Even with routine maintenance, exposure to the elements can break down roofing materials. Adding a coating to the surface is like outfitting the membrane with armor, ensuring it remains protected from excessive heat, moisture buildup, and additional concerns. Below are three advantages gained by coating the roofing on your commercial building. 

3 Ways Coating the Roof Benefits Your Business 

1. Maintains Curb Appeal

If the roofing system doesn’t have a tree covering it or additional shade, there’s nothing to block the sun’s UV rays from penetrating the materials. With constant exposure to sunlight, roof color will quickly fade. The muted tint could make an otherwise well-maintained building look dingy or prematurely old. Reflective coatings retain roof color and property curb appeal by bouncing ultraviolet rays off the surface before discoloration occurs. 

2. Reduces Cooling Costs

A roof coating is like sunscreen, preventing heat from seeping through the membrane and into business interiors. Applying a protective coating on the roof reduces heat transfer, making the inside of the building seven to 10 degrees cooler. You won’t have to rely on HVAC equipment to keep the business comfortable. A new coating will reduce energy usage and shave a lot of money off monthly cooling costs.

3. Avoids Emergency Repairs

Water is a commercial roofing system’s natural enemy. When it rains, the liquid can seep between aluminum panels, collect in skylight frames, or crack concrete by causing it to expand and contract with fluctuating temperatures. Because coatings provide water-tight seals, you won’t be faced with emergency repairs and additional headaches associated with a waterlogged roof.   

For professional assistance maintaining your business’s roofing system, look to CWC Roofing and Exteriors in Saint Louis, MO, Kissimmee and Naples, FL. The team will provide product recommendations to help you find the right coating materials for the roof. To schedule a repair or replacement, call (314) 633-5777. Visit them online to learn more about how they will improve the efficiency and boost the life span of your roof.