Elastomeric Commercial Roof Coatings: Types and Applications

 

Roof coatings are a great way to renew your commercial roof systems while saving time and money for your business. When meeting with a contractor, it’s important to review all of your options before making a decision. There are several types of roof coatings, and each have their own characteristics to help your facility.

At West Roofing Systems, we’ve been restoring commercial roof systems to working order while saving facility owners and managers thousands of dollars in repairs and roof replacements.

Read More: Pros and Cons to Roof Coatings

 

What are Commercial Roof Coatings?

Many facility owners choose to restore their commercial roofs rather than replace them when the warranty comes to expire. This is a smart choice that can save them money, create energy savings and renew their warranty coverage.

The best way to find out if your facility is eligible for a roof coating is to schedule for a contractor to evaluate your existing roof system. They will be able to recommend the best solution for your facility needs.

 

 

Silicone

Silicone roof coating is elastomeric and made of silicone polymers. It’s known for the great weatherability and UV resistance to protect the roof system underneath. The reflective properties of the bright white silicone contribute to the ‘Cool Roof’ name and provide energy savings for the facility.

The silicone material is preferred for areas with drastic seasonal changes because the elasticity allows normal expansion and contraction with the building structure.

 

Recommended for:

Silicone coating is good with ponding water, which is why it’s recommended for low slope and flat commercial roof systems. Contractors will use silicone as a top coat for urethane coatings and SPF Roofing installation.

Read More: Silicone Restoration Membrane: Installation and Performance

 

 

Acrylic

Acrylic roof coating is a water-based coating made with acrylic resin. If you are looking for a custom color roof coating, acrylic gives you that ability. The elastomeric qualities expand and contract with the roof while forming a seamless seal.

Since the coating is water-based, it has a narrow temperature window for the application (50º F or higher) and slow cure time (7 days) can make it difficult to schedule your project.

See More: Silicone Vs. Acrylic Commercial Roof Coatings [Infographic]

 

Recommended for:

Acrylic coating doesn’t hold up well to ponding water. Therefore it’s suitable for pitched metal and other steep slope roofing that allows water to run off. Application of acrylic coating on textured surfaces, such as built-up roofing, comes out smooth and clean.

 

 

Urethane

Urethane roof coating is a solvent-based coating that is becoming more popular on the roofing market. There are two types of urethane roof coatings: aromatic and aliphatic. These coatings have the excellent tensile strength to protect high-stress areas (walkways, penetrations, flashings, etc.)

 

Recommended for:

Urethane roof coatings are more resistant to ponding water that acrylic systems are making it good for flat or low-slope roofing. The poor UV resistance makes urethane better as a base coat with a silicone topcoat added for protection.

 

 

Butyl

Butyl roof coating is solvent-based and serves as an excellent vapor barrier. The superior elongation and high tensile strength make it very durable without cracking. The high volatile organic content is not environmentally friendly and means that it can’t be used in low VOC states.

See More: Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations

 

Recommended for:

Butyl is recommended to be used over SPF Roofing in cold storage applications. The resistance to UV rays and ponding water makes it a good choice for flat roof repair.

 

Now that you know the basics about the most popular roof coating types, you are ready to get your commercial roof restored! Commercial roof restoration is a great way to restore your weatherability, building protection and warranty.

Still not sure if your building needs a roof coating? Check out our eBook Should You Repair, Restore or Replace Your Computer Roof? to learn more about your roofing options.

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Silicone Restoration Project Profile: Bay Circle in Peachtree Corners, GA

 

Our team has recently finished an interesting project in Peachtree Corners, GA. Read below to learn how our team restored the Bay Circle Property to save the owner money on a replacement while protecting the tenants from leaks in their business suites.

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Project Information

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Project Year: 2018
Project Size: 70,000 Sq. Feet
Project Location: Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Project Overview: Silicone Restoration over a Built-Up Roof
Manufacturer Used: Henry Company

When M.K. Assets Property Management purchased the Bay Circle Property in December of 2016 they knew that the roof needed work. West Roofing Systems was recommended by Henry Company as a reliable contractor in the area.

The West Roofing Systems technical rep agreed that a silicone restoration membrane was the best path to renew the aged, but solid roof system. The Bay Circle Property already had two roof systems installed, by applying a silicone coating we deterred the need to remove the current roofs. This decision saved M.K. Assets money in time, labor, and materials.

