Commercial Roofing Building Clinic
Clinic Description
Join industry experts Mike Deale and Mike Nemeth as they demonstrate the installation techniques and best practices for liquid applied roof membrane systems. Attendees will learn how to properly prepare various substrate surfaces—including plywood, OSB, insulation boards, concrete, and existing roof materials such as EPDM, built-up roofing, modified bitumen, and metal roofs—for seamless membrane application.
The hands-on demonstrations will cover critical steps for surface cleaning and preparation, proper application of high-performance acrylic products combined with polyester fabric reinforcement, and techniques to ensure a durable, watertight seal. Mike and Mike will also discuss cost-saving strategies by applying liquid membranes directly over existing roof surfaces, eliminating the need for costly tear-offs and removals.
Throughout the clinic, they'll highlight labor-saving methods, innovative tools and technology available to roofing contractors, and industry-approved installation standards that help streamline the process while delivering long-lasting, reliable results.
Learning Objectives
- Flashing demonstration of pipes and penetrations, inside/ outside corners and curbs
- Address awkward transitions, box gutters, terminations bars, roof to wall, edge details, seams, and fasteners
- Demonstrate field application: Base Coat, Finish Coat, Fabric Reinforcement
- Application techniques, overlap/seaming, tools, and ways to keep the installation moving efficiently
- Application methods for Finish Coat, DEK-coat, and use of colors
- Discover a new time-saving materials
- Address walls and skylights
- Safety details and non-slip product application
- Learn how to build the Hurricane Proof Roof
- Techniques for installing AcryLabs System-50 to the ISR
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Clinic Schedule
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
- 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Pipes, Parapets, Curbs & Corners
- 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Transitions, Gutters, Seams & Fasteners (Metal)
- 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM: Open Field Application
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
- 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM: Finish Coats (Colors); Flat Metal Surfaces
- 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM: P.C.F. (Pre-Coated Fabric)
- 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM: Walls, Skylights & Specialty Applications
Thursday, February 18, 2027
- 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Building the Island Style Roof
- 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Applying Base System to Island Style Roof
About the Presenters
Mike Deale
Mike Deale lives on Long Island New York. He has been a professional roofer for 32 years. He excelled in Residential roofing first and then started working for a commercial outfit. In 1998 he ventured out and started his own roofing company and has mastered it ever since. Mike has completed roofing projects at JFK International Airport, Stonybrook University, Department of Environmental Protection Agency and Coast Guard Stations in Moriches and in Montauk New York. Mike appreciates the challenge of roofing specifically the aspects of organizational solutions and forethought with various roofing applications. Such as garden roofs, parking garages and high traffic roofing systems to name a few. Outside of his roofing business Mike likes playing basketball, bike riding, hiking, and truly loves an endless game of golf.
Mike Nemeth
Mike Nemeth was born in the early 70's on Long Island, New York. One of three boys, he spent his childhood playing outdoors, boating and hanging out with his friends. His first car was a Mustang GT. Mike married Dana in the early 90's and they purchased their first home in Middle Island shortly thereafter. He enjoys maintaining and improving his home and property.
His career started in the kitchen of a nursing home, but when an opportunity to work as a carpenter came up, he jumped at the chance. This led to him working for L. Martone Roofing which specialized in both commercial and residential roofing applications. In 2004 the opportunity to own his own business became a reality. His company DNA Contracting Inc. is well-versed in a variety of roofing-systems and is an authorized contractor for some of the most trusted roofing manufacturers. In addition to working in the 5 boroughs of New York with his partner Michael Deale and their employees, he has traveled to do volunteer work in New Jersey, Texas, and Florida to repair and replace roofs for those whose homes were destroyed by natural disasters.
Mike has spent decades working on roofs at airports, retail stores, libraries, hospitals, universities, and schools as well as homes, apartments, and condominiums. He still finds time to enjoy fishing, hunting, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his Rottweiler Kobe.
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