Benefits of Installing Foam On Industrial Buildings
When it comes time to consider roofing for your industrial building, you have a few different options from which to choose. However, foam roofing is proving to be a superior choice over the alternatives. Here, you’ll find out how your building can benefit from the installation of this type of industrial roofing.
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Increased Energy Efficiency
One of the most important considerations for choosing foam roofing is the increased energy efficiency that it provides. The foam is a natural insulator, which has a significant impact on the cost of your utility bills. The material minimizes heat loss during the colder months, allowing your heating to remain in the building, rather than escaping through the roof. It can also be sealed with an elastomeric coating that makes it reflect UV rays, transforming it into a cool roof as well. This helps maintain comfortable temperatures in the summer months, while allowing your air conditioning system to work as much as 35% less than with other types of industrial roofing.
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Seamless, Waterproof Application
Foam roofing is applied as a combination liquid made of separate components. Once these components are combined and sprayed on your roof, the foam expands to around 35 times its original volume, and forms a closed-cell environment. As it expands, it completely seals all cracks and crevasses, eliminating leaks around flashing and other areas that are often prone to seeping or leakage. The foam forms a weather tight bond with the substrate, ensuring that water can’t find a way into your building.
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Enhanced Durability
Foam roofing is also a great choice for industrial buildings due to its durability. Most flat roofs require significant, and often costly, maintenance to provide even 25 years of coverage. Foam roofing has a proven history of longevity with proper maintenance. After five years, you will likely require a recoat. However, after this, it is quite possible that another coat will not be needed for up to 20 years.
Industrial roofs often have a lot of foot traffic, between HVAC systems, vents and other rooftop systems. Foam roofs are durable enough to walk on without worrying about damaging the surface. Once the foam dries, it is extremely hard, and provides exceptional protection against wear and tear under normal industrial use.
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Fast Installation
Unlike other types of industrial roofing, spray foam requires only one coat for a complete application. This is easily accomplished in a single day, which means you won’t have to deal with roofers for as much as a week or longer depending on the size of your building. Once the foam is sprayed, it dries almost immediately, ensuring a faster roofing job than with any other alternative.
Foam roofing provides a wealth of benefits for industrial roofing applications. If you’re ready to find out more about these benefits, make sure you contact us for more information. As with any major project, choosing a professional for installation will ensure the best outcomes with your foam roofing application and life expectancy, so call us today.
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