Many businesses, commercial buildings, and Beck Roofing & Restoration warehouses have flat roofs. They’re particularly useful for creating extra outdoor space, giving you easy access to clean or repair them, and offer wind resistance.
A common myth is the flat roofs are not durable and cannot hold the weight of snow, but this is not true. Building codes require that flat roofs be able to carry enough weight to protect the structural integrity of the building.
However, what you will find is that flat roofs need a higher degree of maintenance. With that in mind, here are some of the best flat roof coating solutions to protect your roof from the elements and natural aging.
Flat roof coating can ensure that your roof lasts another 10-15 years without needing to be replaced. It prevents leaks, is easy to apply, and gives you the longevity you need at a much lower cost than replacing the entire roof.
A reliable roof coating company like Beck Roofing & Restoration can inspect your current roof and suggest the best coating for you. Which coating you need depends on the type of roof you have and whether your roof has a high amount of traffic. There are many solutions you can choose from, so keep reading to see your options.
Types of Flat Roof Coating
There are several types of roof coatings that provide particular benefits to flat roofs. They include asphalt, acrylic, polyureas, and urethanes. Each has a different purpose, so while they all work, your needs will determine which type of flat roof coating you choose.
Asphalt
Asphalt coatings are mixed with a solvent that helps thin the asphalt, making application easy via spray nozzle or brush. Some asphalt coatings have added aluminum to aid in sun reflection. Other additives can increase the strength, thickness, or longevity of the coating.
Asphalt emulsions use water instead of a solvent to thin the mixture. The same additives can create additional strength, thickness, and longevity, and it’s applied the same way. The benefit of using water is that the solution doesn’t allow water to pool, which can aid in a non-slip surface that can accommodate heavy traffic.
Acrylic
Acrylic elastomers are highly reflective and usually installed on bituminous and non-bituminous roofing. This reflective surface aids in deflecting heat, keeping your building cooler and better insulated.
Acrylic is extremely durable. It has been used for decades for Beck Roofing & Restoration purposes, and because of its easy application, it is more cost-effective and provides the best value.
Polyureas
Polyureas haven’t been used for as long as some of the other coatings on the market. Some polyureas are similar to polyurethane and others are closer to urethane. These types of coatings are continually being modified by manufacturers to make them even better.
Polyureas provide excellent abrasion resistance, structural enhancement, corrosion protection, waterproofing, and chemical resistance.
Urethanes
Urethanes are used commonly on concrete surfaces like driveways and parking garages. They can also be used on wood. They are used alone and not layered with other roofing products. Urethane coatings are perfect for high traffic areas because they are seamless, flexible, and durable.
Urethane coatings expand and contract with your roof, resist water pooling, and are more impact resistant than many other flat roof coatings.
How Flat Roof Coating is Applied
Flat roof coating contractors usually brush or spray your roof coating onto the surface. The length of the process depends on which kind of coating you choose and the size of your roof.
First, they’ll clean your roof, identifying any areas that need to be repaired. Next, they’ll fix any holes, tears, or open seams so that the coating will be as effective as possible. Then they’ll start in one corner and either spray or brush the coating on in small sections.
The weather conditions have to be just right as well. Applying a roof coating when the roof is too hot or too cold can affect its adhesive qualities. Sometimes a flat roof coating service will only work early in the morning if the peak temperatures that day are not favorable.
It can take up to 24 hours for the coating to dry and your flat roof coating company may recommend you stay off it for even longer depending on how much time it needs to set.
If you need flat roof coating in Houston, contact Beck Roofing & Restoration. Our professionals can help you determine which coating is best for your building. We provide free inspections, and our installation is thorough and professional. Check this page for rubber roof coatings.
The crew arrived when they said they would and got right to work. The office and crew leader communicated readily, always answered the phone, and checked with us to clarify details as they progressed. The work is as we expected and they… More cleaned up behind themselves before they left. Would not hesitate to recommend to friends and family.
