Caulk Guns Designed to Withstand Abuse

December 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment

RM Lucas has partnered with Albion Engineering, a dispensing solutions manufacturer, to introduce three caulk guns for professional contractors: Lucas B-12 professional caulk gun, Lucas B-12Q quart caulk gun and Lucas B-26 cold-weather caulk gun.

RM Lucas has partnered with Albion Engineering, a dispensing solutions manufacturer, to introduce three caulk guns for professional contractors: Lucas B-12 professional caulk gun, Lucas B-12Q quart caulk gun and Lucas B-26 cold-weather caulk gun.

RM Lucas has partnered with Albion Engineering, a dispensing solutions manufacturer, to introduce three caulk guns for professional contractors: Lucas B-12 professional caulk gun, Lucas B-12Q quart caulk gun and Lucas B-26 cold-weather caulk gun. Each features steel-frame construction and an ergonomic handle to reduce fatigue and increase production. The guns’ slotted frames are designed for easy loading and unloading. The caulk guns are designed to last under tough daily use on commercial job sites.

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RM Lucas Establishes New Headquarters and Manufacturing Plant

October 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

RM Lucas announces the new Lucas headquarters and manufacturing plant.

RM Lucas moved into a new Lucas headquarters and manufacturing plant.

RM Lucas moved into a new Lucas headquarters and manufacturing plant. The facility is located at 12400 S. Laramie Ave. in Alsip, Ill. The location has frontage on Interstate 294 that circles Chicago and provides easy access for shipping and receiving to all points in North America.

The 92,000-square-foot facility features 12,000 square feet of offices, 5,000 square feet of research and development space and 75,000 square feet of warehouse and manufacturing. New mixing, filling and laboratory testing equipment will be installed in the new facility. Production is scheduled to start in late 2015. This facility will replace a smaller sealants plant opened in 2013. The Chicago plant will continue operations with expanded capacity for asphalt products.

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Sealant Is Elastomer-based

August 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Lucas #5400 is a high-performance, thermoplastic elastomer-based roofing sealant.

Lucas #5400 is a high-performance, thermoplastic elastomer-based roofing sealant.

Lucas #5400 is a high-performance, thermoplastic elastomer-based roofing sealant. The multipurpose sealant adheres to most surfaces, including asphalt, shingles, modified bitumen, metal, Kynar, wood, concrete, tile, masonry and others. It is available in three grades: brush grade, trowel grade and caulk grade. Lucas #5400 is manufactured from UV-stable SEBS thermoplastic elastomers while the asphalt portion of the formula adheres to asphaltic materials and other surfaces. The product will not crack or harden over time and is easy to apply even in cold weather.

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Restore Roofs that Retain Water

March 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment

The #8000 from RM Lucas is ideal for flat roofs that experience periods of retained water.

The #8000 from RM Lucas is ideal for flat roofs that experience periods of retained water.


RM Lucas adds #8000 Silicone Roof Coating to its line of roof restoration products. The #8000 is ideal for flat roofs that experience periods of retained water. The breathable coating may be applied by spray or roller and is available in reflective white and other common colors. The coating bonds to all major roof substrates and comes with a warranty.

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Joint Sealer Offered in New Package Options

December 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment

RM Lucas Co. has added two new package designs to the #4500 Semi-Self Leveling Joint Sealer.

RM Lucas Co. has added two new package designs to the #4500 Semi-Self Leveling Joint Sealer.

RM Lucas Co. has added two new package designs to the #4500 Semi-Self Leveling Joint Sealer. Packaging now includes a 28-ounce plastic cartridge with a removable tip and 2-liter resealable foil pouch. Both packages will reduce job-site waste, improve productivity and reduce landfill trash. #4500 is designed for liquid flashing repairs, roof seams, inlaid gutters, repairing polyurethane roofs, and filling pitch pans/pockets. It is compatible with most acrylic-based coating systems, BUR, EPDM, PVC, TPO, urethane foam and other roofing materials.

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