Why Use Roof Coating

Reflective roof coatings act as a barrier between your roof and the elements, and many are approved by ENERGY STAR for their proven advantages. These include:

ENERGY STAR-qualified roof coatings lower roof’s surface temperature and decrease your home’s interior temperature by an average of seven to 10 degrees. This happens in two distinct ways: 

1. A reflective roof coating when applied to roofs help reflect more sunlight from the surface reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the structure, which then translates into reduced energy cost.
2. Quality roof coatings will also reflect damaging ultraviolet and infrared sunlight away from your building (this is called thermal emittance), allowing for cooler roof and building temperatures resulting in a reduction in air conditioning energy usage.

Roof coatings create a resilient barrier between the elements and the uppermost layers of your roofing material. The right roof coating increases your roof’s waterproof quality guarding your roof from harmful sun rays, prevents UV damage, and reflects heat away from the roof’s surface. This increased the longevity of your roofing while lowering maintenance expenses.

Roof coatings are formulated to adhere to a wide range of roofing surface types, including metal roofs, asphalt roofs, composite roofs, galvanized metal, wood, and others. However, before applying roof coatings to materials such as shingle, check your manufacturer’s warranty to see if these spray/brush-on products void your warranty. And when replacing a roof, consider upgrading to reflective coating shingles to benefit from the “hot” cool-roofing movement taking place in America.

Small leaks and other minor damage can be repaired before a roof coating is applied. In some cases, you may be able to avoid full-scale replacement of your roof for several years if you utilize the right coating for the job. “Roof restoration using a coating system can save the owner 50-70% when compared to replacing the entire roof,” said Wayne Shaw, owner of Houston Texas based Roofing Regulation Company “With a roof restoration, owners avoid the cost of tearing off the existing roof, purchasing new materials and paying labor fees to replace the existing roof. Not to mention the environmental impact that roofing materials have when disposed in a landfill.”

Reflective roof coatings help your roof maintain its color over time improving the overall look of your home as it ages. Since the roof coatings are reflective, the color of the roof is maintained for a longer duration, which makes your house look more appealing.

One final peripheral benefit of roof coatings is that they help reduce waste by extending the life of your roof thus minimizing the amount of debris produced during maintenance and repair. Today, most coatings are specially formulated for environmental safety as well, so you don’t have to worry about production techniques or dangerous chemicals. Cool roofs also benefit the environment by reducing local air temperatures (the urban heat island effect) and lowering peak electricity demand.

Reflective roof coating is your answer to a long lasting roof! If you’re considering this simple yet effective method of extending the life of your roof, call Commercial Roofing, a roofing company with nearly 30+ years of experience. We are fully licensed and insured to do roofing & siding installation, maintenance and repair work in Ny/Nj/Ct/Five Burrows!

We’ll help you decide which roofing material, and coating, is the best for your commercial facility, family residence, or office complex – and handle all your installation projects, large and small.

Your business’s finances are complex, and unexpected expenses make it worse. Sometimes even expected expenses are hard to stomach when they put you in the red. Roof replacement is no small line item.

It costs a great deal to replace a roof, and if you have a large building, the cost only increases. If you know your roof is weakening or reaching the end of its life, but you simply don’t have the finances right now, it may be time to consider commercial roof coating solution. This is one of the most affordable ways to prolong your roof’s life and delay having to replace it for a few more years.

What you may not realize is the roof coating can help you save money on your HVAC bills. In addition to giving your roof a longer life, these coatings can help insulate your building and maintain consistent temperatures, so your heating and cooling systems don’t have to work so hard.

 There are a variety of commercial roof coating solutions, but what you choose will depend on your current roof material. Some roof types require multiple layers of coating while others can be applied directly to the surface of your roof. Any reliable commercial roofing coating company will be able to provide additional expertise and tell you what you need. That’s where we come into the picture.

