What is a Roof Coating Restoration?

What is a Roof Coating Restoration (RCR)?

Rodd Roofing doing a coating restoration

One of the essentials maintaining society's daily operations in order are roofs. While the value of a properly kept roof may go unnoticed, once your roof starts to lose efficiency, you will realize how important roofs are. However, not all roofs require a complete collapse for them to perform poorly.


The effects of solar exposure, changing weather, and environmental changes are most noticeable on roofs. You alter when these seasonal shifts take place. You put on a jacket, replace your car's tires, or rake the sidewalk. However, unlike people and routines, roofs don't always receive the right amount of coverage to set up an effective protection mechanism.


Your roof will begin to deteriorate if the proper coatings are not applied, in addition to normal wear and tear. Even the efficiency of your house or structure will suffer significantly from these losses. The price of your monthly energy bill could also increase.


Roof coatings can help you protect your investment by extending the life and effectiveness of your roofing.


In order to properly apply roof coatings, your roof will likely need to be repaired, patched, and coated. In order to face the worst weather, this roofing service comprises fixing and weatherproofing your system. Roof coatings can extend the lifespan of your roof by several years when properly applied.


However, not all roof coverings are created equal. Let's take a closer look at roof applications so that you can better appreciate their significance and discover how to locate the ideal roof coating specialist for your project.


WHAT ARE COMMERCIAL ROOF COATINGS?


The procedure of applying a roof coating works to safeguard and increase the lifespan of an existing roofing system. Roof coatings, also referred to as roof coverings, use a thick coating composition that frequently contains high-quality resins.


Each application of a business roof coating adds an additional layer of defense. The coating's elastic qualities are maintained throughout its life cycle with the aid of the resins in the mix. The roof coating develops a fresh monolithic layer after curing. Together, the ingredients in the composition offer extra waterproofing qualities that also enable the roof coating to span minor roof gaps and membrane seams.


Standard roof paint doesn't have the protection system that a roof coating recipe does. A gallon of protective layer material will typically be applied in small amounts to a roofing system covering 100 square feet. Protective roofing contractors utilize a better approach and, on a new roofing installation, customize the application of more than several gallons per 100 square feet. By getting an estimate from your contractor, you can learn the precise requirements for your roofing installation.


THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RE-ROOFING AND ROOF COATINGS


You may choose the service you need to extend the life of your roof by understanding the distinctions between re-roofing and roof coatings. You must recognize that not all roofing companies offer the identical roofing capabilities in addition to finding the best service. Ask yourself the following questions before choosing a roofing company:


  • Do I require a brand-new roof?
  • Can you fix my roofing system?
  • The roofing materials' degree of damage
  • What kind of roof do I need for my building?


Fortunately, you may speak with a knowledgeable roofing provider to better understand your needs and how they can assist.


HOW MUCH DO ROOF COATINGS COST?


When calculating the price of a roof coating treatment, many different variables are involved. Your location, square footage, formula composition, and the kind of service needed can all have an impact on the cost of your roof coatings.


Experts estimate that flat roof coatings typically cost between $4.00 and $8.00 per square foot. Pitch and sloped roofs are included in additional estimates for roof coatings. These costs typically rise. Most structures have a variety of flat, pitched, and sloped roofing options. The type of formula employed and whether your roof requires any repairs prior to installation affect costs as well.


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ROOF COATINGS?


Coating your roof has a number of advantages. Roof coatings offer you all you need and more to make your building operate efficiently, from time and money savings to eco-friendly substitutes. Several advantages of roof coatings are as follows:


1) Environmental Appeal

Roof coatings prevent you from overfilling landfills with outdated roofing materials. Instead, you might repair your current roof by using the same roofing supplies. Roof coating formulae can help you get LEED certification for Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, and Materials and Resources from the US Green Building Council in addition to cutting down on waste and lessening your environmental impact. Our roof coatings' highly reflective finish will also help you save money on electricity, lowering your environmental impact.


2) Conserve time

A sustainable strategy is to apply a roof coating. Contrast the quick and simple installation procedures with a project to replace the roof. The bottom line is also significantly affected by roof coating installation because it is quicker than re-roofing. An expertly placed coating system might pay for itself in the first year rather than over the course of the roof's lifetime. Recycle your roof to avoid paying labor fees and landfill fees. Additionally, you won't need to stop running your regular business while we cover the roof!


3) Budget-Friendly

Speaking of financial savings, roof coatings are considerably more affordable than other types of roofing treatments. Roof coatings require less time to install because they sit directly on top of your existing roof, which results in lower labor expenses. In terms of materials, it is also less expensive. The fact that roof coating methods don't necessitate much, if any, demolition also contributes to the cheaper costs by saving on labor and landfill fees.


4) Savings on energy

Your roof coating will assist in lowering energy expenditures once it is completed. Your roof's topcoat gains reflectivity with roof coatings. High-quality UV protection is provided by the reflecting properties, which also extends the lifespan of your roof and lowers energy expenses. The interior of the building is kept cooler and more comfortable thanks to highly reflecting roof coverings. Your roof coating will enable you to use your air conditioner less, which will cut your energy utility expenses, by keeping cold air in and hot air out.


5) Resilience

Sustainability is arguably the main benefit of installing a roof coating. To extend the lifespan of your roof, these systems are renewable and may be re-coated every 10+ years. You can restore the reflectivity as the coating ages with a fresh layer or maintenance service. These choices will guarantee outstanding waterproofing performance for many years to come.


6) Simple Installation

The rapid and simple installation method of a roof coating is an additional benefit. You won't even have to leave the premises, in fact. The full roof coating installation won't create much noise, has low volatile organic compounds, and takes just one or two days to complete (depending on roof size). A tear-off and re-roof installation typically takes months, which will be quite expensive for business owners in terms of lost revenue or productivity. Using a roof coating service provider is a more affordable, quicker, and simpler way to restore your current roofing system to its former splendor.

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