BENEFITS OF FLAT ROOF COATING – FAMILY ROOFING

 

CALL OR EMAIL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE – 202-276-5004

FAMILY.ROOFING@YAHOO.COM

 

At Family Roofing, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

 

BENEFITS OF FLAT ROOF COATING

If you have a flat roof, then you probably have heard of flat roof coating.  Roof sealants are added to your roof to extend its life expectancy.  Sealing a roof provides an extra layer of protective coating that can help prolong damage from extreme climates and other outdoor elements. Sealants are especially useful for roof types that collect water and debris such as flat roofs.

The benefits of roof coating

Applying a coat on your roofing has numerous benefits.  You should, however, know that it’s better when you let the coating of your roof be handled by a roofing contractor.  The experience of the roofing contractor will come in handy in giving you the best of the benefits.

Below are the most outstanding benefits of flat roof coating:

Increases the life of your roof

Coating your roof reduces its exposure to the elements and therefore makes it last longer. It prevents excess sunlight from fading its beautiful color.  The changing temperatures from extreme cold to scorching heat through the seasons can also crack your roofing.  With a coating on your roof, it will be protected from such harsh effects.

Increases the value of your home

By coating your flat roof, you can increase the value of your home.  Therefore, if you were planning to put it on the market, you can get a lucrative price for it.  You can consult with a professional to know how best to go about achieving this.

Helps regulate the temperature of your house

Coating places an additional layer of insulation on your roof.  Therefore, during summer or winter, when the weather is quite extreme, your house can better maintain its normal temperature. As a result of this, you can save some money on energy costs as you won’t have to use as much energy to maintain normal temperatures inside your house.

Coating your roof provides a few fundamental benefits:

  • It seals the roof, preventing any invisible water penetration that is eroding your roofing material

  • It bounces solar radiation away, reducing the temperature of your house (and thus reducing your cooling bills)

  • It protects the roofing material from sun damage

  • It extends the lifespan of your roof so you have to replace it less frequently

  • It prevents leaks, so repair costs are lowered

The good news about coating a flat roof is that it’s fairly inexpensive to do.  It’s typically a project any reasonably handy person can do on their own depending on the material used in your roofing system.  If you can paint, you can probably seal your flat roof DIY-style, but even if you have to hire someone, it’s not a terribly expensive job.  When you consider that coating your roof will absolutely extend its lifespan, this investment is very much worth it.