Roofs experience damage because of elements like rain and humidity. After a heavy rainstorm or spell of intense humidity, you might have to spend money repairing or replacing your building’s roof. With that in mind, discover the hidden benefits of waterproof commercial roofing coatings in Dallas, TX.
Property Value Boost
As its owner, you may want to protect your building’s value. A damaged roof can take away from any equity you build in it. Waterproof commercial roof coatings, however, help protect the roof from visible, costly damage. They also help boost your building’s appraisal value.
Aesthetic Improvement
A waterproof roof coating can make your commercial roof look better. It provides a clean and uniform appearance. Improved curb appeal makes your building more enticing for people you hope to attract to it.
Customization
The curb appeal of your building can depend on the color of its roof. Adding color to it can make it look more interesting and engaging and also attract more people to it. Waterproof roof coatings for commercial buildings come in a variety of colors like white, gray, tan and black. Choose the color that best suits your aesthetic preferences or matches the exterior look of your building.
Sustainability
Waterproof commercial roof coatings are made from materials like:
- Polymer binders like acrylics, silicones and polyurethanes
- Fillers and reinforcements
- Water-repellant additives
- Elastomeric compounds
- Pigments
They last for years and make your roof more sustainable. They reduce the need for new roofing materials because of their durability and also make your building more environmentally friendly.
Durability
Manufacturers design their waterproof roof coatings for durability. The one you apply to your commercial building’s roof will hold up well in challenging elements like high wind and heavy rain that sometimes occur in the Dallas area. It will also reasonably tolerate flying debris like hail, offering you a solid investment return and fewer commercial roof repair visits.
Warranty Options
Many commercial roof coating manufacturers offer warranties on their products. These warranties can last several years and mitigate the financial risk you take on when you buy them. They even lower what you have to pay for replacements or repairs due to manufacturing or installation defects.
Noise Reduction
Reducing the noise in your building can be an important priority. For example, if you lease out the building to businesses, you may need to keep the place as quiet as possible so people can work. Likewise, if you rent out apartments or townhouses in the building, you need to reduce noise for your renters’ comfort and convenience. Commercial waterproof roof coatings dampen sounds from noisy elements like rain and hail and create a quieter environment in the building.
UV Protection
Waterproof roof coatings provide UV protection for commercial buildings. This protection extends the life of your building’s exterior paint job by blocking harmful rays from the sun. It also decreases the amount of money you have to spend to maintain your building’s outside appearance.
Chemical Damage Prevention
Commercial waterproof roof coatings resist damage from industrial chemicals. During a remodel or after a disaster like a fire, workers may use chemicals to clean and repair your building. If the coating on your roof comes into contact with them, it should prevent the chemicals from damaging your roofing materials.
Fire Resistance
Certain commercial waterproof roof coatings are also fire-resistant. These coatings include:
- Silicone
- Polyurethane
- PVC-based coatings
- PolaRoof RAC
- Elastomeric coatings
Manufacturers rate and test them for fire resistance according to ASTM E108 and ANSI/UL790 industry standards.
Thermal Shock Reduction
Thermal shock occurs from rapid temperature fluctuations. It causes many roof materials to expand and contract suddenly, leading to damage like buckling, cracks, and holes. Waterproof coatings for commercial roofs reduce thermal shock and help protect your roof from damage.
Fungus Growth Prevention
Water that pools or soaks into your roofing materials can create an environment that is ideal for algae, mildew, and other fungus to grow. This growth turns your roof green or gray and makes it look dirty and unpleasant. It also ruins the structural integrity of your roof shingles, which can cost you money to replace. Coating your roof with a waterproof coating for commercial roofs decreases the threat of fungus growth.
Quick Installation
It typically does not take a lot of time to apply waterproof coatings. Our roofers could finish the job in several hours, depending on the size of your roof. The expediency minimizes disruption to your schedule and the normal routine inside your building.
Cost Effectiveness
These coatings are also cost-effective. They cost less than what you would spend on materials and labor costs to repair the roof. They also have a lower price tag than the cost of a whole new roof replacement.
Code Inspection
As a commercial building owner, you may need your building inspected regularly to ensure it passes local building codes. An inspector who finds fault with your roof could issue you an expensive code violation fine. You may even have to close your building until you repair the roof. Protect the integrity, appearance and function of your roof with a waterproof coating instead.
Insurability
Your commercial insurer may prefer it if you waterproof your building’s roof. A roof without this layer of protection is at a higher risk of damage. Your insurer may view it as more of a liability because of the increased risk of potential repairs and replacement. Applying a waterproof coating, on the other hand, could make the roof more insurable. You may even pay less in premiums after you hire our roofers to apply a waterproof coating for your commercial roof.
Ask About Our Commercial Waterproof Roof Coating Options
At KPost Company, we’ve been serving commercial building owners in the Dallas area since 2004. Along with offering waterproofing services for commercial roofs, we also have repair and replacement services you can count on.
Contact KPost Company today to learn more about waterproof coatings for your commercial roof in Dallas.
