Let’s look at the benefits of silicone as a flat roof coating.
What does it do that no other material can?
First, it withstands ponding water – indefinitely. Because silicone coatings are not water based like acrylic, they absorb no moisture. While some acrylic coatings can be reinforced with fabric to withstand a little ponding water, they are no match for silicone’s natural resistance to moisture.
Another benefit to silicone is that it doesn’t chalk off as other flat roof coatings do. Silicone is “Non-sacrificial”, and as such it doesn’t slowly shed as time goes by. It will stay fully intact for the life of the roof.
Thirdly, silicone doesn’t need to be reinforced with roof fabric, saving you time and money on installation.
The last major benefit to silicone is that you need less of it than most other flat roof coatings. As little as 2 gallons can be used for 100 square feet, less than half of what would be needed for acrylic.
Industrial adhesive – bonds permanently to most anything that is clean.
Does not break down under UV.
Stays flexible in extreme cold
200% elasticity.
Silicone is quickly becoming the go to material in the flat roof coatings market. Its benefits range from leak-free protection to improved aesthetic appeal of the roof to improved sustainability. When a silicone roof coating is installed, it is there for performance. These roofs are also highly sustainable, and could quite literally be the last roofing substrate you ever need.
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