Apply a Roof Coating & Achieve a Cool Roof
After high heat, UV rays are incredibly damaging to roofs. UV radiation can break down your roofing materials, leading to issues like cracking and splintering of your shingles. While your roof does a good job withstanding the harmful effects of the sun, over time it will begin to break down. By applying a protective coating on your roof, you can further help your roofing materials withstand the sun’s damaging rays.
Roof coatings are particularly important for flat roof systems. Because a flat roof has little to no slope, they take the full force of the heat and sun all day long. There are specialized roof coatings for flat roofs which are designed to help combat both heat and UV rays. When properly applied and maintained, roof coatings have the potential to significantly extend the life span of your roof.
For example, Elastomeric is a very popular roof coating in Arizona as it can reflect the sun’s UV rays, which can help improve the overall energy efficiency of your entire building. Similarly, silicon provides excellent UV protection and can help you achieve what is called a “cool roof” because of its white, reflective color.
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Mice & Rats
Mice and rats are a never-ending threat for homeowners. They have powerful senses of smell and are attracted to even the faintest whiffs of food. They’ll chew their way into just about anything to get it, and they spread like crazy. Mice and rats are also both known for creating their nests in your walls and in the rafters above your home, which makes them a threat to the condition of your roof. They’ll also chew on other things like PVC pipe and electrical cabling, which can cause all sorts of other damage.
Birds
Birds may be able to soar through the sky, but that doesn’t mean they can stay aloft forever. They have to land eventually and when they do they’re known for causing damage. Birds have been known to build nests in the eaves or tight spaces on rooftops, which can damage your roof’s surface or break the materials. Some birds also are known to find food in the form of something like a nut and then drop it on a hard surface in order to crack it open. This may not seem like much, but the truth is that this pecking and jabbing can cause damage, especially to softer flat roof surfaces like what you’ll find on a lot of commercial building structures.
Tile Roofing
Our roof experts at Done Right Roofing take every step to create beautiful, durable roofing systems for our clients. Tile roofs are among the most aesthetically beautiful types of pitched roofing systems. They do, however, require special installation and maintenance. Why is tile the most popular roofing product in the world? It has durability beyond compare, energy cost savings, and protection like no other roofing material. With over a century of proper field performance in other parts of the world, Tiles provide the longest track record of performance compared to other roofing materials such as asphalt shingles. It requires some maintenance, but even if it needs to be removed occasionally so the roof underneath can be restored, the same tile can be placed on the roof again, having a lifespan of five to six decades.
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Roofing Facts
- Foam Roof Sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) systems and coatings provide many benefits to homeowners.
- The two most prominent benefits are waterproofing/leak prevention and insulation value. Why Install Foam Roof for Your Home?
- At Done Right Roofing, we provide full-service re-roofing and roof repairs to homeowners and building owners throughout Illinois. Licensed and bonded, our roofing contractors combine the latest technology, highest quality materials, and most advanced techniques with decades of industry-leading, client-recommended service.
- The Polyurethane Foam dries within seconds after application. Its expansion results in a weather-tight roofing membrane that is fully adhered to the substrate.
- Whether you need a new roof, roof maintenance, or roof repairs in Illinois for a tile, shingle, shake, foam, or modified roof, you can rely on our team of professionals. We also are proud to provide energy-efficient green roofs to help you save money while going green. Whatever the roofing project, we deliver top quality craftsmanship and results with integrity. We are committed to relationships with clients that are based on mutual trust and respect.
- If you’re preparing for a new construction project, do you know which material is best for your needs?
- Contact us today to learn more about the Done right Roofing team and our high-quality roofing services.