3 Tips for Commercial Roof Coating

If you are preparing for an influx of customers with this year’s summer rush, you are probably checking off your list of maintenance projects to get your commercial building in shape before the busy season starts. While it is likely that you have plans for repainting walls and refinishing floors, it is time to give your roof some extra attention.

Here are three tips for commercial roof coatings with services from ELCO Painting.

Most people give very little thought to the color of their commercial roof. While aesthetic quality should certainly play a role in deciding your roof coating’s color, there is also a much more practical strategy behind roof coating colors.

Your roof is the part of your commercial building that gets the most exposure to the sun. As such, it can have a critical impact on the heating and cooling bills for your commercial building. As a business manager or owner, any investment that can improve the aesthetic quality of your business while driving down operational costs is a good idea.

Most roof coatings start off white and color can be added to them later, depending on the desires of the client. White roof coatings will have the highest level of solar reflectivity (i.e., they reflect the most sun, keeping the heat away.) Especially if you find that your cooling costs are high, sticking with a white roof is the best choice to reduce cost.

If you need a different aesthetic option or cooling costs are not an issue, the more color that is added, the lower the solar reflectivity will be.

There are several types of roof coatings that your painting contractor can apply to your roof.

Acrylic coatings can be used on a variety of different roof surfaces. This type of coating is excellently suiting to defend against things like hail and radiation damage, in addition to providing protection against ultraviolet waves. Acrylic coatings are also known for reducing temperatures by up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Silicone coatings are highly elastic and offer great weather resistance without becoming rigid or brittle over time. This type of coating also provides great protection against ultraviolet waves, resists oxidation, and is available in a wide variety of colors.

Polyurethane coatings are known to be some of the best protection against foot traffic. These coatings also have excellent rates for impact resistance. Some professionals do note, however, that this type of coating does not offer high UV resistance, but is very durable.

Fluid-applied asphaltic rubber membrane systems are roof coatings that can help to extend the life of your roof’s current system in a cost effective manner. It’s also highly weather and waterproof.

Commercial roof coatings can be an expensive and time-consuming process, so it is crucial to make sure that your investments don’t go to waste. When you are selecting local painting contractors, make sure that you choose a company that knows the ins and outs of surface restoration and other complicated tasks, rather than just interior and exterior painting.

For an expert opinion on commercial roof coatings and more, contact ELCO Painting today. Our skilled professionals can help you make all of the best decisions to serve the needs of your commercial building and your budget.

Whether you need to make major changes or just freshen up a bit before the summer rush, ELCO Painting is ready to bring your dreams to life.

ELCO Painting is more than just an industrial painting and commercial roof coating company. company. We offer home painting services, sandblasting, and other restoration needs in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southern Massachusetts. Check us out online or call us today at 401-329-0910 to experience the ELCO difference!