Benefits of Roof Coatings for Commercial Buildings

Coatings protect the roof and help it perform better. They can cover both commercial and residential flat roofs. However, let’s focus on commercial buildings while exploring all the benefits of roof coatings:

Sturdiness and protection

The roof comes in direct contact with elements like UV rays, rain, wind, and fluctuating temperatures. These impacts make the roof one of the most vulnerable parts of a building’s exterior. However, roof coatings protect it from these elements and prevent cracks and leaks. As such, they extend the roof’s overall lifecycle.

Energy efficiency

Some roof coatings are reflective. These coatings attract less heat by reflecting the sun away from the building, a phenomenon called “cool roof.” A cool roof means the building below will be cooler in summer and thus need less air conditioning. Consequently, these reflective roof coatings save energy bills, make the indoors more comfortable, and are a greener option.

Roof maintenance

Getting a roof coating instead of a full roof replacement could be cheaper. It’s not a patch-up for a severely damaged roof, but it can be enough for a roof that is aging or showing minor signs of damage. Furthermore, since the coating’s protection extends the roof’s service life, it also means that maintaining the roof will cost less in the long run.

Sustainability

Better temperature regulation means less strain on the HVAC system. The energy consumption is lower since the air conditioning unit doesn’t have to work as hard. Not only that, but the urban heat island effect can be lower as well. All these factors make roof coatings environmentally friendly and an excellent way for a commercial building to reduce its carbon footprint.

Furthermore, many coatings are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), so pick these for an even lower environmental impact.

Water resistance

Coatings make a barrier that stops water from seeping through the roof and into the building. They have no seams to let the water infiltrate. This is a clear advantage if the building is in an area prone to heavy rain and snow. With a coating, there will be less chance of water damage and the growth of health-hazardous mold.

Easy application

Roof coatings are easy to apply. They are less disruptive to the building’s operations than more invasive roof repairs or replacements. Therefore, commercial tenants don’t have to close their businesses for roof repairs. Also, these coatings work with metal, asphalt, membrane roofs, and more.

Give a professional roofer a call

Roof coatings have many functional benefits for commercial buildings and almost no drawbacks. Plus, they are customizable with different colors and styles. If you’re interested in improving the roof of your commercial building, contact a pro roofer for a quote.

Irish Roofing Company offers commercial, flat roofing, rolled roofing, TPO, roof coating, and protech products to Scottsdale business owners. We offer ethical and professional services.