Asphalt-based roof coatings use a solvent to make them thinner and easier to apply to a roof without needing heavy equipment. It can be brushed or sprayed on, and it works best on metal roofs, built-up roofs, and membrane roofs.

Acrylic or elastomeric coatings are highly reflective and help prevent rust. A common type of acrylic that people are familiar with is Plexiglass. It’s strong but flexible, making these acrylic coatings ideal for metal roofing because they will expand and contract with the metal.

Because acrylic coatings are already used in a wide variety of industrial applications, we already know they are extremely durable. These coatings easy to apply via a spray nozzle, making the process quicker and less labor intensive. It’s also cost-effective, suitable for most climates, and provides the best value.

A Rubberized aluminum coating reflects heat and is incredibly resilient to impact. It doesn’t damage easily and can be used on built-up roofs, single ply roofs, spray polyurethane foam, and modified bitumen roofs.

Polyureas take many forms. Some are similar to urethane coatings while others are closer to acrylic elastomers. These roof coatings provide abrasion resistance, corrosion protection, structural enhancement, chemical resistance, and waterproofing features. Polyureas are common on metal roofs, built-up roofs, single ply roofs, foam, and modified bitumen roofs.

A Urethanes Roof Coating is ideal for high traffic areas because it’s flexible, seamless, and durable. It can expand and contract with your roof structure. Moreover, urethanes resist water pooling, and they are more impact-resistant than many other types of coatings.

Polyurethane roof coatings are also impact-resistant and can handle a good amount of traffic. Polyurethane coatings that are aromatic aren’t UV stable, but they are less expensive. It’s common to use these as a base coating before applying another layer.

Aliphatic polyurethanes are expensive, but can hold color, stay cleaner, and are UV stable. With an aromatic polyurethane coating, your roof will not only stay clean and be UV stable, but it will also deflect water and be resistant to heavy impacts.

Silicone roof coatings protect against leaking and are ultra-sustainable. They’re easy to apply, and because they’re not water-based, they are highly water resistant by nature. A silicone roof coating can withstand ponding water and easily last 10-15 years. However, silicone is not the best choice for heavy traffic because it can be very slippery when wet.

Granules can be added to many roof coating systems to increase the coating’s resistance to impact and abrasion. It can also improve its safety by creating a non slip surface. It’s ideal for commercial buildings that have a high amount of roof activity and can be used on asphalt shingles, modified bitumen roofs, and single ply roofs.

Commercial Roof Coating provides an endless number of benefits and is well worth the investment for the protection and longevity of your roof. These coatings provide a protective layer that prevents leaks and protects against other damaging elements.

Most commercial roof coatings are reflective, so they help you keep your energy bills low. They reflect the sun’s rays, keeping your building cooler. You’ll save money, and your employees will be much happier, which makes everyone’s lives easier.

Commercial roof coatings are easy and quick to install. They’re relatively inexpensive when considering them over a new roof. As your local commercial roof coating company, Industrial Roofing Contractors enjoys applying these types of roof coatings because we know they will give you the longevity you want.

Every roof needs some maintenance. Even metal roofs, which have the lowest maintenance of all, still have some essential and suggested care. However, commercial roof coating solutions make this maintenance so much easier.

The maintenance involved varies depending on the type you choose, but these coatings make it easier to find problems and clean them up. Even if you have to patch or apply more coating to a specific area, you rarely have to redo the whole thing.

Maintaining your commercial or Industrial Roof Coating is a breeze, and you’ll enjoy doing it knowing that it saves you from purchasing a whole new roof. If you do need help with maintenance, contact Approved Roofing  to learn more about our commercial roof coating services.

It’s hard to estimate your cost without having someone take a look at your roof. The type of roof you have, the size of your building, and the weather in your area will all have an impact on how much it costs to coat your roof. However, commercial roof coatings are well worth the cost because they can protect your roof, keep you safe, save you money, and prolong the life of your roof.