6 Reasons Why You need to go for Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Polyurethane foam roofing sure is a mouthful of a term to say, but the material’s causing a bit of a mini-revolution. The relatively advanced technology at play is applied in the form of spray foam and has opened up a host of benefits for homeowners to take advantage of. If you reside in Texas, this may well prove to be the right substance to use for your house. Consult your expert commercial roofers to see how viable of a choice this could be.

1)  It’s Incredibly Versatile

Polyurethane foam roofing is usable on both new and replacement roofs. No matter the shape, slope or configuration of the roof, the foam completely adheres to the surface. Once sprayed, the foam dries within seconds, and the result is a fast-adhering roofing membrane. No matter what material the foam is applied to, be it a metal roof, clay, tile, or concrete, it completely adheres to it. The spray is versatile enough to be applied to a variety of projects, including freezers, pipes, cold storage rooms, and even some aerospace projects. However, it takes to roofing like a duck to water, thanks to the repeated application possible on the roof surface. This means that roofs that have unusual or uneven shapes or penetrations can also be attended to. Consult your local commercial roofers to derive the most benefit out of this material.

2)  It’s Totally Seamless

Say goodbye to those pesky joints and seams that let water and air to seep in from the outside. Polyurethane foam roofing will create a perfectly seamless and near-impenetrable roofing system, no matter what the size of your home. The foam is composed of many billions of tiny closed cells, and these create an incredible barrier against water, heat, and vapors. Plus, this aspect of the material can even help you get rid of ponding. Simply increase the thickness of the spray in depressed areas, or use the spray to build up such areas or slope the roof in order to allow for better drainage.
However, do bear in mind that the roofing will still require protection through an elastomeric coating.

3)  It’s Got a Long Life Ahead of It

Spray foams have been around since the 1970s, but roofs that were installed then still do not appear to be the worse for wear. Correct application seems to be key here, however, so make sure you go with a professional roofer that you really trust. Additionally, the elastomeric coating mentioned in the previous point can very easily be re-applied once the first coatings have deteriorated.

4)  It’s Lightweight

One reason polyurethane foam roofing is so suited to re-roofing is the lightness of the finished roof. Winters in Dallas-Fort Worth can get pretty snowy, and the weight of that snow on traditional roofs can add to the already existing burden your home has to carry. An amount of foam spray that is comparable in efficacy to a traditional roof can be as many as 10 times lighter than the latter. This makes for a meaningful investment down the road in terms of how much you’ll save on repair costs.

5)  It’s Also Durable

Just because it’s lightweight doesn’t mean it’s not strong. Polyurethane foam roofing is actually very strong and doesn’t sag any more than a regular roofing system. It can easily handle foot traffic as well. While it’s true that the spray foam roofs might take damage from tools getting dropped, the extent of that damage is more easily visible and more easily reparable as well. Additionally, the property of high adhesiveness serves the material well, and these roofs are especially resistant to strong winds and uplift, and even against tornadoes and hurricanes. This durability does not detract from the foam spray’s flexibility, however. It remains capable of withstanding the pressures of expansion and contraction.

6)  The Energy Savings Alone Make It Worth It

Energy efficiency is foremost in the thoughts of any homeowner. Rising energy costs can result in some untenable bills, and it’s in your best interest to look for any ways to mitigate these. When it comes to roofing, we’ve already established that the seamlessness of polyurethane foam roofing makes for some excellent insulation. This insulation is, in fact, superior to that provided by more traditional roofs, meaning that energy losses are absolutely minimized. The energy that might have escaped through gaps or joints remains locked inside of your home, eliminating thermal drift. This goes a long way towards reducing your HVAC and energy costs. Since roofs tend to be the surface most directly responsible for thermal absorption from the sun, they cause most of the energy loss from a home. Polyurethane foam roofing, however, provides complete insulation even after 40 years of installation, and so curb these losses.
Additionally, you can dramatically decrease condensation and ice-dams from forming in the winter. A professional roofing company can create the most energy-efficient solution for your home and housing needs.

7)  It’s Sustainable & Green

The renewability of the material means that it doesn’t wear out easily. In fact, as mentioned above, if properly installed, the level of deterioration is extremely low. This means that polyurethane foam roofing doesn’t often have to be replaced during its indefinite lifetime, making it one of the greener options out there. The lack of need for constant maintenance means that these systems are extremely sustainable as there is very little waste produced as a result of them. This results in a marked decrease in landfill waste and allows for the preservation of natural resources. Additionally, polyurethane foam roofing does not contribute to ozone depletion. And finally, since the roofing systems allow for improved climate control within the home itself, there is more efficient usage of fossil fuels. This leads to lowered consumption of these fuels, and therefore the number of greenhouse gases released into the air outside is also reduced.
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