Single-Ply Roofing Building Clinic
Clinic Description
Join our new experts, Mike Deale and Mike Nemeth as they showcase the necessary steps and techniques for installing single-ply roofing. They will discuss the importance of maintaining adhesive temperatures during the installation process to ensure a secure and long-lasting roof. Along with prepping EPDM, TPO, and PVC roofing materials, they will explain necessary steps to clean and prepare the surface before applying adhesives and completing the installation process. Throughout the demonstrations they will cover various labor-saving applications, Low VOC and new tools and technology available to roofing contractors that will help streamline the installation process, highlighting innovative solutions and much, much more.
Clinic Schedule
- Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
- Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
- Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Single-Ply Installation
- 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM: EPDM Installation with Shingle Tie In
- 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM: TPO Mechanically Attached Installation
- 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM: EPDM Details
- 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM: TPO Details
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Single-Ply Recovery
- 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM: Fleece-Backed Recovery
- 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM: RapidLock Recovery (Hook and Loop)
- 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM: Vacuseal™ recovery (Wind Ballasted)
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Single-Ply Terminations
- 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM: Single-Ply Terminations
- 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Single-Ply Terminations Continued
Lead Sponsor
Official Workwear Sponsor
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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