Roof maintanence

White coatings can be applied to just about any roofing surface, membrane or substrate provided that there is compatibility between the white coating and the underlying membrane.

There are some benefits to applying white roof coatings as a
roof maintenance solution:

• The coating protects a roof against extreme temperatures and UV radiation by reflecting visible light and preventing UV radiation, which causes heat to shift to building interiors,
• White roof coatings can extend roof system life cycles
• It results in less waste/no tear off
• White roof coatings provide a more comfortable environment for building occupants
• Energy demands and AC/cooling costs are reduced

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Articles
The following articles provide additional information regarding roof maintenance and reroofing. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these documents.
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Can Acrylic Coatings Save Your Next Roof?
This research paper explains the process of asphalt degradation over time and reveals the performance of acrylic maintenance coatings site-aged for six to 10 years, over both BUR and shingle roofs.

The CN Tower Skypod – A Critical and Prestigious Re-Roof Project
The roof of Toronto’s Skypod is situated about two-thirds the way up the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the world. Among other things, the 12,000 sq. ft. roof space holds the largest revolving restaurant in the world. This article covers the esteemed re-roof project of the Skypod and the sound technical application of a fluid-applied membrane based on RHOPLEX® ELASTOMERIC acrylic technology from Rohm and Haas Company.