Even the best quality metal roofs need help sometimes to maintain their best performance level. A regular roof can reach temperatures as high as 150° on a summer day or even higher if it's particularly hot or sunny out. To keep the heat from transferring into your building, you can have a professional install a membrane coating system on the roof. When applied, they're often referred to as "cool roofs" because they help reflect heat away from a building, keeping the roof's surface as much as 50° cooler than it would be otherwise.
The membrane is a type of waterproof, durable elastomer coating. The material forms a covering that protects the roof and the inside of the building since it forms a watertight seal. It also helps with insulation, keeping the weather outside the building from affecting the temperature inside, and keeping the inside air conditioning or heat trapped inside more effectively. The material also has special shining pigments included to reflect sunlight. This protects the roof and the building from UV damage and serves as a protective layer against chemical damage.
Membrane coatings are typically formed from a large stretch of thin material. They're quick for professionals to apply, but it's important to go with an expert rather than try to do it yourself; the benefits only stay valid if the membrane is installed correctly. It can help business owners save on heating and cooling costs when put in properly since the building is more thoroughly insulated and reflects heat upward. That's not just good for your wallet; it's good for the environment, too. Since buildings with membrane coating systems on their roofs don't have to pump their air conditioner as hard, those buildings' cooling systems have lower greenhouse gas emissions.
There are over 500 different types of roof coatings, so it's important to contract with an expert who knows what sort of membrane coating would be best for your property. Some membranes are rolled onto the roof, then fastened on and glued with adhesives, or held in place with heavy ballasts. Those are ideal for low-sloped roofs, which are extremely common in commercial buildings. Some membranes are applied to roofs ahead of time at the factory so they can be installed as one unit.
If the roof is in disrepair, a new membrane can be added to extend its life. When appropriately installed, membrane roofs can last up to 40 years if you keep up good maintenance. That's in contrast to rubber roofing and another category known as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), which require more maintenance, don't last as long and don't function as well.
At Supreme Roofing Systems, we understand how nerve-wracking it can be to have a problem with your business's roof. You need to trust the company you contract with; that's why you need Supreme Roofing Systems. We view customer service as our main priority, which means getting things done right and well the first time, and we have been crowned the most-trusted roofing company in Bradford and the surrounding area. Contact us today for an estimate.
