When you are looking for ways to extend the service life of your facility, it’s important to consider every inch of the building’s envelope. The strength and durability of your roof make an impact throughout your industrial facility. Its repercussions range even as far as the building’s foundations.
The better your roof, the fewer structural problems you are likely to have.
But industrial facilities are rarely in a position to have the roof completely replaced. In addition to cost, the potential for disrupted work makes it unlikely. The need to protect interior surfaces before roofing work is done can add weeks to the overall project timeline.
While there’s no replacement for a structurally sound roof, there are ways to make sure your current roof performs at its best. Professional roof coatings can be applied quickly and offer you long-lasting results.
Industrial roof coatings are also cost-effective. You may be able to coat your entire roof for the funds you would have to spend replacing even a quarter of your roof, to say nothing of the cost of work slowdowns.
Here are the biggest benefits that make quality coatings a great investment:
1. Improved Longevity of Your Roof
With any work you do on the roof, longevity is the watchword. The average residential roof costs about $830 to repair, and the high standards required of an industrial roof mean that they can cost far more. Once those repairs start and become frequent, it often means a downward spiral for the roof.
Industrial coatings can apply anti-UV, anti-corrosion, and waterproofing protection to your roof. By acting on these essential risk factors, you could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the coming years. Depending on your roofing materials, coating and maintenance can add five years or more to a roof’s life.
2. Reduced Facility Energy Usage
Your roof is one of the major determinants of energy usage in your facility. The surface area presented by your roof can reflect large quantities of solar radiation, potentially making it much easier to maintain the operating temperatures you need. That remains true no matter if it’s hot or cold outside.
The metal roof of the average industrial facility is well-positioned to achieve savings.
But to do it, the roof needs to be fully intact and free of corrosion. Heat transfer properties of the roof change as it becomes warped or imperfections develop on the surface. Proactive use of industrial coatings is the key to maintaining surface integrity over the long haul.
3. Improved Aesthetics and Lower Fading
Roof fading can make your building look old and worn out before its time. Coatings keep your building looking its freshest for longer. This makes a big difference if aesthetic considerations are important to your leadership or other stakeholders who keep your business moving.
Once the paint starts to chip on a roof, it usually leads to a domino effect that results in heavy maintenance and repair costs. It might take only a day to apply coatings that will halt this process in its tracks. With a versatile array of coatings to choose from, there are plenty of options for prefinished and metal surfaces.
4. Higher Weather Resistance
No matter the climate, the weather is a driving factor in how well your facility’s exterior stands up over the years. That is especially true in Florida. Coastal areas have to contend with salt attack from sea breezes and even inland communities can suffer severe rain and wind throughout the summer.
Industrial waterproofing coatings help you create the tight seal you need to prevent moisture intrusion in and around your roof. A small leak can compromise your interior walls even if damage isn’t apparent right away, opening the door to future issues. Coatings make up part of your first line of defense.
5. Defense Against Exterior Growth
In hot, humid environments, mildew and algae can grow on building exteriors. These unsightly black, green, or blue patches can take root in roofs and work their way across the walls. While their potential for damage is limited, they can be cited as a safety or sanitation failure in your workplace safety policies.
While an industrial metal roof offers some protection, industrial roof coatings extend it to a new level. They create an inhospitable environment for unwanted growth, especially on the shady side of structures where vulnerability is high. That may save you the trouble of pressure washing every year.
Add Industrial Roof Coatings to Your Building Maintenance Strategy
Coatings already protect your sensitive interior surfaces, expensive equipment, and even the structural members of your building. Your roof isn’t just “out of sight, out of mind” – it deserves the same level of careful attention. As part of your total maintenance strategy, rooftop coatings can help you achieve your goals in savings, efficiency, and safety facility-wide.
