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, some …
Does Spray Foam Stop Roof Leaks?
So, you’re wondering if spray foam can stop a roof from leaking? The answer is yes. But you probably have other questions, such as: We will answer all of these questions below. What is spray foam roofing? Spray Foam Roofing is a material that’s sprayed as a liquid and expands into a foam, creating a solid monolithic layer of …
How Does Spray Foam Roofing Work?
Say you’re a building owner. Say you’re having roof issues. Say you’d like to take care of the problem as quickly…and as cost-effectively as possible. If this is you, I’d like to introduce you to a roofing system that most don’t know about. It’s called spray polyurethane foam roofing and we’ll explain how the system works below. Before we get …
What R-Value Will a Roof Have After Applying Spray Polyurethane Foam?
Let’s say that you’re a property owner who’s researching a new roof. You come across a term, such as “R-Value” and you wonder: “How much R-value do I need?” “Which roofing system will give me the best R-value?” “I’ve heard of a spray foam roof, but how much R-Value will that provide?” We will answer all of these questions in …
How to Renew or Replace a Commercial EPDM Roof?
SUMMARY: If your EPDM roof is in decent condition, you can renew it by installing a silicone roof coating system over the existing membrane. If the EPDM roof is in poor condition, you can remove it and install a spray foam roofing system. Chances are, if you’re reading this blog post, there’s something wrong with your EPDM roof. Our goal …
Review of a Spray Foam Roof
On 9/3/2020, Greg Palya, Digital Content Manager for West Roofing Systems, Inc. interviewed Kenny Vance, General Manager for Master Bolt & Manufacturing. Master Bolt’s spray foam installation date: June 14, 2019 Location of Master Bolt & Manufacturing: Elyria, OH Number of sq. ft. of spray foam installed: About 35,000 in 4 different sections/phases Goal of this review: In the commercial …
Is Commercial Roofing Maintenance a Rip-off?
Let’s say that you recently had a new commercial roof installed. With commercial roofs costing $4 – $10 per square footage (roughly) and the average-sized commercial roof being around 20,000 square feet, you probably spent around $140,000 for your new roof. $7 x 20,000 sq. ft. = $140,000. Now you get an email about roofing maintenance. You’re probably thinking, “maintenance…sounds …
Can You Install Silicone Coating Over a Roof With Fractures, Holes, or Cracks?
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 a solution. They said the contractor wanted to install a silicone roof coating system over their existing roof, which had some fractures. The caller asked me if this was ok to do, and …
Can Silicone Coating Be Installed Over a Gravel-Surfaced Roof?
So, you’re a property owner with a roof that has gravel or stones as the most outer layer of your roofing system. I’m assuming you have some leaks and are looking for the most cost-effective solution to get those fixed. You may think, “I’ll just install silicone coating overtop of all these rocks and then I’ll have a seamless, watertight …
How to Locate a Roof Coatings Contractor
One of the newest types of roofing systems out there is what’s called “roof coatings”. Roof coatings can be applied over an existing roof, creating a seamless roofing system. It’s great for reducing costs (by minimizing the amount of your existing roof needing to be removed) and getting a new warranty. Now that you’re interested in getting coating on your …