After we determined there was slight moisture between the two existing roof systems. Per manufacturer's specifications, we were able to install roof vents to ensure the area was protected from long-term damage. These vents are permanent and will allow the roof to remain dry and in good condition for years to come.

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Final Scope of Work

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The final scope of work included:

• Roof cleaned with high-pressure air
• All blisters will be cut out and re-secured
• Approximately 50 JL-10 roof vents installed
• All seams reinforced with Henry High Solids Silicone Coating
• All penetrations sealed with Henry Silicone Roof Mastic
• Roof primed with Henry products acrylic primer at the rate of 125 sq. feet per gallon
• Basecoat of Henry High Solid Silicone Coating applied at 1.5 gallons per sq.
• Topcoat of Henry High Solids Silicone Coating applied at 1 gallon per sq.
• Henry Company 15 year material warranty
• West Roofing Systems 15-year labor warranty

 

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Aromatic vs Aliphatic Urethane Roof Coatings [Infographic]

 

What if I told you there was another option to paying for a full roof replacement? A Restoration Membrane can save you time and money when facing a commercial roof project.

Here at West Roofing Systems, we’ve been restoring commercial roof systems to working order while saving facility owners and managers thousands of dollars in repairs and roof replacements.

 

What are Commercial Roof Coatings?

Many facility owners choose to restore their commercial roofs rather than replace them when the warranty comes to expire. This is a smart choice that can save them money, create energy savings and renew their warranty coverage.

The best way to find out if your facility is eligible for a roof coating, is to schedule for a contractor to evaluate your existing roof system. They will be able to recommend the best solution for your facility needs.

Urethane Roof Coatings

Urethane roof coating is a solvent-based coating that is becoming more popular on the roofing market. There are two types of urethane roof coatings: aromatic and aliphatic. These coatings have the excellent tensile strength to protect high-stress areas (walkways, penetrations, flashings, etc.)

 

Recommended for:

Urethane roof coatings are more resistant to ponding water that acrylic systems are making it good for flat or low-slope roofing. The poor UV resistance makes urethane better as a base coat with a silicone topcoat added for protection.

 

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Still not sure if your building needs a roof coating? Check out our eBook Should You Repair, Restore or Replace Your Computer Roof? to learn more about your roofing options.

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Read More:

• My Commercial Roof Warranty Expired: What Do I Do?
• How To Pay For Your New Commercial Roof

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SPF Project Profile: Medina Castle

 

Our team has recently finished an interesting project in Medina, Ohio. Read below to learn how our team installed a new SPF roof and saved the owner of this Medina Castle from potential damage in the future.

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Project Information

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Project Year: 2018
Project Size: 2,200 Sq. Feet
Project Location: Medina, Ohio
Project Overview: Spray Polyurethane Foam Roof Replacement
Manufacturer Used: Accella Polyurethanes

When the new owner purchased his Medina Castle home, he knew that the roof needed work. With an aged spray polyurethane foam roof and deteriorated silicone coating, his contractor referred West Roofing Systems to replace the roof system.

The roof suffered some damage from neglect. The silicone coating applied was not adhering to the existing SPF roof system. This application without proper adhesion led to delamination and peeling.

While the minimal damage meant that a silicone restoration membrane was an option, our technical rep wanted to ensure that the silicone adhered properly. The decision was made to remove all of the existing silicone and top 1/2 inch of spray foam. The new foam and silicone will guarantee proper adhesion and protection.

Our team took extra care of this grand, but still residential building. Masking mechanical equipment and preventing overspray to protect the homeowner's property from any potential damage. And his 20-year warranty gives him peace of mind that his castle is protected for years to come.

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Final Scope of Work

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The final scope of work included:

• Pre-job inspection
• High-pressure (3,000 PSI) water cleaning on edges and penetrations for all surface contaminants
• Scarification of deteriorated coating and existing spray foam to a depth of approximately 1/2"
• Any wet roofing removed down to substrate
• Rooftop mechanical equipment masked for protection during installation
• Accella Premiseal 280 Closed Cell Spray Foam applied to a thickness of 1.5 inches
• Foam installed to ensure proper drainage and to complete a feathered edge
• Apply Accella Poly-Sil 2500 High Solids Silicone Base Coat to 20 mils
• Apply Accella Poly-Sil 2500 High Solids Silicone Top Coat to 10 mils
• Apply ceramic granules at 30 lbs per square
• Owner issued twenty-year full system contractor's warranty

 

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My Commercial Roof Warranty Expired: What Do I Do?

