seamed sealed plunger. This will provide our customers with a clean
and attractive package for storage and display.
May 2004
R. M. Lucas Co. is pleased to announce that
our #748 Aluminum Roof Coating has
qualified for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star® label.
http://www.energystar.gov/
February 2003
The City of Chicago has recently passed an
amendment to the City’s Energy Code which sets a minimum
reflectivity standard for roofs up to a slope of 2” in 12” at
0.25 until 12-31-2008. Beginning in 2009 all low slope roofs will be
required to meet the EPA’s Energy
Star® standard.
That standard requires 0.65 initial reflectivity and 0.50
reflectivity maintained for a minimum of 3 years.
Chicago
Energy Code Roof Reflectivity Requirements
