Despite the fact that the roof maintenance accounts for about 90 percent of the total building maintenance cost, most building owners have a tendency of overlooking this critical component of a building. The roof is repeatedly exposed to a variety of elements, such as airborne particulates, debris, chemicals and UV rays from the sun that can damage its surface. To prevent these elements from damaging the roof, it is imperative to apply a roof coating. Roof coatings are intended for the use of particular types of roofs, and sometimes their application is limited to specific climates. Here are the three major types of Roof Coating Tucson.
Functional Roof Coatings
Functional roof coatings are chemically compatible with the primary roof membrane. They protect the roof by preventing direct exposure to water, atmospheric elements and solar radiation. Functional roof coatings can also be used to seal imperfections in the roof membranes. Examples of functional roof coatings include bituminous emulsions, coal-tar coatings and solvent-based asphalt.
Reflective Roof Coatings
Reflective coatings protect the roof membrane by reflecting a substantial amount of solar radiations that reaches the roof surface. They use white titanium pigments or aluminum metal to reflect sunlight. By reflecting solar radiations, reflective coatings can help to reduce both peak and daily temperature cycles experienced by the roof membrane. Depending on factors such as building design and geographical climate, reflective roof coatings can help to lower building energy bills. To get the most out of reflective coatings, the roofer must choose a coating that is compatible with the roof, and must follow all the manufacturer’s preparation and application instructions.
Maintenance Systems
Maintenance systems are professionally combined coatings and reinforcing fabrics. They protect the roof by forming a secondary waterproofing membrane on the roof. Maintenance systems contain reflective coatings so they offer comparable benefits to those described above.
Quality Roof Coating In Tucson can help to extend the lifespan and performance of a roof. It is important to hire certified roofers to handle a roof coating application project. Experienced roofing contractors at Ralph Hays Roofing have an in-depth knowledge of the different types of roofing coatings. They can help the building owner choose the right roof coating and ensure it is applied correctly.
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