Elastomeric Roof Coatings

摘要

First, it was adhesion to multiple substrates, then the requests were for better dirt pick-up resistance. Now, contractors are asking for - and receiving - an elastomeric roof coating that has the potential to resist hard rain much faster than previous technologies enabled. As many commercial building owners and operators know, there are numerous benefits to applying elastomeric roof coatings (ERCs) to low-slope and flat roofs. For instance, ERCs can extend the service life of roofs and lower their overall lifecycle costs. Another benefit is reducing a roof's heat load. The white roof coating reflects light, which helps to keep buildings cooler, thus reducing expensive air conditioning costs. With growing interest in energy efficiency and the urban heat island effect, many municipalities are encouraging ERC applications through various programs and incentives.