POLYUREA
HURRICANE
PROTECTION
Why Polyurea is the Ultimate All-Purpose Technology for Hurricane Protection
ONE STORM WITH MANY DANGERS
Humans have long had a fascination with hurricanes, especially here in the United States. Every year, “hurricane season” rolls around and people wait in combined excitement and horror of what one of nature’s most powerful shows of force has in store this time. However, it’s not but a moment after a hurricane strikes land and the destruction begins do we stop marveling at mother nature and begin fearing the potential extent of damage and loss of life. To make things all the more grim, these days, we can only expect hurricanes to become more frequent, more destructive, and relevant to more regions than at any other time in recorded history. The point is, hurricanes can be dangerous to people and property alike, and with a future full of hurricanes, it’s essential we learn to buffer ourselves and our homes and businesses with better hurricane protection. To this end, polyurea protective coatings offer multipurpose protection from several major hazards associated with hurricanes. Highly durable, compatible, and versatile, they’re able to help protect private, commercial, and industrial infrastructure alike for up to decades at a time. But how? Why should you consider polyurea protective coatings as part of your hurricane preparedness plan?
WHY POLYUREA FOR
HURRICANE PROTECTION?
Hurricanes are one type of storm with more than one type of danger; high winds, torrential rainfall, tornadoes – yes, you heard that right, hurricanes can actually spawn tornadoes – and more, all wrapped into one heck of an extreme weather event. So, the best hurricane protection should be all-purpose, without spreading its capabilities so thin that it becomes a jack of all trades and master of none. It’s for precisely this reason that polyurea can serve as the foundation of your hurricane preparedness, capable of protecting against several of the major hazards associated with hurricanes as listed by the National Hurricane Center (NHC):
Storm Surge and
Storm Tide
If you live along a coastline, then storm surges and storm tides are probably at the top of your list of worrisome hurricane-related dangers. A rising sea paired with enormous waves can quickly begin to threaten people and property, and there’s often not much you can do other than get yourself to a safer area with the knowledge that your home or business is as safe as it reasonably can be. With polyurea, floors, roofs, foundations, and other elements can be coated in waterproof and watertight elastomers, helping to greatly reduce the extent of water damage and infiltration. Its seamless – literally – application ensures there are no weak peaks for water to exploit, while its durability and resistance to saltwater corrosion add another layer of confidence in the face of storming chaos.
Heavy Rainfall and
Inland Flooding
Don’t live near the coast? Well, we’re sorry to inform you, but that doesn’t mean you’re safe from the watery destruction posed by hurricanes. Torrential rainfall is one of the most common side effects of these storms and it doesn’t discriminate based on your distance from the ocean (within reason!). Inland areas can suddenly experience flash floods, overwhelmed drainage systems, and water infiltration that can damage homes and businesses from the inside out. Polyurea coatings provide a proactive solution by establishing a durable barrier that prevents water from seeping into vulnerable areas like basements, foundations, and walls. It strongly adheres to myriad different surfaces and reliably safeguard structures against water damage, including from microbial sources like mold and mildew. Simply put, polyurea can be invaluable to see your property protected even after the storm passes.
High Winds
Unfortunately it’s not just water that we need to worry about in the event of a hurricane; high winds stand as another major hazard. With gusts often exceeding 100 mph, hurricane winds can quickly turn harmless debris into lethal projectiles that can tear apart roofs or otherwise compromise the structural integrity of buildings. Polyurea coatings provide an extra line of defense against such dangers by reinforcing surfaces and increasing their resistance to forceful impacts and significant chemical and physical stress. Polyurea can be applied to walls, roofs, floors, and other structural elements or design features to create a flexible but remarkably tough protective layer that absorbs and dissipates energy from flying debris. Better still, polyurea can also reduce the likelihood of catastrophic failure by binding surfaces together. So in storms so strong that every second counts twice, polyurea helps safeguard your property’s ability to weather the wind.
PROTECT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS
WITH ARMORTHANE
Whether you’re looking to develop your existing hurricane protection or are starting from scratch and in need of a multifunctional solution to get started, ArmorThane’s polyurea coatings can help. With everything the paints and coatings industry has come to love about polyurea, when manufactured by a leader like ArmorThane, formulations reach truly hurricane-grade quality. That’s because we’ve been in the business for over 35 years, mastering our craft and becoming the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane. Together with our growing international network of professional applicators, we’re ready to provide our technology to almost anywhere in the world, backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee. So give us a call, and one of our 24/7 customer service or technical support members will be ready to help you get started to keep your home or business ready for the next hurricane season.
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FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Polyurea coatings are used extensively to protect private, commercial, and industrial buildings alike, but residential buildings arguably stand the most to gain. They’re a quick, easy, and affordable way for homeowners and small businesses to protect their property for the long-term - before, during, and after a hurricane.
Polyurea storm protection does what it says on the tin; it uses the strength, flexibility, and resistivity of polyurea protective coatings to shield structures and surfaces from damage caused by extreme weather events like hurricanes. With only a single solution, you can greatly reduce the risk of damage to save huge on time, and more importantly, peace of mind.
One of the most valuable aspects of using polyurea for hurricane protection is its multifunctionality. Robust hurricane protection requires moisture resistance, watertight seals, abrasion tolerance, and more; so for maximum protection, you need a solution with maximum capabilities - that’s polyurea.
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