Could Your Roof Use a Coating?

摘要

Coating systems are more than just a light-colored layer over your roof - they can reflect sunlight, protect the underlying roof system from the elements and even lower your energy demand. Choosing a cold-applied product in particular can also allow for savings on labor since the contractor doesn't need to deal with bitumen feeding equipment or other tools for hot-applied systems, explains Mark Graham, Vice President of Technical Services for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Many cold-applied coatings can be applied straight out of the container with a roller, brush or sprayer. Could a cold-applied roof coating be a good fit for your building?