A lot of hard work goes in maintaining a commercial roof and making it to function properly. Most building owners are unaware of how to keep their building in a god shape. Most commercial roofs are flat and are made up of rubberize roofing material known as EPDM. This roofing material can be maintained and protected by applying a roof coating. There are many roof coatings available on the market but EPDM Coating’s Liquid Rubber stands out from the crowd and is unique on all fronts. But before applying a roof coating there are some important considerations to made which are as follows:
Cleaning the Roof is Essential
Before applying EPDM rubber roof coating, the first step is to clean the roof from dirt, debris, oil residues and any other loose materials. The commercial roof over the time will accumulate dirt and mold, so it is wise to clean the rubber roof first before applying any roof coating. The roofing professionals hired have specialized equipment to clean the roof, by starting from one section of the roof and making their way towards the other end the roof can be cleaned in no time.
Repairing All Damage Present on the Roof
Before applying EPDM rubber roof coating, a thorough inspection should be done to determine the extent of damage done to the roof. Any tears, punctures and holes should be fixed first before applying the coating otherwise the coating will not adhere properly to the roof and both time and money invested will be wasted. Also if there are any ponding issues apply a liberal amount of sealant to fill in the dip that this type of condition causes.
Applying the Sealant
When all the prep work has been done, now it is time to apply the rubber roof coating. The professionals will start to work on one section at one time by applying a thick coat and making their way backwards to the other section. Also don’t do the honors of applying the coating yourself as you can do more harm than good. People who are hired are professionals and have the capacity and equipment to apply the coating. Hiring the right people for the job is very crucial, so before you hire any professional do a thorough background check on previous jobs undertaken and ask for references.
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