Rubber Roofing: Protecting Your Building from New England Weather

December 1, 2018

If you haven’t yet considered rubber roofing to protect your building from New England weather, now is the time to get this solution on your radar. There are a multitude of benefits to adopting this cost-effective roofing system and the professionals at ELCO Painting can ensure your rubber roofing project is an absolute success.

When it comes to leaky roofs, ELCO Painting has you covered. Rather than spending countless hours and endless funds to replace your entire roof, we can provide you with a flawless rubber roof. With over 30 years of unparalleled customer service in roof repair, our pro painting contractors can substitute re-roofing with a seamless rubber roofing solution that we know you’ll love.

Why Should You Get Rubber Roofing?

Rubber Roofing that Enhances and Protects Your Building from New England Weather

It is no secret that New England’s harsh weather takes a toll on your roofing system. Quality rubber roofing systems can withstand snow, water, high winds, UV rays, and other harsh elements, and will last for decades to come.

Liquid applied rubber roofing is a popular choice when looking to protect your roof from harsh elements. Simply put, liquid rubber roofing is the process of waterproofing your roof. A liquid roof coating is painted onto the roof, rendering the materials waterproof. One huge advantage of rubber roofing is that it can be applied to most roof materials, including already existing roofs. Although applied liquid rubber roofing is similar to painting, it requires a precise set of skills that our painting contractors have. When waterproofing your roof, we will use a roller to paint on a monolithic, fully bonded, liquid based coating. We allow the coating to cure until it becomes a rubber-like membrane capable of stretching and returning to its original shape without any damage. We can follow up with a secondary coating, like glass-reinforced plastic, to provide additional protection.

Liquid applied rubber roofing has also proven to be energy efficient, reflecting the sun to keep your home cool in warm temperatures while insulating and trapping heat in the colder months, saving you money on your energy bill along the way! 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 you can get quality protection for your New England building without breaking the bank.

ELCO Painting Offers Rubber Roofing Services To Keep Your Roof Protected All Year Long

We achieve flawless results by using the very best rubber roofing products for every job. Our professionals always take all the required steps to achieve top quality results. Our dedicated team of pro painting contractors take full advantage of the innovative products and advanced tools available to us in order to deliver results that consistently exceed our client’s expectations.

Contact ELCO Painting

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 painting services estimate , or by giving us a call at 401-295-2201.

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