Types of Roof Coatings
While there are many types of roof coatings, four of the most common include acrylic, silicone, foam, and thermoplastic. Each has benefits and drawbacks, and some are better suited to one type of roof than another. Additionally, some coatings are better at a given task (e.g., reflecting sunlight or preventing leaks) than others. Taking stock of your current roof material and your overall goals is vital.
Benefits of Choosing Roof Coatings
With all the products and services available to property owners, designers, and facility managers, is a roof coating a necessity? While a roof will certainly function without a coating, there are so many benefits that, in many cases, it is worth serious consideration. We’ve put together six benefits that may inspire you.
1. Keeps Your Building Cooler
A roof with a white or reflective coating will not absorb the sun’s rays; it will reflect them. The reflective coating keeps the building cooler, which can make a big difference in indoor temperatures, either keeping it cooler or reducing the cost to keep it cool.
2. Reduces Energy Consumption
Along the same lines, much less energy will be required to power the air conditioning. Not only does this save a business money, which is important, but it can also help a company reduce its carbon footprint by using less energy.
3. Increases Energy Star Rating
A building’s Energy Star rating is not static. It can change, as the structure changes. Adding a roof coating is one of the simplest ways to make a building more energy-efficient and perhaps increase its Energy Star rating. Boosting the rating can be necessary for resale value or for helping it achieve a number required by local
4. Improves Green Reputation
Depending on your company’s goals, demonstrating to customers, vendors, and associates that you are doing everything possible to make the building “green” can be a strong advantage. Green roofing, via a roof coating, relatively speaking, is an affordable and straightforward way to accomplish
5. Protects Against Roof Leaks
Adding a coating to the roof provides an extra layer and can help protect it from leaks. Not only does the coating add to the roof itself, but it can also help prevent the roof from mold and mildew damage, which can lead to leaks in the
6. Extends The Life Of Your Roof
Roof coatings can extend a roof’s lifespan. Extra life may mean that you can wait years longer before replacing the roof and potentially prevent roofing material from winding up in the landfill.
