FLAT ROOF WATERPROOFING
Why Choose Polyurea for Flat Roof Repair and Protection
INVEST IN THE BEST FLAT ROOF WATERPROOFING
It goes without saying that your home or business should stay safe and dry, but that can be more difficult to maintain than you might think. Depending on a building’s construction and local environmental conditions it can be a constant battle to keep moisture out, especially with older builds. Several building elements in particular function as key points of vulnerability, where even small openings can create large problems, mostly notably including a building’s roof. Atop everyone and everything contained within a building, roofs can either be a bulwark against nature, or the front door for water and moisture. Complicating the issue, different roofing styles can further exacerbate the risks of water damage and infiltration, especially for the case of flat roofs. While more popular than ever before, flat roofs also make it easier for water to accumulate, where it’s more likely to permeate through a building and cause extensive structural damage. To help make the most out of flat roofs, polyurea flat roof waterproofing can be used as an easy, cost-effective, and multi-functional solution that’s perfect for flat roofs anywhere and of almost any kind.
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT FLAT ROOFS?
Flat roofs are an increasingly popular type of roof construction, and it’s not hard to see why considering their numerous advantages over other roofing formats. To start, they’re typically cheaper and easier to build and maintain than sloped roofs since they offer a more navigable surface with plenty of room to store tools and equipment, typically take up less space and thus require fewer materials and less labor, and their shape avoids trapping warm air or allowing conditioned air to escape, which means less money spent on climate control efforts. Perhaps most interestingly, flat roofs create opportunities for another highly useful and enjoyable space, and are often converted into gardens or other types of recreational spaces. So what’s the problem? Well, for all their benefits, flat roofs suffer from one fatal flaw: their flat surface means that water and moisture can rapidly accumulate, making it easier for water to find the path of least resistance inside a building. Moreover, water need not even enter the building to cause problems for your flat roof. Water accumulation can instead be the cause of a compromised roof, creating one problem that quickly transforms into another. So while flat roofs are great for many different private and commercial buildings, they require additional protection to reap their benefits while minimizing their drawbacks.
5 REASONS TO
WATERPROOF FLAT
ROOFS WITH POLYUREA
Whether for flat roofs, industrial flooring, farm equipment, or truck bedliners, polyurea is chosen for its unique combination of physical properties that make it an all-in-one waterproofing solution. Here are five of the top reasons why polyurea is the ultimate waterproofing technology for flat roofs:
CRACK REPAIR AND
PREVENTION
What starts as a small crack can quickly spell the beginning of the end for safe and dry building interiors. Polyurea can be used as a quick and convenient choice for shoring up existing cracks, as well as preventing new ones. That’s because polyurea neither cracks nor peels, thanks to its flexibility, and is quick to apply and cure.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
Corrosion is an ever present concern for most structures and surfaces, flat roofs included. Originating from chemical reactions that occur upon exposure to water or oxygen, corrosion can cause irreparable structural damage that can demand more than a simple repair. Polyurea is highly corrosion resistance, as its chemical insert, and prevents corrosives from making direct contact with roofing materials.
NOISE REDUCTION
A waterproofing solution need not stop at preventing water damage and infiltration, and can also be used to create benefits that improve the quality of life for the inhabitants of a home or business. Polyurea flat roof waterproofing has dual functionality as a powerful method of noise reduction, dampening vibrations that come from cars, planes, neighbors, or the myriad other urban and natural sources of noise pollution.
ANTI-SLIP AND ANTI-SKID
One of the key advantages of a flat roof is that it’s more easily accessible, whether for storage, maintenance, or recreation. This means you can expect your flat roof to experience more foot traffic, which becomes dangerous when wet. Polyurea can be used to create anti-slip and anti-skid textures that not only make it safer for the building and those inside, but also for anyone enjoying a nice day above or working hard to upgrade or maintain your new outdoor space.
COLOR CONTROL
Polyurea is first and foremost chosen for its performance benefits, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be used to upgrade the visual appeal of surfaces like flat roofs. Formulatable in myriad colors and finishes, polyurea flat roof waterproofing can be a 2-in-1 solution for moisture protection and aesthetic improvements. Moreover, polyurea’s superior color control doesn’t stop at what color it can come in, but the colors it can maintain! With the right formulation, polyurea coatings can be highly UV resistant, preventing discoloration to see your roof looking just as good as the day it was installed.
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Today there are many viable options of different materials technologies for stopping leaks on flat roofs, with one of the best being polyurea. That’s because polyurea combines robust waterproofing capabilities with other properties that make it well-suited for use on flat roofs, including noise reduction, anti-slip textures, and precise color control.
By virtue of its superior quality and performance, polyurea can be a more expensive technology for flat roof waterproofing, at least in the short term. However, because polyurea lasts much longer and performs better than many alternatives, it can actually be a significant cost saver in the long run, greatly reducing the need and expense of maintenance and repairs.
In principle, polyurea can be applied by private persons, although it’s typically not recommended. That’s because polyurea uses hazardous precursors, although the final product is considered safe and non-toxic. So while you technically can DIY polyurea projects, we recommend leaving this to professionals like ArmorThane.
FLAT ROOFS, EXCITING
OPPORTUNITIES WITH ARMORTHANE
Flat roofs have become a popular choice for many homes and businesses for good reason, and we’re here to help ensure you can enjoy their benefits without suffering from their drawbacks. With ArmorThane’s polyurea coatings, you can take advantage of cheaper and easier construction and maintenance, a highly versatile outdoor space, and more energy efficient utility costs, without having to stress about the risks of water damage and infiltration. By partnering with the best in the business, you can leverage our more than 35 years in business and over 70 years of combined coatings expertise to see your flat roof safe from water and moisture for years to come. Contact us today to learn more, and see why we’ve become the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
