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Silicone Vs Acrylic Roof Coatings: Which is Right for My Roof?

Silicone Vs Acrylic Roof Coatings: Which is Right for My Roof?

Commercial roof coatings are a perfect solution for those property managers that are looking for a simple solution for a leaking or aging roof. Silicone and acrylic roof coatings are both popular options that can solve your leak problems and prolong a roof’s lifespan.

However, it depends on the roofing system, conditions and current temperatures as to which option best suits your commercial roofing restore needs. Knowing the benefits, drawbacks and limitations of silicone and acrylic coatings can help you to make a more informed decision.

BENEFITS OF SILICONE ROOF COATINGS

Silicone roof coatings are extremely UV stable and reflect up to ninety percent of the sun’s harmful rays. This greatly reduces the cooling load, lowers utility bills and increases indoor comfort.

They are also very flexible and durable due to the high concentrate of solids. This composition of high solid requires less material and allows for a single application, saving time and labor.

They can withstand extreme temperatures, downpours and oxidation. Silicone coatings are better at protecting structures from ponding water than acrylic coatings.

DRAWBACKS OF SILICONE COATINGS

While silicone is an excellent choice, they tend to attract dirt and dust which requires routine maintenance to avoid the coating from losing its reflective benefits. Silicone coatings are also slippery when wet, requiring a ‘Walk Pad’ installed in highly trafficked areas.

BENEFITS OF ACRYLIC ROOF COATINGS

Acrylic roof coatings are an excellent choice for many types of substrates; modified bitumen, metal, built up, single-ply and spray polyurethane foam.

These acrylic roof coatings are very cost effective, have a high UV resistance and reflectiveness. In addition, acrylic is easily applied via spraying or rolling onto the existing substrate of the roof.

DRAWBACKS OF ACRYLIC ROOF COATINGS

While acrylic coatings have many enduring benefits, there are a few limitations. Because acrylic coatings are water-based, they coating can become brittle and delaminate from the roof when exposed to ponding water on a roof for long periods.

In addition, cold temperatures slow down the drying time and make it hard for the coating to adhere to the roof. Acrylic coatings cannot be applied when temperatures drop below fifty degrees.

So there you have it. Both Silicone and Acrylic roof coatings are very viable options. However, determining which to us depends on your particular commercial roofing restoration needs. Those of us at Restore It Commercial Roofing can help you decide the best solution for your commercial roof.

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Why Choose Roof Coating Systems to Restore Your Commercial Roof?

Why Choose Roof Coating Systems to Restore Your Commercial Roof?

Roof Coating Systems are weatherproof, seamless, monolithic membranes that are applied with spray application to your roof, around pipes, vents, hatches and other common roof equipment. Because the coating is applied with a spray, the coating permeates any nooks or crannies, so there are no patches or seams around hard to reach areas.

1) Roof Coatings are Cost Effective

While there are many benefits to roof coatings versus a total roof replacement, one of the major reasons commercial building owners opt for a roof coating system is the cost effectiveness. The savings of not having to rip off your current roof reduces the contribution to landfills, hence landfill fees.  In many cases, a roof coating system is applied to the current roofing system, speeding up installation time and lowering cost.

2 )Roof Coating Systems are Sustainable

A roof coating system can be re-coated every 10+ years, renewing the reflectivity, waterproof capabilities and prolonging the longevity of your roofing system.

3) Roof Coatings are Environmentally Friendly

As we shared before, restoring a roof through a professionally applied roof coating system reduces landfill waste and improves the environment. A good amount of our roof coating products contain ultra-low or zero VOCs and qualify for US Green Building Council’s LEED program for Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, and Materials and Resources.

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4) Roof Coating Can Be Applied With Minimal Disruption

As much as a roofing contractor may try, there is a big disruption and mess associated when a full commercial roof replacement is required. This is not so when applying AcryPly or ARM systems.  These applications create minimal noise disruptions and low odor.

