Repairing roof leaks, or even replacing the entire roof is something that every homeowner will need to face eventually. While investing in a high-quality roofing system at the outset will help stave that time off, it will happen sooner or later. When it does, it pays to know the right repair or replacement option. You can certainly repair or replace your roof with the existing materials, but more and more people are turning to rubber roof coatings for their many benefits. What should you know?
What Are Rubber Roof Coatings?
If you’re like many homeowners in the US, you might think that rubber roof coatings are really only applicable for businesses with flat roofs, or those with cement underlayment that needs to be protected from ponding water. While these coatings certainly do play a significant role in commercial roofing projects, they are also good fits for residential needs.
Really, rubber roof coatings are exactly what they sound like. They consist of a bucket of liquid rubber, which is usually mixed with a catalyst to incite the curing process, and then applied to the roof of your home. Depending on the actual product you’re using, you may need anywhere from one coat to three coats or more. Liquid Rubber allows you to apply just a single coat, saving you time and money.
Are Rubber Roof Coatings Really Waterproof?
Yes, rubber roof coatings are waterproof, although the time it takes for them to become so varies from one product to another. Liquid Rubber roofing is waterproof as soon as it is applied, but others on the market are not. Liquid Rubber is actually a liquidized version of EPDM, the same type of rubber that you’ll find under the hood of your car, in the shape of radiator hoses, or sealing water away inside your refrigerator, in the form of gaskets. It is high-performing, and 100% waterproof as soon as it is applied. Water-based systems cannot offer that.
What Types of Roof Can Benefit from Rubber Coatings?
Really, just about any type of residential roof can benefit from rubber roof coatings. However, depending on the type of roofing material yours uses, you may need to apply a coat of primer before applying the rubber roofing. Metal roofs with the exception of sanded stainless steel will not need primer, but conventional asphalt shingle roofs will need primer applied. You will also need to ensure that any rips, cuts or tears are cut away so that there are no cracks in the primer prior to applying the Liquid Rubber.
While there are plenty of competing rubber roof coatings on the market, only Liquid Roof offers immediate waterproofing. In addition, it is the only product that can be applied with only a single coat, saving you both time and money. In fact, it is so simple to apply that many homeowners choose to do it themselves and save money rather than hiring a professional.