There are a number of terms used to describe the properties and installation process of metal roof coatings. When you are selecting a coating method, it is helpful to understand many of these terms and how they may apply to your installation.
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Your roof is comprised of much more than you see from a street view. The shingles on your roof are the top layer of protection. The components, or roof shingle accessories, make a major difference in your shingles lasting and resisting water penetration. These accessories make up the entire roofing system.
While a good quality roofing system will provide all of the protection required in many areas, homeowners or businesses in harsh environments need more from their roof. High winds, ice and snow or extreme cold present additional problems that the right roofing shingles can overcome. Consider your average conditions to help you select the best shingles and complete system for your needs.
Your roof not only protects your home, a quality roof can add to the appearance. The roof covers a large amount of area and selecting the right roofing materials can add to the curb appeal of your home. You do not have to choose the most expensive roofing shingles, you can find attractive styles in all price points.
Flat roof coatings have revolutionized the way flat roofing protects businesses. No longer are such roofs subject to frequent leaks and repairs. Today's flat roof coating and flat roofs create a impermeable barrier between the snow, sleet and rain and your building. However, keeping your office, warehouse or retail outlet dry isn't the only advantage to installing a flat roof coating. This type of roofing material can also help you to conserve energy and save on your energy bills as well as reduce the entire nation's need for energy.
Hanover College continues to renovate many buildings at their campus in Hanover, IN in order to accommodate the growing student population. The more students they increase, the more classrooms they need. So Hanover College has begun to upgrade and renovate buildings. The most recent projects that Exterior Pro helped them to complete were the Lynn Hall, Stadium and Athletic Fields. They are now onto the next building, the Science Hall.
The Science Hall began when a new HVAC unit was installed and the company discovered there were two layers and the whole roof system was saturated. Originally this flat roof had a Built up Roof system that was in bad shape and began vegetation that was not intended to be there. The BUR system was holding more water than it should and even though they had not seen any major leaking inside, the roof system was in dire need of a replacement. A core cut confirmed that the roof system was holding too much water. Flat roof structures are not intended to hold so much water weight or this can lead to a roof collapse and structure problems.
Let's be honest: metal roofing can be a bit of a pain. Coating alone can be difficult and expensive to deal with, but from the minute you decide to go with a metal roof, you're dealing with roofing that can cost up to six hundred dollars a square, roofing that is unsafe to walk on after it's rained, and roofing that can be very easy to dent, especially if you're using aluminum or copper.
Commercial rubber roofing, or EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), has been a top player in the roofing industry for decades because of its superior performance, lengthy lifespan and ability to withstand temperature extremes. While EPDM is certainly an excellent choice for building owners who seek a high-value, low maintenance option for their low-sloping roof, it’s possible to take the benefits of this roofing material one step further by choosing a white EPDM roof.
Metal roofing is a strong and durable roofing material that many people prefer over other materials. However, in order to keep your metal roof in the best shape possible, it may require coating. Understanding the different types of coating available will help you make an informed decision concerning which type of coating is best for you. Currently there are over one thousand products on the market specifically for metal roof coating. This can be an overwhelming amount of options.
Some of these substrate types are generally used in commercial roofing, which may simplify the decision making process. You can make a cost effecting choice by educating yourself on these types of coatings to find out which is appropriate for your situation.
Before making a choice, however, you will need to check local, state and federal building codes to make sure you are in compliance with their regulations concerning roof coating. It is also important to check out the requirements for your particular roofing system if there is any.
Exterior Pro is proud to announce that in October 2014, they have achieved the Duro-Last “Elite Contractor Award” for accomplishing requirements for this award set by Duro-Last. Just earlier this year in March Exterior Pro joined the prestigious Duro-Last Roofing Century Club for installing over 100,000 sq. ft. of the Duro-Last commercial flat roof system in 2013 and now before the year is over with, Exterior Pro can add the Elite Contractor Award to the list.
To receive this recognition award a certified Duro-Last contractor must have installed over 150,000 sq. ft. on five or more commercial flat roof projects and have had them inspected by Duro-Last and received “outstanding” scores on the inspection results. So not only does the contractor have to install more than the above amount but they also have to receive great scores on the inspection of the workmanship quality. Each flat roof project using this roofing system is inspected by a Duro-Last representative before receiving the warranty.