 

If your commercial roof was installed correctly, you might not have any issues during the lifetime of your roof warranty. While your roof may be in excellent condition, it’s important to know and take action when your commercial roof warranty expires.

Roof warranties are essential to protect yourself and your building from faulty products and costly repairs. An expired roof warranty is a reminder that you have an aged roof that you need to keep in working condition.

At West Roofing Systems, our team of experts helps customers with new and existing warranties every day. But what should you do after your original roof warranty expires? In this article, we cover your options to protect your roof systems.

 

Renew Your Commercial Roof Warranty

When your commercial roof warranty expires, it’s recommended that you take steps to renew your warranty. A renewed roof warranty can last up to 20 years and gives you peace of mind that your roof is in a safe condition and that you are covered in the unfortunate event of a repair.

You have a few options to renew your commercial roof warranty:

• Silicone Restoration Membrane: Silicone Restoration Membrane (SRM) is a fluid applied silicone coating sprayed directly onto an existing roof system. Many facility owners choose to restore their commercial roofs rather than replace them when the warranty comes to expire. This is a smart choice that can save them money, create energy savings and renew their warranty coverage.

 

• Install a New Roof: If you are having troubles with your aged roof, you may want to consider installing a new roof system altogether. This is a viable option when significant damage causes the cost of repairs to come close to the cost of a full replacement. If you have two roof systems already, you will have to remove one or both roofs to install a new system.

 

Read More: Should Your Repair, Restore or Replace Your Roof System?

 

Remain Out of Warranty

You always have the option to do nothing. You can keep your roof out of warranty and hope for the best. Some people have SPF roofs that are 15 years out of warranty and are still leak-free…so what’s the risk? You are risking a lot.

If you don’t have a warranty on your roof system, (or if you have a voided warranty on your roof system), it means that the cost for every repair and visit from a roofing contractor is coming out of pocket. While an inspection or a small repair may not cost a lot of money, if you discover a leak or major damage to your roof, it could be a significant financial hit to you or your company.

 

 

Types of Commercial Roof Warranties

• Contractor’s Workmanship Guarantee - A contractor workmanship guarantee is issued by the contractor or company that installed the roof on your facility. Workmanship warranties typically cover the cost of labor and materials for the necessary repairs and last one to ten years depending on the contractor.

 

• Manufacturer’s Material Warranty - A manufacturer product warranty is issued by the company that manufactures the materials used by your contractor. These warranties cover any failures or defects in the materials used and are only issued after the contractor installs the materials

 

• Manufacturer’s Full System Warranty - A full system warranty that is provided by the material manufacturer covers not only the material used, but it will also cover the flashings and other accessories used for the roof system. The costs for the labor to replace the materials is also included.

 

 

Protecting Your Commercial Roof System

An average roof warranty requires at least one roof inspection to be performed a year by an authorized contractor. This requirement is beneficial for the property owner and the company that issues the warranty. By enrolling for a commercial roof maintenance plan, you can proactively protect your roof from costly repairs and remain in warranty.

During the yearly inspection, the inspector will check for not only current problems but areas that could turn into problems in the future. This allows repairs to be made before they grow larger and become costly.

Read More: Why Do I Need a Roof Maintenance Plan if I Have a Warranty?

 

A good maintenance plan will go a step further; they will clean your gutters, mend your flashings and perform minor repairs for the cost of the program. Having a service team visit your roof regularly not only gives you peace of mind, but it expands your roof’s lifespan and keeps you within your warranty guidelines.

Choosing West Roofing Systems as a turnkey roofing company will provide you with highly trained teams and award-winning service. Our services are flexible and diverse; we can recoat, repair or replace your facility’s roof so that it lasts decades.

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How to Pay for Your New Commercial Roof

 

Are you ready to get the new roof installed? No more leaks, energy savings, and happy employees! Cost is probably a significant factor in your new roof project. But never fear, you have plenty of options to help pay for your building improvements.

At West Roofing Systems, we work will businesses, non-profits and municipal groups of all sizes. We recognize that you may not have all of the funds available to make recommended upgrades to your facility.

