Roof Coating & Roofing Contractor in Warner Robins, Ga.
Roof coating offers an additional layer of protection for your roof. It adds more protection against weather elements like rain and hail, but it also provides more protection against sunlight as well. Ultra-violent radiation (UV Rays) and heat are two of the main reasons that roofs wear out, and having roof coating to protect against these damaging factors can increase the longevity of your roof.
Benefits of Roof Coating
The major benefit to roof coating is that it often makes your roof last longer. It is often used on new roofs, but it can be applied to older roofs as well. You may even be able to recoat the roof later for even more long-lasting protection. Roof coating often adds 10 years to the life of the roof.
Asphalt roofs are particularly prone to UV damage. The UV rays cause a mixture of oxygen and heated hydrocarbons in the asphalt, triggering the deterioration progress. This deterioration occurs literally every day, even the cloudy ones. The sun also dries out the oils in the roof, making the materials dry and brittle. This also makes them much more prone to breakage and will eventually undermine their waterproofing.
The Warner Robins, GA sun can be brutal some days, and the heat only accelerates the deterioration process. As the heat bares down on the roof, it can cause weakness and decreased flexibility as well.
Roof coating also provides cost savings on your energy bill as well. When the roof is reflecting heat, instead of absorbing it, the roof helps cut down on the amount of energy needed to cool your home. Decreased roof temperatures often mean decreased interior temperatures.
A coating can also increase the visual appeal of your roof if you are using a coating instead of getting an entirely new roof.
Roof Coating Basics
Virtually every roof can benefit from roof coating, but there are some types of roofs that do not do well with coating. One of our roofing professionals can discuss your roof coating options with you based on your individual type of roof. We can also incorporate roof coating into our free inspection or free estimate services.
There are many types of coating available. These can include:
- Aluminum coatings
- Acrylic
- Urethane
- Silicone
- SBS
- SEBS
White coatings are highly reflective so that they do not absorb heat and damaging UV rays. These coatings are often applied using a spray, brush, or roller. Depending on the type of coating, a primer may also be beneficial. A thorough cleaning is always required, even if you are using primer.
Getting Professional Advice
Our trained professionals can help you determine which type of coating will work best for your roof based on your budget and goals for the roof, whether they are energy-focused or longevity-focused.
While you can sometimes coat a roof on your own, it really is not a good idea. You will get the full range of benefits from the coating if a trained professional helps you pick the type of coating you need and applies it according to the manufacturer’s requirements.
Worry less about your roof by adding protection-enhancing roof coating!
