Characteristics of the forthcoming silicone roof overlay (Background Report)

THE MATERIAL SELECTED to cover the roof of our historic sanctuary (later this summer) is silicone with the brand name Type S, manufactured by American Standard Coatings (ASC), based in Chatsworth (Los Angeles). It will be applied by roller according to manufacturer’s instructions at a coverage rate (thickness) that the ASC will then warranty for 15 years. Our roofer calls this “a 15-year specification.”

Below the jump, this post discusses the coating’s benefits and features, why it was chosen for our roof, and its future maintenance needs.…

Summer sanctuary roof projects: structural repair & reroofing (Activity Report)

DURING THIS SUMMER, it will be time to do major work on the roof of our historic sanctuary. Mishkon has saved up the funds to pay for this two-part project, and we have been preparing to carry it out.

A silicone “cool roof” recovering is applied in Torrance.

Below the jump, this post describes what our preparation has accomplished: my understanding of the situation and of the options, and what our current plans are.…