Maintenance
What is Coating?
Roofing Glossary · Maintenance
Definition
A fluid-applied roofing product rolled or sprayed onto an existing flat roof membrane to restore weatherproofing, extend service life, and in some cases improve reflectivity. Acrylic, silicone, and polyurethane coatings can add 10-15 years to an aging TPO, EPDM, or metal roof if applied before membrane failure. Coatings are not appropriate over heavily damaged or actively leaking roofs.
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TPOThermoplastic Polyolefin — a single-ply white or light-colored roofing membrane widely used on low-s...
→EPDMEthylene Propylene Diene Monomer — a synthetic rubber roofing membrane available in black or white, ...
→Cool RoofA roofing system specifically designed to reflect more solar energy and emit absorbed heat more effi...
→Energy StarA U.S. EPA program that certifies products meeting strict energy efficiency criteria. Energy Star ce...
→Membrane FailureThe degradation or rupture of a flat or low-slope roofing membrane system resulting in water infiltr...
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