Restoring Your Aging Roof System
Restoring your aging single-ply or modified bitumen roof system with silicone coating offers numerous benefits that can extend the life of your roof and enhance its performance. Silicone coatings provide a durable, weather-resistant barrier that effectively reflects UV rays, reducing heat absorption and lowering energy costs. This reflective property helps keep your building cooler and minimizes thermal expansion and contraction, which can cause cracking and other damage over time. Additionally, silicone coatings are highly resistant to ponding water, mold, mildew, and UV degradation, ensuring your roof remains in top condition for years to come.
Furthermore, silicone roof restoration is a cost-effective solution compared to complete roof replacement. It simplifies repairs by sealing existing imperfections and preventing leaks, while its seamless application creates a protective layer that renews your roof’s appearance and integrity. This environmentally friendly, low-maintenance option not only helps preserve your building’s infrastructure but also contributes to sustainability through energy savings and reduced waste. Overall, silicone coating rejuvenates aging roofs, providing long-lasting protection and peace of mind.
What are the warning signs that a commercial roof may need repair or replacement?
Often the first sign a client notices is leaking or staining on a ceiling. But regular visual inspections of the roof itself can help find issues before water gets inside the building. When inspecting the roof, look for signs of damaged roofing materials (ponding water, blistering or bubbling, cracks, open seams) or mechanical damage (punctures or tears). Also, pay attention to how the roof feels. If any area feels soft or spongy as you walk on it, this is also an indication of damage.
Can a high solid silicone roof coating or restoration system help us avoid full roof replacement?
100%! Yes, and it is an underutilized method. If the existing roof is structurally sound and a good candidate for restoration, a coating system can extend the life of the roof, improve waterproofing, reduce waste, and minimize disruption compared with a full replacement. Restoration will also save the owner money while still providing warranty protection comparable to a full replacement.
Is a coating restoration system considered an additional roofing system?
Code only allows you to have two roofing systems on your building at any given time. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is not considered an additional roofing system, but a maintenance item. Therefore, you receive the benefit of an additional roofing system without the full expense.
Is a coating restoration renewable?
Yes. When you clean, prepare, and apply an additional layer of coating to your roof, you are eligible to receive a new manufacturer’s warranty.
