Even though silicone roof coatings have been around for quite some time and have established themselves as a reliable and high-quality alternative for roofing, there are still many individuals who are unclear about precisely what the coating is and the advantages that silicone roof coatings provide. However, as the benefits of silicone roof coatings continue to expand and more people use the coatings, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the benefits significantly outweigh the costs. Still, many building owners continue to believe that the benefits of silicone roof coatings do not warrant the costs. When a silicone roof coating is applied to a building's roof, the facility management, as well as the owner of the property, gain a number of advantages. The possibility for silicone coatings to be more expensive is outweighed by the advantages offered by these coatings. Let's take a look at some of the advantages of using silicone and the reasons why those advantages make the product's often more expensive price tag worthwhile.
Advantages of Using Silicone Roof Coating
We're going to look at five distinct advantages of silicone roof coatings in further depth and discuss how each of these benefits might have an effect on your business and your building. After reading this, if you have any more inquiries pertaining to silicone roof coatings, please get in touch with us and let us know.
Silicone roof coatings are often only applied in a single layer throughout the coating process.
Because silicone roof coatings have a higher solids content than acrylic and other cheaper coatings, they have the advantage of being able to be applied thicker in a single coat without sacrificing the quality of the application or their efficacy once they have cured. This is one of the most significant advantages of silicone roof coatings. This reduces the amount of time and money spent on labor on the roof. This "high-build" capacity is made possible by the precise scientific formulation of silicone coatings, which has been worked upon over the course of many years by a number of very intelligent individuals. Because the coatings may be applied at a larger thickness, the installer is able to address minor slope difficulties and minimize the amount of ponding water that occurs during the process of applying the coatings.
Silicone roof coatings almost never need a primer to be applied.
When putting a silicone roof coating to your roof, you won't often need to use a primer, which is another significant advantage of this roofing option. In most cases, a silicone coating may be put straight to the surface of the existing roof, and all that is required is good power washing. This leads to cheaper labor expenses and lower material prices since there is no need for a primer. This advantage is similar to the first benefit. Although it is true that one of the most important advantages of silicone roof coatings is that they do not need a primer, it is also true that each circumstance is unique. Some single-ply roofing systems that were very recently installed (less than five years ago) still have a filmy residue on top of them, which prevents the silicone from adhering to the surface of the system. The most important thing to remember is that even while it is quite probable that you won't use a primer, you should still do adhesion tests just to be sure.
Silicone roof coatings do not pose any threat to the natural world.
Silicone coatings do not need the use of solvents and have very low amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOC). The lack of solvent in the coatings makes them inflammable, but even if they catch fire, they won't stay ablaze for long since their flashpoint is so high and they don't have the fuel needed to keep it going. Silicone Roof Coatings contain VOC levels that are so low that they are even lower than the limits allowed by the state of California, which has the harshest regulations. Because of these characteristics, our coating not only satisfies but also surpasses the material safety standards in each of the fifty states, and as a result, it can be purchased and installed without the consumer having to worry about whether or not the material is suitable for their intended purposes.
Silicone coating has unrivaled performance as compared to other options.
If your roof has a silicone coating, standing water won't have a chance against it. Silicone, once again, because of its scientific composition that enables it to cure when exposed to moisture, provides an impenetrable barrier that is superior to any other coating in its ability to withstand the accumulation of ponding water. Even when subjected to the pressure of ponding water, coatings made of silicone will not lose their adherence and will continue to be leak-free. There are a restricted number of other coatings that may make the same claim. In addition, silicone coatings do not chalk over time as other types of coatings do since they are carefully engineered to be non-sacrificial. After installation, coatings essentially maintain their previous state and do not suffer from the gradual deterioration that results in loss of use. There will be wear and tear, and they will need recoating at some point, but they will last far longer than the majority of other coatings. One more of the performance-related advantages of silicone roof coatings is that they are resistant to the effects of exposure to ultraviolet light. This is the quality that first drew people to use them as roofing materials, and it is also one of the primary advantages that explains why people continue to use them in the market today.
Silicone coatings are very user-friendly and simple to apply.
Because of the many different reasons, the installation of a silicone coating on your roofing system is far simpler than the application of practically any other coating. Silicone coatings harden more quickly, are moisture-cured products (humidity is a benefit rather than something that must be avoided), they can fully harden in both hot and cold temperatures, which extends the roofing system into the spring and fall, and there is no risk of wash-off thanks to the careful formulation that goes into making silicone coating. One of the most important advantages provided by silicone roof coatings is their simplicity of application. These coatings remove the majority of the stress and inconvenience associated with roof repairs and replacements, which is excellent news for you.
Don't discount the usefulness of a silicone coating just because you want to make your roof last longer and perform better. There are several advantages to this kind of coating. It is a really easy system to use, and it has the potential to solve a lot of the problems that you have been having. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any inquiries; we'd love to chat. In addition, we have a pamphlet available that goes through these advantages.
Why choose silicone roofing over another roofing compound?
There are several reasons why silicone roofing is an excellent choice. This fantastic, long-lasting product is ideal for your roofing requirements. We would never have achieved the amount of business we have now if silicone roofing did not live up to the standards we set for our customers. That being stated, let's discover more about Silicone Roofing and why you should choose it for your house.
Lab research resulted in the invention of silicone for usage in a variety of applications, including roofing! Silicone is a chemical compound with characteristics similar to those of rubber and plastic. In a laboratory, it is created by mixing silicon, a periodic element, with several other polymers. We apply it using a technique known as Silicone Single Ply, or SSP for short. The procedure entails passing the required chemical components via a pressure pipe that also serves as a heater. This first mix the material before spraying a single coat over the roof.
Silicone roofing is quite affordable in comparison to other roofing products. In addition, since SSP may be put in a range of conditions and temperatures, you won't have to engage in extensive roof cleaning to prepare for the installation.
Continued Savings — Simply by keeping the building cooler, silicone roofing reduces energy expenses by 20/30 percent on average. Furthermore, silicone roofing is nearly always tax-deductible—though you should check with your local tax expert to be sure.
Warranty — We provide 15-year and 20-year manufacturer warranties.
Ecologically beneficial — The SSP procedure results in environmentally friendly deconstruction and disposal.
Extremely long-lasting — a single big seal that will protect and insulate for years to come.
It's simple to understand why SSP is such an excellent roofing material. The products, however, are just half of the problem; the other half is the contractor who conducts the job. We have a proven national reputation for a product, installation, and service excellence. Trust the experts who understand the product and the process inside and out. Contact A1 American Roofing, our knowledgeable representatives now for more information.