We have had Beck do 2 jobs for us. From the call to get an estimate each time, to giving us an estimate and completing in a timely manner. They were friendly, helpful and professional. Our project manager, Jesus and his team were very… More personable and completing in a timely manner and very thorough in their work and clean up of site. We highly recommend Beck for all your restoration needs.
Had a new roof put on my house today. Beck Roofing and Restoration , Brandy and Erik Jones did the job!! Excellent workmanship, courteous and pleasant company. Their company went above and beyond protecting all my property and personal… More things such as yard ornaments and flowers. Everything was covered with tarps , all scraps and nails were collected Completely before they left. Brandy & Erik worked with my insurance and satellite companies to ensure smooth operation. Owners oversaw the entire job to ensure that it was done properly and quality of work impeccably done. Their crew did excellent work in cleaning and left the resident so clean , you wouldn’t know they had been here. If you need your roof replaced or any restoration done definitely consider this company.
Will definitely be using this company for any future jobs 🥰. Very happy and satisfied customer!
Beck Roofing and Restoration is nothing short of AMAZING! They professionally walked us through the entire process of changing our entire roof. All of my questions and concerns were responded to timely. They are very knowledgeable in this… More industry and recommend what is best for their customers. I am very impressed with their fast turn around time , very meticulous, thorough and clean work. One very, very pleased customer here!
They have done a great job, honest, and gave me a great price. The job was clean and efficient. They were in and out in less than half of a day, and the gutters match amazingly. They don't even look like gutters! I highly recommend… More getting the screen!
Had a bullet come through our roof. Eric and his crew not only fixed the hole, but repaired another part of our roof a previous contractor had installed completely wrong that was leaking and we didn't even know! Great customer service… More and honorable work! Will be using again for future projects.
Erik and his team of professionals, set the gold standard for a company that earns a 5 star rating. I've never experienced such professionalism, punctuality, honesty, integrity, communication, and most importantly: exceptional work.… More Erik offered me advice based on honesty and taking care of the clients needs, rather than his bottom line. I have nothing but good things to say and will be using them again and recommending them to friends and family. Thanks for the awesome repair work!
Husband and wife team communicate well and update often with photos and videos of damage and repair. The final cost was close to the original estimate. The crew cleaned up everyday and they soft washed the front and back porches/decks,… More drive and walkways at the end. All areas of concern were repaired and the fresh paint/gutters make the house look 10 years younger!
I purchased a home that has a 20+ year old standing seam metal roof. I had a small leak coming from poor chimney flashing that needed to be repaired. I was having a hard time getting anyone to come out and look at it because it was such… More a small job. When I called Beck Roofing, they were very accommodating from the get go and also offered their service to do a full roof inspection while they were there.
Upon inspection, they noticed the ridge caps were installed with improper screws causing damage and rust on the panels. They gave me a bid to repair it correctly in order to preserve the life of the roof. It ended up being a much bigger job than originally anticipated yet they did not raise the original bid price once they uncovered other issues as they were removing the caps. This is so rare these days and frankly refreshing. They honored their bid! The crews were super, and the follow up by Erik and Sandy was amazing.
They also offer roof cleaning service as well.
I am so pleased how it all turned out and have no doubt this will extend the life another 25+ years.
I am so very thankful to Eric and his crew. I had a leak in my ceiling that no one else could seem to find or fix. Eric came and found the problem right away and we quickly scheduled it for repairs. He and his crew was amazing and very… More respectful of my property even when I wasn't home.
From the first phone call with Sandy to the end of the job, everyone was so helpful and understanding.
Thank you all so much for a job well done.
Everyone at Beck Roofing and Restoration has been amazing. They helped us mitigate and rebuild our house after we had many pipes bust in the freeze. They worked with us through every step of the process, help us custom build cabinets… More to be exactly what we wanted, and guided us though the decision making process. Then when it came time for our roof to be replaced, they took care of us once again. They took all the needed pictures for insurance documentation and supported us through the entire process twice. Brandy and Erik have been beyond amazing and we are so thankful for everything they have done to help us make this process easier and positive. We will definitely use them for any remodeling we do in the future. Thank you all so much!
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