What paint is best for a roof?
The best coating depends on your roof substrate and performance requirements. Water-based elastomeric and acrylic coatings such as ElastEx 200 or ShinglEx 800 provide excellent flexibility, UV protection, and crack bridging on asphalt shingles, metal, and built-up roofing. For surfaces with standing water or flat roof applications, solvent-free silicone coatings like SiliconEx 500 offer permanent ponding water resistance.
On what substrates can black elastomeric roof coatings be applied?
These elastomeric formulations provide strong adhesion to a wide range of surfaces including asphalt shingles, built-up roofing (BUR), modified bitumen, concrete, masonry, wood, and metal roofing systems. They can serve as standalone protective membranes or as flexible basecoats beneath compatible topcoats across commercial and residential structures.
How do elastomeric roof coatings prevent cracking and water leaks?
Elastomeric coatings utilize flexible copolymer and acrylic resin systems that expand and contract during temperature changes. Formulations like SealEx 100 deliver up to 500% elongation, creating a continuous, seamless waterproof membrane that bridges surface cracks, seals penetrations, and resists wear, moisture intrusion, salts, and acids.
Can acrylic roof sealers be ordered in black?
Yes, products like ShinglEx 800 are offered in multiple color choices including Black, Clear, Gray, Brown, Red, Green, and White, as well as custom options. This allows contractors and property owners to rejuvenate weathered asphalt shingles, slow sun-induced aging, and restore roof color aesthetics simultaneously.
What application methods can be used to apply these coatings?
SolarEx elastomeric and acrylic roof coatings can be applied using standard commercial equipment including airless paint sprayers, rollers, or brushes. Single-component, water-based formulations allow straightforward application on low-slope commercial roofs, residential shingle surfaces, metal panels, and parapet walls.
What container sizes are available for commercial and residential jobs?
Coatings and sealers are packaged to accommodate projects of any scale. Options include 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, 180-gallon pallet quantities, and 265-gallon totes. Smaller sample sizes are also available for test patches and color evaluations prior to full project application.
Are these elastomeric roof coatings compliant with low-VOC standards?
Yes, formulations such as SealEx 100, TropEx 310, and ElastEx 200 are water-based, low-VOC systems designed to meet strict environmental standards. They provide safe, low-odor handling during application while forming tough, durable protective barriers across commercial facilities and residential properties.