In this article, we cover a few ways you can pay for your new commercial roof.

 

Section 179

As of Jan. 1, 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has expanded the definition of qualified property that is eligible for expensing under Section 179 Tax Deduction; this includes improvements to commercial roofing.

Read More: Section 179 Tax Deduction for Commercial Buildings

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the amount of money that taxpayers are allowed to deduct has increased to $1 million on their income taxes as an expense, rather than requiring the cost of the property to be capitalized and depreciated.

It may seem daunting when you start looking into tax law, but Section 179 is not as complicated as it may seem. Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code allows a business to deduct, for the current tax year, the full purchase price of equipment and off-the-shelf software that qualifies for the deduction.

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Simply put, the US government wants businesses to invest in themselves, so if you purchase something for your business that qualifies, you can deduct the full price of that business purchase on your taxes of that same calendar year.

 

 

Cooperative Purchasing

 

Government, educational and non-profit agencies are often required to obtain goods and services through a procurement process to ensure that the funds are used wisely. This procurement process involves collecting bids from contractors to find a contractor at the lowest price.

 

Read More: How to Easily Meet Your Bid Requirements Through Cooperative Purchasing

Every state has “joint powers” or cooperative purchasing laws that allow one agency to use the work done by another. Cooperative purchasing organizations create a network of members and vendors to leverage contractor bids from all over the country to fulfill your agency bid requirement while virtually eliminating the administrative work needed from your team.

More Information: West Roofing Systems and Sourcewell Coop Purchasing

When an agency is required to go through a bid process to secure a vendor for their project, there may be an emphasis on choosing the low-bid contractor which runs the risk of a low-

quality contractor. Cooperative purchasing allows agencies the flexibility to select the contractor that best fits their needs, from price to quality and contractor qualifications.

 

 

Grants

It’s common for the government to award funds for capital improvement projects. There are many organizations that can benefit from a grant for their capital improvements: nonprofits, municipalities, small businesses, businesses investing in eco-friendly or energy saving practices… to name a few.

Common types of grants include:

• Block Grants – community development or social services
• Government Grants – federal grants to promote sustainable communities
• Energy Incentives – to encourage the implementation of energy saving practices

To receive a grant from either the government or a private party, you will have to match a set of criteria and apply. Roofing project proposals usually can be included to help make your case, but keep in mind that you are competing against other organizations that are applying for the same grant.

 

 

Financing

Many businesses use financing to pay for their capital improvements. You can get a loan from a bank or other type of lending institution, but first, you should weigh your pros and cons. You will have to go through the loan application process, and you may have to pay a down payment and/or provide collateral. You will also have to pay interest on top of the project price.

There is an upside to financing your roof, the interest from your payments are considered a business expense, and you can deduct the interest total from your taxable income.

Read More: Options and Impacts of Capital Improvement Financing And Planning

 

West Roofing Systems Business Partnerships

At West Roofing Systems, we have built business partnerships in our community. We are partnered with a trusted bank to help bring affordable financing to help our customers.

These types of partnerships can be win-win-win for all parties involved:

• The customer can get approved for financing – sometimes with a bit of a discount
• The bank can provide financing to a trusted company
• The contractor sells the project and can get started quickly

 

Terms

While it may be uncommon, you can ask your contractor to pay for your project in installments, or on terms. This usually comes with a payment due on the project completion, and the balance is to be paid off in a specific time frame. This type of payment plan will come with interest, so the longer you take to pay off your bill means the more you pay.

This option would be ideal for companies or groups that run on limited cash flow. Your contractor will want to do their due diligence before accepting payments on terms; they will pull a D&B Report and most often, you need to have a stable relationship with your contractor.

 

As you can see, there are many options to pay for your new commercial roof installation or repairs. Don’t settle for a leaky roof again!

Here at West Roofing Systems, we’ve installed over 57,700,000 sq. feet of roofing domestically and internationally. are dedicated to not selling you a new roof but working with you on a solution for your roofing problem.

If you have any further questions about what your commercial roofing system will cost or how to start a project, email us anytime at info@westroofingsystems.comor by filling out our form online to find out more.

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• How Much Will a Commercial Roof Cost?
• My Contractor Ripped Me Off: What Do I Do?
• How to Compare Commercial Roofing Quotes

 

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