Choosing a roofing system is an important component of your commercial building’s protection and energy efficiency. Roof coatings are another investment you can make for your commercial property. The roof coating acts as a barrier to help protect your roof from the elements by increasing its UV protection; it can even lower your energy costs. There are various roofing coatings you can choose from and it’s vital that you choose correctly.
In this post, Royal Roofing Construction discusses the most common roof coating options and their individual strengths and weaknesses.
Acrylic Roof Coating
Acrylic is the most common roof coating for commercial buildings due to the fact that it’s a water-based, cost-effective solution. Another reason for acrylic coating’s popularity is the fact that it’s suitable for most climates and provides an excellent balance of cost and performance. It’s highly reflective, UV resistant and easy to work with as well. However, it tends to lose its thickness with weathering, needs to be applied at a certain temperature and doesn’t perform well once water pools around it.
Silicone Roof Coatings
Silicone coatings are moisture cured and humidity resistant. Silicone fares better than other coatings since it experiences little to no erosion and doesn’t get hard or brittle. Similar to polyurethane, it can withstand water ponding. However, since silicone holds dirt with rain acting as its cleaner, it can lose its reflectivity over time and can be difficult to adhere. Therefore, once your roof needs a re-coating, it has to be removed or re-coated with a compatible silicone. If you have any plans of using silicone for your roof coating, turn to the commercial and residential roofing pros at Royal Roofing Construction for reliable services.
Polyurethane Coating
If you’re looking for a coating that provides excellent impact resistance and can handle plenty of foot traffic, then polyurethane is a good choice for you. Its aromatic base and aliphatic topcoat is durable, cleaner and can resist water ponds better than acrylic. However, it comes at a high cost and exudes a stronger odor compared to other coatings.
Turn to Royal Roofing Construction for your home improvement needs. We are your number one provider of gutter protection systems and commercial roofing services. Give us a call at (714) 909-0567 or fill out our contact form to request a free estimate. We serve homeowners in Anaheim, CA, and other nearby areas.
