Are you the owner or manager of a commercial building with a metal roof? Perhaps it’s leaking and/or very old and you’re wondering what cost-effective repair or restoration options you have? If that’s true, you’ve come to the right place! The short story is…silicone roofing systems can be installed over your existing metal roof. They eliminate the complete tear-off, make …
What Is the R-Value of Silicone Roof Coatings?
A website visitor asked us, “What is the R-value of silicone roof coatings?”. I replied, I think it’s pretty close to zero, but let me reach out to some of the top coating manufacturers and I’ll get back to you. I reached out to Progressive Materials, they replied “There is not enough of an R-Value to put one down, but …
How Silicone Coatings React to Thermal Movements of a Metal Roof?
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 …
How Do Silicone Roof Coatings Work?
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, …
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 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 …
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, …
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 that will need to be removed) and getting a new warranty. Now that you’re interested in getting …
The Easiest Way to Extend the Life of Your Commercial Roof
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 …
How Long Do Elastomeric Roof Coatings Last?
Interested in installing a silicone roof coating over your existing roof? In this article, we explain how long silicone roof coatings can last for.
6 Problems Roof Coating Systems Have
Roof coating systems are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re more cost-effective than a complete roofing tear-off, provide a 10-20-year warranty, and are environmentally friendly. But along with those advantages, they also come with their own set of disadvantages. Restoring, repairing, or replacing your roof is an ultra-important decision that needs to be made, so …