Roofs are one of the major components of your commercial building that you need to take care of. When it comes to roof maintenance, you might be considering a patch or a complete re-roofing.
By applying silicone roof coating to your existing roof, you can save a considerable amount of your time as well as save a lot of money as this sustainable roofing solution completely restores your commercial roof by creating a seamless membrane that protects against permanent standing water on your roof, the effects of UV rays and harsh weather.
What Should You Know About Silicone Roof Coating?
This is a type of roof coating system consisting of a single layer of silicone sprayed on as a liquid to seal cracks, blisters, and seams. Silicone roof coating is also known as Silicone restoration Membrane. Silicone has quickly taken over as the first preference over every other material when it comes to flat commercial roof repairs. However, it is crucial to note that while this solution does not enhance insulation or the underlying system, it provides an additional layer of weather resistance for better roof protection.
How Long Does a Silicone Roof Coating Last?
If your commercial roof is in reasonably good shape, you can increase its lifespan significantly by coating it with silicone to protect it from the elements. Since silicone is applied as a liquid, any seams, cracks, or other weak spots on your roof are bound to be filled with it. With the right thickness, a silicone roof coating can last at least 15 years. It goes without saying that your roof may still need regular maintenance, however.
What Are the Major Benefits of Silicone Roof Coating?
1. Cost-Effective Alternative to Re-Roofing
Silicone roof coating is extremely beneficial since, rather than pulling off and replacing a roof completely, only the damaged insulation and membranes are removed and replaced, saving a significant amount of money on labour costs and landfill expenses during the installation.
2. Extended Roof Lifespan
Silicone roof coating greatly increases the lifespan of commercial roofing as it offers excellent durability and weather resistance once it is sprayed. It saves both time and money as it rarely requires any premature maintenance due to it filling all the weak areas like cracks, gaps, and splits without requiring extensive labour.
3. Minimal Tear-off of Your Existing Roof
Silicone roof coating requires only the damaged insulation and membranes to be removed and replaced instead of tearing off the entire roof and replacing it with a new one. This also saves a lot of time as your business can go uninterrupted throughout the installation process.
4. Increased Energy Savings
The silicone roof coating's highly reflective surface reflects the majority of the sun's rays, allowing the building to maintain a comfortable temperature without the use of air conditioning to chill the facilities, ostensibly saving more than 30% on energy costs.
How Does a Silicone Roof Coating Really Get Installed?
Step 1
In the beginning, a comprehensive inspection with an infrared camera is performed to determine the location of saturated patches of insulation beneath the roof membrane. Once found, those portions are removed, and the roof is power washed to remove all dirt particles.
Step 2
A primer is also applied to improve the overall adherence of the coating. Following that, silicone caulk or flashing grade material is used to prepare joints, flashings, protrusions, and fasteners.
Step 3
Next, the silicone is then sprayed or rolled over the entire roof surface. The installation is practically finished at this stage, and it is advised that the roof coating dry for 24 hours.
Step 4
Following completion, the coating is once again inspected by a roofing expert to check for any gaps or uneven coating thickness in specific regions. If any gaps are still left, they are then filled again with the same coating. This would finally produce an even and flawless layer of coating on the roof.
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