Conklin PUMA™ XL – Polyurethane Modified Acrylic Roof Coating

Product Description

PUMA™ XL Top Coat is Conklin’s most recent innovation. Its great tensile strength and flexibility makes it so tough and durable that PUMA™ XL has an available 18-year non-prorated warranty and lasts longer than traditional acrylic roof coatings.  

Formulated as a two-coat waterproofing system to be used with Benchmark™ Base Coat, it dries faster than most other two-coat systems. PUMA™ XL adds versatility to the cutting-edge PUMA technology as it can be applied on a broad range of approved substrates and roof decks:

• Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
• MR™ Metal Roofs
• Conklin’s Fabric Reinforced System
• Isocyanurate Insulation Board
• Plywood
• Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

PUMA™ XL forms a seamless membrane and is designed for use with:

• Benchmark™ Base Coat
• Conklin Encase Metal Primer
• Prime Time
• Prime Time Plus

Coverage Rate

• Application rates:
  • First apply the Benchmark™ Base Coat at the rate of 1.9 gallons per 100 square feet (sq. ft.)
  • Then apply PUMA™ XL at the rate of 1.9 gallons per 100 sq. ft.
  • This includes a loss allowance of 15% for application and 10% for surface texture
• Use extra product when roofing substrates are very rough
• The coating must cover all the roof as an unbroken, continuous film with a minimum dry thickness of 13.5 mils per coat
• If you are using granules, embed them by applying a second top coat at the rate of:
  • 0 gallon per 100 sq. ft. for Roofing Granules
  • 50 pounds (lbs) per 100 sq. ft. for Quartz Granules

Application

Guidelines for the application of PUMA™ XL Top Coat: 

• Make sure the personnel using the products have thoroughly read and understood the safety data sheet
• Personnel spraying the coating must use a NIOSH-approved mist / dust mask
• Ensure the personnel are also wearing other, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) because the product:
  • Contains chemicals that the State of California recognizes as ones that can cause cancer, reproductive disorders, and birth defects
  • Is harmful if swallowed
  • May cause irritation for skin, eyes, and respiratory system
• Mix the coating completely with itself before use
• Do not mix or dilute the coating using other liquids, solvents, or substances
• Before applying, ensure the surface is:
  • Solid, clean, dry, and structurally sound
  • Finished and smooth
  • Free of impurities that block proper adhesion viz. contaminants, chips of roofing and other material, dirt, moisture, wax, and grease
• Do not apply on SPF foam surfaces that have the following textures:
  • Popcorn
  • Verge popcorn
  • Tree bark
• For application on certain surfaces and decks, you will have to establish / install special drains, roofing vents, positive slope to drain, vapor retarders, flashings, and expansion joints
• Temperature and Moisture guidelines:
  • Ambient temperature must be between 40^°F and 100^°F
  • Relative humidity must be less than 80%
  • Surface temperature should be at least 5^°F above dew point but less than 120^°F
  • Avoid applying during inclement weather
• The surface / roof where you apply the coating should have:
  • Less than 36 sq. ft. of water in any area with a depth of ¼-inch or more at a time of 48 hours after rains
  • Less than 5% of the total surface area under bird bathse. small and irrelevant water ponds on roofs that evaporate rapidly
  • Preparations to rapidly drain away the water
  • Zero ponding water if the surface is polyurethane foam
• Dispose product in a manner as prescribed by local, state, and federal regulations

Storage Requirements

Storage guidelines for PUMA™ XL:

• Store the coating at a cool location that is:
  • Above 40^°F
  • Protected from freezing
  • Out of reach of children
• Close containers tightly when not using the coating