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Jason Smith

Jason Smith is senior research and development chemist for The Garland Co. Inc., Cleveland. He holds a master's degree in polymer chemistry and coatings technology from DePaul University, Chicago. Before joining The Garland Co., Smith was a senior development chemist for an international manufacturer and distributor specializing in polyurethane adhesives for the industrial and consumer markets.

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Making contact

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Roof coating applicators are responsible for ensuring a coating adheres to a desired surface, and a properly adhered coating begins with a properly prepared surface. Coatings adhere best to a surface with many contact points. Applicators should be aware of common bond breakers that interfere with the continuity of a coating-surface interface, reducing contact points and negatively impacting a coating's adhesion.

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