Silicone roofs are great for commercial buildings because they last a long time and are durable and cost-effective. If you want to extend your roof’s service life, consider getting commercial silicone roof coatings.
What Is a Silicone Roof Coating?
Silicone roofs, also known as silicone roof coatings, create a seamless, flexible layer of protection on commercial flat roofs.
This fluid-applied membrane is a single-ply system perfect for filling cracks and imperfections in the surface. Because of this, commercial silicone roof coatings are often used for restoring old, damaged roofs, but it can also be applied to newly installed systems to enhance their durability right from the start. Silicone roof coatings are compatible with various roofing systems, including natural metal, modified bitumen, EPDM, and TPO.
Is a Silicone Roof Coating Worth It?
If you value water-resistant, long-lasting, and cost-efficient roofing, then yes, silicone roofs are indeed worth it. Although roofing materials are already designed to withstand inclement weather and sustain natural wear and tear over the years, they can always benefit from some extra help. Commercial silicone roof coatings are a cost-effective investment that puts off the need for a roof tear-off and replacement, with the starting cost being $10 per square foot. Silicone roof coatings are applied directly to the surface for $5 per square foot. If the roof deck is still dry and functional, you can easily upgrade to a silicone roof.
How Does a Silicone Roof Coating Extend Your Structure’s Service Life?
A common question for this kind of building upgrade is “how long does a silicone roof coating last?” Commercial silicone roof coatings extend your existing roof’s service life by 20 years. Traditional roofing materials like asphalt crack and split under extreme heat. Roofing materials coated with silicone, on the other hand, are shielded from sun rays. Silicone roof coatings are perfect for weathered, damaged structures. All they require is light power washing to remove dirt, so it maintains its UV resistance.
Silicone roofs give building owners the ultimate peace of mind because they extend a roof’s service life and only require minimal maintenance. On top of that, commercial silicone roofs offer benefits like:
Reduced Energy Costs
Silicone roof coatings reflect UV rays instead of absorbing them, which keeps the roof surface cool in extreme heat. Specifically, silicone roof coatings reflect up to 90% of the sun’s harmful rays. The U.S. Department of Energy recognizes silicone’s white coloration as a cool roof coating. And when your roof’s surface stays cool, so do your indoor temperatures in the summer. As a result, you benefit from reduced utility bills since your building relies less on the air conditioner.
Excellent Insulation
Since silicone is a liquid-applied membrane, it creates a virtually impenetrable layer of protection. It closes all openings, reducing the likelihood of water intrusion. They’re also incredibly resistant to ponding water. Silicone can endure water without breaking down thanks to its moisture-cure substance: once the curing process is complete, it won’t absorb water.
Because it’s impermeable, your restored roof becomes resistant to mold. Mold spores form in damp, dark areas with excessive moisture. Mold growth is unhealthy for those in your building because it’s bad to inhale in large quantities, especially for those with mold sensitivities. It can cause symptoms in occupants like coughing and wheezing to headaches and dizziness.
Quick Application
Silicone roof coating application is simple for professional roofing contractors. First, they perform a mandatory infrared inspection to check if there are any areas on your roofing membrane that are saturated with debris. If so, they address the issue and proceed with power washing the roof’s surface to clean it up. Next, they apply a primer to the clean surface if the membrane’s seams need reinforcement. Once preliminary steps are complete, contractors spray or roll the silicone roof coating onto the surface. After it dries and passes one final inspection, the process is complete.
Manufacturer’s Warranties
Silicone roof coatings extend the life of your structure, so they’re expected to last for years on end. However, in the unlikely event of anything going wrong with their roof, it’s also under a manufacturer’s warranty. There are different options depending on the coating’s level of thickness and what roofing company they choose. Usually, manufacturer’s warranties range from five to 15 years.
Smaller Carbon Footprint
All silicone roof coatings are environmentally friendly. If your business is pushing for eco-conscious efforts, then silicone is a guilt-free roofing upgrade. High-solid silicone roofing formulations are easier on the environment since they’re solvent-free and contain low volatile organic compounds. Since commercial silicone roof coatings meet or exceed all state-regulated material safety standards, using them is allowed in all 50 states.
Contact ROOFCORP To Get Started on Your Silicone Roofing Project
Although there are several restorative options, silicone roof coatings are some of the most effective. Regardless of what kind of commercial flat roofing structure you currently have, silicone can revamp the system to give you several more years of protection. ROOFCORP business owners are responsible for a lot, including maintaining a safe and functional facility. Our crew of certified technicians takes pride in keeping your roof in pristine condition.
ROOFCORP is the one to call for a transformation you have to see to believe. We’re confident that we can exceed your expectations and restore your commercial roof’s integrity. Give us a call today to get started. We look forward to working with you!
