As a consumer with a roofing project in your future, you are faced with a multitude of different options. The first of the things to consider is finding out if your roof is a candidate for restoration. In most cases, the answer to this question is yes, and it will save you thousands on even the smallest of jobs. The next thing to consider is the type of coating to use for your restoration. There are many reasons why using acrylic or silicone roof coatings should be at the top of your considerations list due to the following:
- Minimally Invasive - Coatings can be applied without having to interrupt the normal flow of a company’s daily operation.
- Cost Effective – Coatings often offer the same protection and warranty terms compared to a new roof, at a fraction of the cost.
- Renewable – 40-50 years down the road, you can simply apply a new layer of coating to the project, and it will be just like new without ever having to tear off and replace.
- Highly Reflective – This property of coating will help to save you money on energy costs and keep internal temperatures noticeably cooler.
Once you have settled on using a coating for your project, now you have you must figure out which chemistry to use. There are many options, but the most widely used are Silicone and Acrylic coatings. Each of these have their place, and each of them have a long history of excellent performance.
Without diving into the weeds, here is our boiled down opinion… If you have a roof with positive drainage and zero ponding water of any size, use an acrylic. You will save money in material costs without sacrificing performance. If your roof has any amount of ponding water, your best coating option is to use silicone. Unlike acrylic, silicone is an inorganic material that will not break down naturally under ponding water and UV. We hope this article about the 4 reasons why you should use acrylic or silicone roof coating has been helpful and informative!
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