Roof Coatings
Roof coatings are designed to protect your roof from the elements and extend its life. There are many different types of roof coatings available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here we discuss a few popular roof coatings options that provide great durability and long-lasting protection against the elements.
Acrylic Roof Coatings
Acrylic roof coatings offer exceptional radiation and hail resistance, as well as the natural flexibility needed to overcome the dimensional instability of most roof membrane surfaces. According to some studies, when exposed to direct sunshine at 85 degrees F, appropriately designed acrylic coatings can reduce surface temperature by as much as 20 degrees F. Acrylic coatings are also cost-effective and provide excellent reflectivity.
Asphalt-Based Roof Coatings
Asphalt-based roof coatings are one of the most common types of roof coating. Asphalt-based roof coatings are affordable and help extend the life of an existing roof, protecting it from tears and abrasions, and improving the reflectivity and emissivity ratings for optimal energy efficiency.
Silicone Roof Coatings
Silicone roof coatings are one of the most common roof coating types in the roof restoration industry, and with good reason. Silicon roof coatings are an excellent choice for restoring and protecting a wide range of commercial roofing surfaces. They are extremely flexible and can withstand the natural expansion and contraction (thermal movement) that large roof structures experience. They have good adherence to the existing surface as well.
Silicones are resistant to the elements and rarely grow hard or brittle. They can also reflect up to 80% of damaging UV rays from the sun. Translation: you can potentially save thousands of dollars by lowering cooling expenses and reducing HVAC system workloads.
Elastomeric Roof Coatings
Elastomeric roof coatings have qualities that allow them to be stretched and returned to their original proportions without damage. This enables them to accommodate structural movement, as well as the thermal expansion and contraction of the roof membrane to which they are applied. Elastomeric roof coatings make up the majority of non-bituminous roof coatings. Elastomeric roof coatings help to prolong the life of the roof by making it watertight and providing reflectivity.
In need of a durable elastomeric roof coating for your home or RV that will help protect your home from heat and the elements? Kool Seal Elastomeric Roof Coating is an ideal option, especially here in Central Florida. This 100% acrylic reflective roof coating has the ability to expand and contract with the roof, providing long lasting protection.
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Your Central Florida Roof Coating Expert
One question we often get asked is: What colors are available for roof coatings? Roof coatings come in a range of colors. White, light gray, dark gray, and tan are popular options, but roof coatings come in other colors as well.
Another question we get asked from time to time is: Which roof coating performs best? It depends! That's because there are simply too many factors to consider when it comes to a roof coating's performance, suitability, and longevity. Metal roofs, for example, present a number of challenges. In particular, metal roofs have a bad reputation for leaking. While metal roofing is a long-lasting and sturdy option, it's not uncommon for leaks to develop due to compromised seams. Not only is an appropriate metal roof coating important, but so is sealing metal roof seams. Depending on the type of metal roof that you have, there will be different types of metal roof coatings available that can make up for any lack of protection your metal roof naturally won’t be able to protect from.
Roof Coatings Orlando
Do you have questions about choosing the right type of roof coating? If so, contact your trusted local roofing company today for help. Our experienced professionals can help you find the right solution for your home!