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5) Roof Coatings Offer Excellent UV Protection to a Rooftop

Perhaps one of our favorite reasons to opt for a roof coating system over a roof replacement is the advantage of a UV protection that extends a roof’s longevity, and lowers maintenance costs. Highly reflective roof coatings deliver a cooler more comfortable environment inside the building, lowering energy costs and increasing employee productivity.

5 TIPS ON PREPARING METAL ROOFS FOR ROOF COATNGS

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Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. sends a fully trained and dedicated team to your commercial roofing project to ensure that job is completed in a professional and timely manner. Our proactive approach emphasized safety and noninvasive scheduling to minimize distractions or disruptions in your place of business. Contact us today to schedule your roof restoration estimate.

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5 Tips on Preparing Metal Roofs for Roof Coatings

Roof Coatings are a very affordable option to repair and restore an aging metal roof. Roof coatings extend the life of a roof. When a reflective coating is applied, it can reduce heat transfer into the building and decrease thermal shock. Roof coatings are also very effective in stopping leaks.

The successfulness of a roof coating depends strongly on a sufficient preparation and cleaning of the roof before a coating application. For the purpose of this article, we would like to concentrate on the steps to prepare a metal roof for a roof coating application.

Here are 5 Tips on Preparing a Metal Roof for Coating:

1) Remove Rust: Do a thorough inspection of the roof for any signs of rust and remove by wire brush, acid etching or sand blasting

2) Clean the Surface: Acid etch galvanized metal surfaces with a 1:20 solution of ‘’Rust Off’ (rust and oxide remover) and water to clean. Rinse thoroughly. Power wash and scrub entire roof.**[see note below on new metal roofing prep]

3) Tighten & Secure: Tighten all the fasteners and secure the substrates. Replace faulty or missing fasteners and washers.

4) Seal Fasteners: Seal all exposed fastener heads and seams wider than 1/8”

5) Brush or Power Blow: Just before the coating application, bush or power blow all dirt, dust, etc…

**[Note: New Metal Roof Prep]: For new metal roofing materials, remove oil contaminants by wiping with mineral spirits and a coarse rag. Either acid-etch surface as explained above or allow to “weather etch” naturally for 3 to 6 months.

Roof coatings add durability, resistance to UV rays and leaks, which will extend the lifespan of any roof and offer savings on energy bills. Roof coatings can save you from having to rip off the roof and avoid the cost of a full roof replacement.

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Are Commercial Roof Coatings a Better Alternative to Re-Roofing?

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Roof Coatings May Be a Better Alternative to Re-Roofing a Commercial Roofing System

Does your commercial roof leak? If so, a little exploration of alternative solutions before opting for a full roof tear-off and roof replacement is in order. In many instances, a restoration membrane can save you from an expensive roof replacement.

40% COMMERCIAL ROOFS DON’T NEED REPLACEMENT

Eventually, building owners are faced with the decision to completely tear-off an existing roof or repair it should think twice. However, forty percent of commercial roofs do not need replacement!

Considering Silicone Restoration Membrane (SRM) or Acrylic Coatings are smart alternatives to re-roofing your failing commercial roofing system. Likewise, these coatings are durable and flexible. Coatings applications are possible for all types of roofs; flat or pitched roofing systems, those with skylights, drainage systems and vents.

GREEN ROOFING IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAND

Acrylic and silicone coatings are eco-friendly, economical and durable. Better yet, roof coatings protect your roof from leaks, mold and mildew. The beauty of a roof restoration versus a full roof replacement is eliminating the need to rip your roof off, which is costly and bad for landfills.

A commercial property owner looking to reduce energy consumption should consider applying a white or reflective coating that will reflect the sun’s ray. Cool roofs keep your building cooler and reduce energy consumption.

This lower energy cost also translate into lowering your building’s carbon footprint and increasing its energy star rating. This could very well improve your green efforts and will reflect well on your company’s brand.

