SPRAY FOAM ROOFING
HIGH-PERFORMANCE SPRAY FOAM INSULATION FOR STRONGER, SAFER, AND EASIER ROOFS
There are few more daunting home improvement projects than installing or repairing a roof; talk about something hanging over your head! For better or for worse, maintaining roofs is but one of the many burdens of being a homeowner, and most people are looking for the best balance between affordability, performance, and convenience. If you’re one of these people, do I have good news for you! Spray foam roofing, or roofing composed of robust spray foam materials like polyurethane, strikes the optimal balance between these three key considerations. They’re cost-effective, long-lasting, and easy to install, repair, and maintain, seeing them become one of the fastest growing categories of new roofing. Whether you’re stuck in the cycle of repairing leak after leak, or want something aesthetic but energy-efficient, spray foam roofing offers myriad benefits that just might make it the best choice for your home.
BETTER INSULATION
Spray foam roofing offers combined protection and insulation to keep your home safe and comfortable. In fact, spray foam is often used as a dedicated insulation material, thanks to its high spray foam R-value. The spray foam R-value, or simply, the R-value, is a simple standard measure of an insulation material’s resistance to thermal transport, or the conduction of heat through the material. The higher the R-value, the better the insulating properties of the material, and spray foam insulation is known to have the highest R-value per inch out of any common type of building insulation, with a R-value of 6.6 per inch. This is over 1.5 points higher than XPS insulation (5.0 per inch), and almost double that of EPS insulation (3.85 per inch), two leading alternatives praised for their high-performance as insulating materials. With better insulation, your home will be more comfortable for longer, while also saving money on heating and cooling costs.
SIMPLE REPAIRS FOR MAXIMUM LONGEVITY
Unlike other types of roofing, spray foam roofing can be easily repaired for routine maintenance or when it’s time to consider getting a new roof. This is because spray foam roofs can be locally re-coated, meaning additional layers of spray foam can be applied to correct for damage or deformity, or to replace worn layers from decades prior. Simply apply spray foam to the area or areas of concern, or reapply to your entire roof to return it good as new. It’s generally recommended to periodically measure the thickness of your remaining spray foam roof, and compare it to its initial thickness. Once your roof is less than approximately 10 mils, or about one third its original thickness, it’s time to get spraying! In only a matter of hours, your roof will be better than ever, and ready for rehabilitation time and time again for a truly renewable roofing solution.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, spray foam roofing functions as a highly effective insulator, reflected by its high spray foam R-value. A material’s R-value is a measure of its insulating properties, for which spray foam has the highest value per inch compared to any other type of common building insulation. This is why spray foam is commonly used for building insulation in roofing and beyond.
Spray foam roofing has become an increasingly popular option for many homes, thanks to its improved insulation, easy re-coating, and quicker installation times. However, spray foam roofing can be costly in the short term, and requires professional assistance to ensure a quality application resistant to punctures and other installation inadequacies.
The cost of spray foam roofing depends on many different factors, including the size of the roof, the type of spray foam, the application environment, and more. Compared to other common roofing systems, spray foam roofing can require higher upfront costs, but these costs are offset by the lasting performance of this advanced type of roofing.
QUICKER AND EASIER
APPLICATIONS
Installing new roofing can be a long and arduous process, costing an arm and a leg in terms of both time and money. Compared to many other popular roofing systems, spray foam roofing is quicker and easier to install, largely thanks to its application using high-pressure spray equipment. Each component is ejected from the nozzle of these tools, reacting on site to form a uniform layer of spray foam materials like polyurethane with high precision. This allows applicators to navigate penetrations or other challenging surfaces with ease, conforming to unique geometries and seamlessly integrating into the rest of the space. Moreover, the high precision and low density of spray foam applications also means that spray foam roofing requires far less material than traditional systems, making it even easier and more sustainable
FIND OR BECOME AN APPLICATOR
If you’re looking for the best of the best for your spray foam roofing project, look no further than ArmorThane. We’re a team of coatings experts with over 35 years in business, and more than 70 years of combined coatings expertise. Whether it’s spray foam roofing, bedliner paint jobs, military blast mitigation, or anything in between, we’re ready to tackle almost any coating project, and have yet to face a challenge we couldn’t overcome. That’s why we also offer comprehensive startup packages with everything you need to become a certified professional applicator and start your own coatings business. With only a small initial investment, and no predatory franchise fees, licensing costs, or other profit-stealing models, we’ll provide personalized on-site training, industry recognized certification, high quality materials and equipment, and lifetime technical support and business development assistance. So, whether you’re ready for us to install your new spray foam roofing, or help you get started on your entrepreneurial journey, contact us today!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
