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Reflective Roof Coating Advantage
The Sun's UV rays are the leading cause of decay to traditional flat or low-pitch roofs. As a tar roof ages it's surface cracks, splits, tears, and loses flexibility. However, the white reflective properties of a roof coating will greatly slow the aging process consequently extending the life of your roof to quite possibility the life of the building- provided the coating is maintained.
A roof coating should be maintained through periodic inspections and making spot repairs for damage done by mother nature, critters, and careless service people.
A roof coating should be maintained through periodic inspections and making spot repairs for damage done by mother nature, critters, and careless service people.
Weather Risks During Application
Roof coatings should not be installed on a rainy, humid and windy day because moisture will cause blistering, bubbles and thinning of the coat. The coating can dry in about 24 hours during a hot dry day.
Roof Restoration
Roof coatings can be applied over existing flat or low pitch roofs to avoid costly tear off and replacement (reduced material and labor costs). The application process is very streamed lined and fast- letting business, under the roof, to take place as usual. The coating will seal microscopic holes when applied to a clean debris free roof. Serious faults in the original roof, such as leaks, cracking, split seams and blistering should be fixed before a roof coating.
Where can it be Used?
Low-slop or flat roofs with a pitch less than 14 % and one of the following constructions:
Roof Coating Building Codes
Roof coating systems are fully compliant with federal, state and local building codes and energy conservation programs, they meet rigorous standards set by ASTM, AIA, FM, ICCES, UL ENERGY STAR, and CRRC.
To learn more about Roof Coatings, please call Chesterfield VA Roofing at (804) 835-6142