Conklin® Roofing Systems Comparison |
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| Conklin Roofing Systems | Rapid Roof HV® | Rapid Roof III® | Benchmark® | Puma® | Flexion® | Hy-Crown® |
Comparative quality level | good | better | best | best | better | best |
Primary features, benefits | most economical | flexible, durable | strength, durability | one-coat, durability | flexible, durable, low temp | strength, durable, low temp |
| Roof Restoration | Rapid Roof HV | Rapid Roof III | Benchmark | Puma | Flexion | Hy-Crown |
| Recoating Conklin roof coatings | yes | yes | yes | yes | n/a | n/a |
| Over EPDM, BUR, Mod. Bitumen | no | yes with TC | no | not rated | w/DM | w/DM |
| Over metal | yes | yes | yes | not recommended | w/app'd BD | w/app'd BD |
| Over shingles, rolled asphaltic roofing | not rated | over shingles w/PT | not rated | not rated | w/DM | w/DM |
| Product Characteristics | Rapid Roof HV | Rapid Roof III | Benchmark | Puma | Flexion | Hy-Crown |
| Application temperature | above 40F | above 40F | above 40F | above 40F | above 20F | above 20F |
| Early water resistance | good | good | better | best | best | best |
| Drying time (to skin) | 2-8 hrs | 2-8 hrs | 2-8 hrs | 2-6 hrs | n/a | n/a |
| Tensile strength | not rated | 232 psi | 410 psi | 495 psi | n/a | n/a |
| Erosion resistance | good | good | better | best | better | best |
| Fire rating (UL 790) | not fire rated | Class A | Class A | Class A | Class A | Class A |
| Customer Savings | Rapid Roof HV | Rapid Roof III | Benchmark | Puma | Flexion | Hy-Crown |
| Reflectivity (for energy savings) | 82% | 85% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 83% |
| Years to pay for itself in energy savings costs | 6-10 yrs | 4-7 yrs | 4-7 yrs | 4-7 yrs | 5-8 yrs | 6-9 yrs |
| Environmentally-friendly VOC emissions | <100 g/l | <100 g/l | <50 g/l | low - 43 g/l | AD | AD |
Years of warranty available | not rated | 10 yrs | 12 yrs over foam | 15 yrs over foam | 10 - 15 yrs | 15 - 20 yrs |
| Resistance to dirt pickup, mildew | not rated | good | better | best | best | best |
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Key: app'd BD = approved Boardstock; DM = divorce membrane; PT = Prime Time primer coat; TC = Tack Coat; AD = adhesive dependent