Roof Coatings and the Weather: What You Should Know
By adding a roof coating to your roof, you can protect it from various environmental factors. In fact, roof coating are great for roofs on commercial buildings for this reason. However, the coating on your roof may act a certain way depending on how the weather is in the area you live in. Let’s go over a few examples.
Roof Coatings in Hot, Dry Climates
As you probably have observed, El Paso has a hot, dry climate. So what does this mean for your roof coating? Well, a few things. First, you’ll want to use a roof coating that can handle being in the sun for the majority of the year. Second, since El Paso’s weather patterns or rather sporadic, you’ll want one that can accommodate to the constant changes in your roof size and shape. This is because, when the weather fluctuates, your roof expands and contracts. This is known as shock. You’ll want a roof coating that can handle a constant change in weather.
Cold Climates
In colder climates, you’ll want a roof coating that can protect it even when the temperatures dip below freezing. Many roof coatings come as “intermediate-grade” products, which can accommodate all temperatures. But, to be safe, you can also hire a roofing company to apply a “cold-grade” roof coating to better accommodate the temperature changes. You can always talk to a qualified roofer about what your options are and what you can do to better protect your roof.
Rainy Climates
Most roof coatings can accommodate for rainy climates. One thing that can be tricky is applying a roof coating in a rainy climate. This is because you want to apply it when it is dry outside, so it’ll stick better. But if it’s rainy for days and days at a time, finding a time to apply it can be difficult. Luckily, professional roofers can accommodate this and will know the best ways for applying the coating.
How do Roof Coatings Help?
A roof coating helps to not only protect your roof, but to keep your home insulated, accommodate for sporadic weather patterns, and protect it from dust and other issues. Roof coatings are beneficial and should be applied to most roofs, especially flat roofs.
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