What are the benefits of restoring my roof?
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Extends service life by restoring the existing roof membrane
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Provides excellent UV stability, reflectivity, and durability
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Creates a seamless and watertight roofing membrane
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Tax-deductible in the year of application
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Reduced energy usage
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Installation occurs without disrupting operations
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5-10-15-20 year warranties available
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Stops leaks and vastly improves performance
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Prevents the formation of rust and corrosion
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Costs significantly less than replacement
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Substantially reduces maintenance and energy costs
What types of products do you use to restore roofs?
The most common types of restoration products include silicone-based and acrylic-based products.
A silicone roof coating, also known as a silicone restoration membrane, is a substance that is applied onto a roof directly using special silicone roof coating rolling or spray equipment. The substance will fill in any blisters, cracks, and seams. This product provides 97% reflectivity and can save a lot of money during the summer months by keeping your roof protected and cool! This product typically comes in white, tan, or grey and works best on EPDM (rubber), TPO (rubber), or BUR (built-up roof) roofing systems. We work with many different silicone coating manufacturers - We will work with you to determine the correct product for your roof.
An acrylic roof coating is a liquid-applied seamless, fully adhered, elastomeric membrane that’s formed on the roof. It's similar to paint, but is much thicker, acting the same way as a silicone coating would. These coatings are applied 5 to 10 times thicker than a house paint. This product can be made to fit any color scheme and works best on metal and fiberglass surfaces. We primarily work with one acrylic coating manufacturer: Acrymax Technologies, Inc. (they have a subsidiary called Preservation Products, Inc. for historic preservation projects). We are proud to say that we are the Preferred Contractor for this prestigious company on the East Coast and have worked on numerous historic preservation projects with them. They work with NASA and the National Park Foundation, but treat every individual project of equal importance.
Why should I restore my roof instead of replace it?
Restore your commercial or residential roof instead of replacing it! Don’t have the extra money for a roof replacement? We may be able to restore it with roof coating and waterproofing solutions. With a flat roof or metal roof coating from Maverick Endeavors LLC, you can extend the life of your roof up to 20 years at half of the cost of a replacement, and save energy in the process.
Weathering and water intrusion can be one of the most costly types of damage that can occur to a building. Waterproofing treats a surface to prevent water from passing under hydrostatic pressure. It is commonly used to protect roofs, plaza and terrace decks, balconies, pools, planters, and fountains.
Silicone Vs Acrylic Roof Coatings: Which is Right for My Roof?
Commercial roof coatings are a perfect solution for property managers that are looking for a simple solution for a leaking or aging roof. Silicone and acrylic roof coatings are both popular options that can solve your leak problems and prolong a roof’s lifespan. Which system is right depends on the roofing system, conditions and current temperatures as to which option best suits your commercial roofing restore needs. Knowing the benefits, drawbacks and limitations of silicone and acrylic coatings can help you to make a more informed decision.
BENEFITS OF SILICONE ROOF COATINGS
Silicone roof coatings are extremely UV stable and reflect up to ninety percent of the sun’s harmful rays. This greatly reduces the cooling load, lowers utility bills and increases indoor comfort. They are also very flexible and durable due to the high concentrate of solids. This composition of high solid requires less material and allows for a single application, saving time and labor. They can withstand extreme temperatures, downpours and oxidation. Silicone coatings are better at protecting structures from ponding water than acrylic coatings.
DRAWBACKS OF SILICONE COATINGS
While silicone is an excellent choice, it tends to attract dirt and dust which requires routine maintenance to avoid the coating from losing its reflective benefits. Silicone coatings are also slippery when wet, sometimes requiring a ‘Walk Pad’ installed in highly trafficked areas.
BENEFITS OF ACRYLIC ROOF COATINGS
Acrylic roof coatings are an excellent choice for many types of substrates; modified bitumen, metal, built up, single-ply and spray polyurethane foam.
These acrylic roof coatings are very cost effective, have a high UV resistance and reflectiveness. In addition, acrylic is easily applied via spraying or rolling onto the existing substrate of the roof.
DRAWBACKS OF ACRYLIC ROOF COATINGS
While acrylic coatings have many enduring benefits, there are a few limitations. Because acrylic coatings are water-based, the coating can become brittle and delaminate from the roof when exposed to ponding water on a roof for long periods. In addition, cold temperatures slow down the drying time and make it hard for the coating to adhere to the roof. Acrylic coatings cannot be applied when temperatures drop below fifty degrees F.
So there you have it. Both Silicone and Acrylic roof coatings are very viable options. However, determining which to use depends on your particular roofing restoration needs. Maverick Endeavors LLC can help you decide the best solution for your roof.
Does your company do more than roof restorations?
Yes! We can service any type of roof. We can address residential and commercial customers in all shapes, forms, and types! We can service metal roofs, shingle roofs, flat roofs, rubber roofs, mobile homes, office buildings, residences, and more! Whatever type of roof you have, our experts can find a solution. We are there to help and can even work with your insurance company and walk you through the insurance claim process.