Whether you have a flat roof or a low pitched roof, everyone wants to have added protection for their roof. The last thing you want to have is a roof leak. A leak can be damaging to the structure of the building as well as your belongings inside of the building. The best thing is to have added protection in the form of roof coating like EPDM Liquid Rubber.
The Application Process First you have to prep the roof surface and clean the roof from dirt, debris and loose material. Cleaning the roof is essential otherwise the coating will not adhere properly to the roof. You can apply Liquid Rubber using a sprayer, just as you would with paint. This is good technique especially if you have to coat a larger area of the roof. You can also apply Liquid Rubber manually with rollers and even paintbrushes around tight areas, just as you apply regular paint material. How Many Coats? With ordinary coatings you may have to apply multiple coats but with Liquid Rubber one coat is enough most of the times and even without a primer. The single coat will provide you enough coverage without adding un-necessary weight to the roof. This will also help you to complete the roofing project rapidly as you don’t have to wait for the initial coat to dry and then apply the second coat. Covid-19 Safety Alert: “Never ever risk your health and safety. Strictly follow the protocols recommended by WHO and CDC. If you are sick stay at home and follow the guidelines of your health care professional.” Do You Need to Work With a Professional? One thing that concerns many people is whether one can apply liquid rubber on your own or there is a need to hire professionals. If you have the right tools and DIY inclination, you can surely apply Liquid Rubber on your own by following the manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines. It will take some time to have a steady hand but this is the route that most people take and save considerable money. However, if you don’t have the time or the DIY inclination then it is always good to hire professionals. You can buy the material and let the roofer to care of the installation. Along with the benefit of protecting from rain, you can also have multiple benefits by using Liquid Rubber such as controlling the building temperature. The white coating of liquid rubber reflects the harmful UV-rays and thus keeps the building cooler and if you live in areas whether is cold you can use the black version of EPDM Liquid Rubber which absorbs sun light and make the building warmer in cold weather. More from experts can be seen at to https://www.epdmcoatings.com/blogs/2018/06/tips-for-applying-a-liquid-rubber-roof/.
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A lot of hard work goes in maintaining a commercial roof and making it to function properly. Most building owners are unaware of how to keep their building in a god shape. Most commercial roofs are flat and are made up of rubberize roofing material known as EPDM. This roofing material can be maintained and protected by applying a roof coating. There are many roof coatings available on the market but EPDM Coating’s Liquid Rubber stands out from the crowd and is unique on all fronts. But before applying a roof coating there are some important considerations to made which are as follows:
Cleaning the Roof is Essential Before applying EPDM rubber roof coating, the first step is to clean the roof from dirt, debris, oil residues and any other loose materials. The commercial roof over the time will accumulate dirt and mold, so it is wise to clean the rubber roof first before applying any roof coating. The roofing professionals hired have specialized equipment to clean the roof, by starting from one section of the roof and making their way towards the other end the roof can be cleaned in no time. Repairing All Damage Present on the Roof Before applying EPDM rubber roof coating, a thorough inspection should be done to determine the extent of damage done to the roof. Any tears, punctures and holes should be fixed first before applying the coating otherwise the coating will not adhere properly to the roof and both time and money invested will be wasted. Also if there are any ponding issues apply a liberal amount of sealant to fill in the dip that this type of condition causes. Applying the Sealant When all the prep work has been done, now it is time to apply the rubber roof coating. The professionals will start to work on one section at one time by applying a thick coat and making their way backwards to the other section. Also don’t do the honors of applying the coating yourself as you can do more harm than good. People who are hired are professionals and have the capacity and equipment to apply the coating. Hiring the right people for the job is very crucial, so before you hire any professional do a thorough background check on previous jobs undertaken and ask for references. Covid-19 Trivia: “The roofing industry is settling into the “new normal” in a corona pandemic world. The manufacturer, suppliers and roofing contractors all have made changes to their procedures and operations but impact of the unprecedented developments around the world related to the COVID-19 crisis are still unknown, so stay put stay safe.” To learn more about EPDM Liquid Rubber kindly visit https://www.epdmcoatings.com/liquid-rubber.php and for essential considerations of rubber roof coating visit https://www.epdmcoatings.com/blogs/2016/01/the-essentials-of-properly-applying-an-epdm-rubber-roof-coating/ |
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