How Liquid Applied Rubber Roofing Improves Your Roof

March 13, 2019

If you haven’t yet considered liquid applied rubber roofing for your roof project, now is the time to consider this popular choice. There are a variety of ways in which a liquid applied rubber roofing system improves your roof, and the professionals at ELCO Painting are here to help. With over 30 years of unparalleled customer service in roof repair, our pro painting contractors can substitute re-roofing with seamless liquid applied rubber roofing solutions that you’re sure to ove.

What to Know About Liquid Applied Rubber

What Is Liquid Applied Rubber Roofing?

Liquid applied rubber roofing is a waterproof roofing material that is painted onto your roof as a monolithic, fully bonded, liquid based coating. The coating then cures and becomes a rubber-like membrane that can expand and contract without causing any damage. This can be followed up with a second coating of reinforced plastic to provide additional protection.

How Does Liquid Applied Rubber Roofing Improve Your Roof?

Liquid applied rubber roofing improves your roof by covering it with a waterproof membrane that thoroughly protects your roof and insulates your space. Quality rubber roofing products are incredibly lightweight but can withstand water, UV rays, high winds, and other harsh elements. They will last for decades to come. Liquid applied rubber roofing has also proven to be energy efficient, reflecting the sun to keep your home cool in warm temperatures, while also insulating and trapping heat in the colder months. It’s a great solution for both the environment and your bank account!

Longevity and durability are additional key advantages when choosing a rubber roof. In general, liquid applied rubber roofing systems require minimal maintenance and care, particularly when compared to alternative roof options.

Another primary benefit of liquid applied rubber roofing is the affordable price. Even the best rubber roofing products are cost effective, meaning that you can get quality roof protection for your home without breaking the bank. And If your rubber roofing system does ever leak, repairs should be quick, painless and inexpensive.

ELCO Painting Can Improve Your Roof With Our Top Notch Liquid Applied Rubber Roofing Services

At ELCO Painting, we achieve flawless results by using the very best rubber roofing products for every job. Our professionals take every required step to achieve top quality results. Although applying liquid rubber roofing is similar to painting, it requires a precise set of skills that our painting contractors have thoroughly mastered. Our dedicated team of pro painting contractors take advantage of all the innovative products and advanced tools available to us in order to deliver results that consistently exceed our client’s expectations.

The always courteous, always professional painters at ELCO Painting offer nothing but the best when it comes to liquid applied rubber roofing and painting services. We are always punctual, polite, and friendly. We respect your space and keep our work area tidy throughout the duration of our project. Our commercial painting contractors have been satisfying customers across Rhode Island and Southern New England for over three decades. Let us show you how! Contact our local painters today by filling out our online form, requesting an industrial or residential painting services estimate , or giving us a call at 401-295-2201.

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