Top roofing products manufacturers offer different types and options in commercial building roof coating products. Across the United States, and for all types of commercial and industrial buildings, an elastomeric reflective roof coating is one of the preferred roofing choices.
There are several reasons why this roof coating is so popular. Of course, as will all materials, choosing products from a top manufacturer with a proven track record in durable roofing materials is essential. There are cheaper, low-cost elastomeric roof coatings on the market, but they have short life cycles, tend to require high levels of maintenance, and simply do not provide the cooling capacity that is the hallmark of quality reflective roof coatings.
The Flexibility Factor
As the name implies, the elastomeric reflective roof coating is a flexible roof coating. Is can be applied to a wide range of substrates, including existing membranes that may be in place. The flexibility of the roof coating makes it easy to install over roofs that have surface irregularities, which is often the case on older buildings.
Once applied, the elastomeric roof coating creates an elastic cover that locks out moisture and water and stops minor leaks. At the same time, this coating stays elastic over time, which means the movement of the roof does not create cracks or breaks in the coating. Instead, the coating flexes with the roof and maintains the barrier.
The Cooling Factor
All elastomeric reflective roof coating is designed to reflect solar heat. The surface of the roof can become a heat trap without this coating, causing HVAC systems to work harder to cool the interior of the building. With the elastomeric reflective roof, the HVAC system operation costs can be significantly lowered, and the UV rays from the sun do not cause the same level of damage to the roof as noted with standard types of roof coating materials.
