This project highlights roofing and  coatings work completed at Thomas Point Lighthouse. This National Historic Landmark is located in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, MD.

A coating system was engineered for the roof of this lighthouse taking into consideration the corrosion environment, condition of the substrate, and final appearance. Initially the surface was primed with HP-7000 Direct to Metal Primer to prevent rusting of the metal roof. This was followed up by an elastomeric coatings system that incorporated HP-1000 and HP-5000 elastomeric roof coatings. On transitional areas, Poly-1 was embedded in these elastomeric coatings to provide reinforcement. Finally, the desired finish colors were a bright red on the main roof and a deep-toned black on the coupala. As Thomas Point is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country, this demanded a high performance finish that would not sacrifice color with age. To provide this finish, Acrymax AF-5500 Fluoropolymer coating was selected to complete the project.