Want to extend your roof life? Sure, who does not want that. But in today’s world, the surface of the roof is exposed to rain, sun, wind, ice and storm, and it’s tough to withstand these elements without undergoing slight wear and tear. A normal roof can last for up to 20 years, even without a full replacement. But sun and storms can cause damage, especially leaks. So, to guard your roof, roofing contractors have introduced a potential solution in the form of seal coating.
The purpose of the seal coating is to apply a waterproof sealant to your roof surface. In this way, sun, rain, and storm hit this sealant rather than hitting the roof’s shingles. Moreover, the seal coating makes your roof resistant to fire and also prevents the growth of algae and mold. Here it is important to state that coatings and sealings must be applied by professional roofing contractors otherwise you will not get fruitful results. For instance, a poor-quality product or a non-professional seal coating will not protect your roof from severe weather consequences. Non-professional roofers are likely to leave tiny holes in the seal coating that will ultimately cause leaks. So, in short, your roof coating is important and it must be carried out by a professional roofing contractor like R&D Roofing.
If your roof has a flat surface, then you must be aware of the benefits of waterproofing. Seal coating is necessary on a flat roof. Flat roofs work like a big swimming pool with a drainage system that carries water down the ground. This is why, they must be sealed coated as even a pinhole-sized crack can drain water into underlayment, and ultimately a leak. The right type of seal coating depends on your roof’s material. Like a metal coating may not be suitable for the concrete roof. Roof coatings are not much famous for sloped roofs in comparison to flat roofs. But in the past 20 years, huge progress has been observed in the proposed purposes and types of coatings. So, the sloped roofs have started getting seal coating.
Benefits of seal coating
There are numerous benefits of seal coating. Some of them are listed below.
Protects roof surfaces
We have already discussed the waterproof benefit of seal coating. Silicone and elastomeric roof sealants not just protect your roof from severe weather conditions, but also make the surface breathable to let moisture from domestic activities (like showering and cooking) to depart through the roof.
- UV protection
UV rays can cause damage to roof shingles that can lead to their degradation and curling. A good sealant can help prevent ultraviolet rays damage.
- Fire-resistance
Seal coating can also resist fire. Just make sure to choose the right kind of roof sealant if you are concerned about the roof’s fire rating.
- Decrease energy bills
Seal coating can help reduce your energy bills by decreasing the heat on the roof. Once the intensity of heat inside the home is reduced, it helps decrease the cooling costs.
- Prevent algae and mold growth
Rubber roof sealing has a low permeability that doesn’t allow moist to stay and also prevent the growth of microorganisms such as algae and mold.
