Coatings to Extend the Lifespan of Your Roofing

Despite the severe conditions that the roof is continually exposed to all year round, it remains one of the least maintained aspects of a structure. Since it is not safe to climb up on the roof and carry out routine maintenance checks on your won, homeowners find it easier to simply neglect this aspect of their home until a leak or some other problem crops up. The problem with this oversight is that roofing problems can quickly become aggravated when they could have easily been prevented in the first place. Other than engaging professional roofing specialists to give your structure a periodic once over, it is also recommended to install a coating that will avoid unnecessary damage to the surface of the roof. Irrespective of what type of roofing materials you have installed, here are some coatings that you could contemplate to extend the lifespan of your roofing.

PBS

PBS stands for Polystyrene Butadiene Styrene and is commonly referred to as rubberised aluminium. This type of material is very similar to the same compound that is utilised in the manufacture of tyre treads as well as soles of shoes. The aluminium infused rubber is incredibly durable and will provide your roof with a hardy barrier that protects it against weathering, abrasion and ultraviolet damage. In addition to this, the aluminium content also functions to make PBS a highly reflective material, which steadily works to decrease the chances of your home developing thermal gain when the hotter seasons roll around. If you reside in a part of Australia that is prone to long stretches of sunny climatic conditions, a PBS coating will be an excellent investment for your roofing structure.

Acrylic elastomeric

Acrylic coatings tend to look uncannily similar to paint, so some homeowners may assume that they are more decorative rather than functional. In truth, however, the acrylic is infused with compounds that allow it to form a thick, protective coating on your roof. Although the acrylic elastomeric is applied in liquid form, once it has dried and set it transforms into a thick membrane over your roofing supplies. A surprising advantage of acrylic elastomeric is its unusual flexibility. Thus, when temperature changes occur, the coating will expand and contract with the ambient atmospheric conditions, which ensures that your roof shingles are protected from excessive cracking or warping. Another reason to opt for acrylic elastomeric is its water-resistant qualities that will decrease the risk of water damage from puddles forming on your roof. 

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