Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Silicone Roof Coatings”
Summary: The correct thickness of silicone coatings is determined by the manufacturer, who has done testing on how thick a coating will last for a warranty period. For example, they know that 20 mils of coating will outlast a 10-year warranty. So, you’re interested in a silicone roof coating system for your commercial roof. But you’re wondering how thick …
Summary: Do you have a metal roof? Are you thinking of installing a silicone roof coating system, but you’re worried about thermal movement? In this article, we talk about silicone coatings, thermal movements, and if it’s beneficial to install these coating systems over a metal roof. So, you have a metal roof, and you have some leaking. But …
Let’s say that you heard the term “silicone roof coatings” or “roof coatings” and you’re curious about what they are. In simplest terms, contractors restore existing roofs through the installation of a coating system. Usually, these roofs are in good condition and their warranties have recently expired. To get the roof under a new 10, 15, or 20-year warranty, …
Somebody called the other day to talk with me about their roof. They said they had some fractures in the roof and that a roofing contractor proposed them a solution. They said the contractor wanted to install a silicone roof coating system over their existing roof, which had some fractures in it. The caller asked me if this was …
If you’re a commercial building owner, you want your roof to last as long as possible. The easiest way is to restore your roof by making minor repairs and then adding coating over your existing roof. In this article, we’ll explain: A typical scenario a building owner faces when thinking about roof restoration? What is the protective coating? What commercial …
Summary: Minimizes tear-off, grants a new 10-20 year warranty, reduces roof temp which saves on energy bills and HVAC usage, and minimizes business interruption. Maybe you manufacture boxes…or perhaps you make fishing rods and reels. Whatever you “make,” you must ensure your commercial roof works as well as possible. If you have any of these issues: A “cool roof” might …
You’ve got questions about Silicone Roof Coatings, such as: Please choose a chapter below to begin. Chapter 1: What Is a Silicone Roof Coating? Chapter 2: How Much Does a Silicone Roof Coating Installation Cost? Chapter 3: How Long Will Silicone Roof Coatings Last? Chapter 4: 5 Benefits Silicone Roof Coatings Provide? Chapter 5: What Problems Do Silicone Roof Coatings …
If you’re interested in learning more about an elastomeric roof coating system, one thing that needs to be considered is how your new roof will be maintained. Are you going to maintain it? Is a roofing contractor going to maintain it? How much does maintenance cost? At West Roofing Systems, we hear these questions all the time since we’ve …
Elastomeric coatings are used in commercial roofing as a paint-like liquid that gets applied on top of an existing roofing system to form a membrane. They also make the roof: Usually, an elastomeric roof coating comes in white to reduce roof temperature. In some territories, such as colder climates in Ohio, a grey color can be used to absorb heat …
Do you have a commercial roof with a warranty that’s about to expire? Or do you have a commercial roof that’s in good standing order (meaning less than 25% saturated) and you’re considering a complete roof replacement? Hold up! If you’re unaware, there’s an alternative to a complete roof replacement. It’s called an elastomeric roof coating, and today we’ll …