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Oct 15 2019

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.

If you would like more information or to schedule a free estimate for your commercial roof coatings, please get in touch:

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Whether 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.

Sep 17 2019

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

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 lifespan 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

Let Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. be save you money and prolong the life of your roof.

Aug 13 2019

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.

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:

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