Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Elastomeric Coatings

Elastomeric coatings are waterproof coatings that perform the dual function of waterproofing and decorating roofing surfaces subject to the extremes of moisture and temperature levels. Elastomeric coating is a high quality, flexible acrylic coating with excellent adhesion on previously painted exterior roof surfaces.

Locks out moisture and provides lasting beauty and durability

Especially formulated for use in high temperature, high humidity coastal areas, Elastomeric coatings provides the best protection against a buildings worst enemy - water. Left unchecked, water can seep into cracks on roof surfaces causing the understructure of a building to deteriorate and, in extreme cases, weaken. Moisture in any form can find its way into cracks and openings, but wind driven rain is able to penetrate even the finest cracks. Although an elastomeric waterproof coating effectively seals out moisture, water vapor from within a roof surface can escape through it without blistering.

Heavy body

Elastomeric coatings give an extremely heavy bodied, smooth finish that is long lasting and flexes with extremes in temperature. Ordinary house paints are not intended for such use and will not fill cracks. Elastomeric coatings have the ability to bridge cracks and gaps up to 1/16" and fill in other surface imperfections to provide a smoother finish.

What happens when water is allowed to enter a roof surface through cracks.

1. A sound roof structure with a proper exterior smooth or textured coating forms a solid paint film that seals the surface preventing the intrusion of moisture and protecting the underlying masonry substructure from water damage.

2. Water has penetrated the surface through a crack and has reached a structural membrane causing expansion. This in turn causes further cracking allowing even more water to enter.

3. The expansion caused by moisture on the structural member will cause the masonry to deteriorate. If the problem is not remedied in time, the structure will eventually fail, rendering the building uninhabitable.
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

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