Commercial Roofing
Roof Coating
Roof Coatings for Flat Roofs: Enhancing Performance and Protection
Woodruff Roofing & Exteriors understands that reliable roofing is essential for every type of building, but it is especially important for commercial properties, where damage or leaks can disrupt your business. While regular maintenance and repairs will help to keep your roof in good condition, applying a roof coating can go a long way in protecting your flat roof surface and extending its life and durability. Roof coatings are typically applied directly onto the existing roof material using a roller or spray and offer a number of benefits:
- Waterproofing: Roof coatings effectively seal small cracks and seams in the roof, preventing water from seeping in and causing leaks or damage. They also protect the roof from mold and mildew, which can cause serious structural damage.
- Reflectivity: Because roof coatings are designed to reflect up to 85% of sunlight, your building will stay cooler during the summer months.
- Reduced Energy Consumption: In addition to reduced heat absorption and lower cooling costs, roof coatings also add an extra layer of insulation that can decrease your heating costs in the winter months. Not only will you see energy savings on your monthly utility bills, but you’ll also reduce your carbon footprint.
- Environmentally Friendly: Many types of roof coatings are eco-friendly and contain low or no VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), which helps protect the environment from harmful emissions.
- UV Protection: Roof coatings offer protection against UV radiation, which can cause your roof to fade and crack over time.
- Extended Lifespan: One of the biggest advantages of roof coatings is that they help extend the life of your flat roof, delaying the need for a costly roof replacement. By providing an extra layer of protection, your roof will be more durable and require less maintenance.
Common Types of Roof Coatings
There are several types of roof coatings available for flat roofs, including
- Acrylic: One of the most durable and inexpensive options, acrylic roof coatings are water-based and provide weather resistance, flexibility, and protection from UV rays. They are often used in warm climates and are suitable for a wide range of flat roofs, such as metal, modified bitumen, built-up, EPDM, TPO, and PVC. Acrylic roof coatings aren’t ideal for roofs that have issues with ponding water.
- Silicone: When properly cleaned and maintained, silicone roof coatings are long-lasting and offer superior waterproofing and UV protection. They are designed to provide extreme weather protection, are resistant to ponding water, and erode more slowly than other types of coatings. Silicone roof coatings can be applied to spray polyurethane foam, EPDM, TPO, metal, built-up, and modified bitumen roofs.
- Asphalt: Asphalt roof coatings are one of the most popular types due to their durability and affordability. They are easy to apply and offer excellent protection against sun, rain, and wind. This type of roof coating is most suitable for built-up, metal, and modified bitumen roofs.
- Urethane/Polyurethane: Urethane roof coatings provide exceptional strength, adhesion, and durability. They are more impact resistant, so this type of coating is ideal for roofs that experience heavy foot traffic or in regions that are prone to hail. Urethane roof coatings can be used on almost any type of roof.
Expert Roof Coating Applications from Woodruff
Roofing & Exteriors
Choosing the right coating for your flat roof depends on a variety of factors, including roof type, age, weather conditions, environmental concerns, and aesthetics, and Woodruff Roofing & Exteriors is here to help you determine which roof coating is best for your commercial property. We also offer flat roof repairs to fix any damage that your existing roof might have, which is a must before applying a roof coating.
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