EXTEND YOUR ROOF’S LIFESPAN

Roof coatings will protect and extend the lifespanWe are The Specialized Commercial Roofing Professionals of your commercial roofing system. They are over existing roof coverings; metal, single ply membranes, BUR, modified bitumen and spray polyurethane foam.

Roof Coatings are seamless membranes applied across the roofing system, around any protruding elements such as pipes, vents, HVAC and other equipment. This enables a fully sealed and waterproofed roofing system. When sprayed, the coating melts together around those hard to seal and reach areas.

These seamless roof coatings make for better protections from leaks and an added lifespan of up to 10 years to your commercial roof. This increase in performance will protect your roof from the impact of hail, rain, sunlight and other extreme weather conditions.

In addition, roof coatings eliminate the noise and interruptions that a costly tear-off process brings. Roof coatings involve little noise and often implemented in less than a day.

As you can see, there are great benefits gained by opting for roof coatings versus a full roof replacement. If you would like to find out if your commercial roofing system is a candidate for a roof coating system, get in touch.

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**Provided there is no structural damage to your roof

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10 Benefits of White Roof Coatings

White roof coatings or ‘cool’ roofs have many benefits. For example, they absorb less heat and actually work as a reflective surface. In fact, reflective roofs send 60 to 85 percent of the sun’s heat back into the atmosphere.

What is a Cool Roof?

The term cool roof refers to a roofing product that has a high solar reflectance (SR) and thermal emittance (TE) properties. According to the California Energy Commission (CEC), a cool roof can lower cooling costs of a building as much as twenty percent.

Across the world, many tropical locations, such as Bermuda or Santorini, utilize white roofs to lessen the burden on the electrical grid.  This helps to keep their region cooler than if they used traditional black or tar roofs. Because reflective roofs stay cooler in the sun, they lessen the amount of heat flow to the region AND the atmosphere.

When the sun beats down on a black membrane or gravel roof, the heat absorption taxes your roofing system.  Interestingly, a test conducted by the CEC found that, when the ambient temperature hits 100˚F, a black roof will reach 180˚F and a gravel roof will reach 145˚F. Meanwhile, a reflective roof will be significantly cooler, reaching only 90˚F.

10 Benefits of White Roof Coatings or Cool Roofs

As you may already realize, there are many benefits to restoring a black roof by adding a white silicone or acrylic coating. We thought you would might enjoy learning about these following advantages to restoring your roof to a cool roof.

10 Benefits of White Roof Coatings:

  1. Lowers Energy Costs by up to 20%
  2. Keeps the Building Cooler
  3. Reduces Thermal Shock Damage
  4. Reduces Air Pollution and Greenhouse Emissions
  5. Complies With Building Energy Standards & Green Energy Programs
  6. Handles all Ranges of Temperatures
  7. Bonds Directly to Existing Surfaces
  8. Forms a Tough Seamless Membrane Protecting Against Roof Leaks
  9. Resists UV Deterioration (unlike a black roofs)
  10. Increases the Lifespan of a Roof

Perhaps the most beneficial is the reduced cooling cost and prolonging the lifespan of the roof. The beauty of Restore It Commercial Roof Coatings is that there is no need to rip off the current roof. We can apply the reflective coating to the existing structure**

Both our acrylic and silicone applications are flexible and durable, sealing the entire surface, including any cracks or crevices. If you would like to learn more about our white roof coatings, please call us today at 302-998-8500

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**Provided there is no structural damage to your roof

Restore It Commercial Roofing logoWhether it’s a business in Delaware or the Tri-State area, RestoreItCommercialRoofing sends a dedicated team to your site to ensure the completed job is a success. Our proactive approach emphasizes safety and noninvasive scheduling to minimize distractions or disruptions in your place of business. Contact us today to schedule your roof restoration estimate!

Let Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. be save you money and prolong the life of your roof.call us tel:+1-302-998-8500