A lot of work goes in maintaining a commercial roof so that
it can work perfectly. But most building owners are unaware of how to keep
their investment in good shape. A commercial building can have a roof which can
come in many forms. If the roof is flat then chances are bright that the roof
is made up of EPDM rubber. The best way to protect the rubber roof is by
applying a rubber roof coating EPDM Liquid Rubber. EPDM rubber roof
applications are not easy and require a number of essentials to be made.
Cleaning the Roof is Essential
The first step is to thoroughly clean the roof from dirt,
debris and loose material. The flat roof membrane will accumulate dirt and
mildew overtime. The roofing professionals that are hired to perform the
cleaning work will use a specialized cleaning solution to clean the dirt and
debris off of the roof surface. By working on one section of the roof at a time
then moving towards the other, the professionals will be able to get the
surface clean in no time at all.
Repairing All Damage Present
on the Roof
Before applying rubber roof coating the professional have to
repair the damage done to the roof. Any holes, punctures and tears should be
repaired before applying the rubber roof coating. If you skip this step it will
usually lead to issues down the line when the coating begins to wear off. Also
if the roof has ponding issues, it should be addressed by applying a liberal
amount of sealant to fill in the dip that this type of condition causes.
Rolling the Sealant on
Once all the prep work has been done it’s time to apply the
EPDM rubber roof coating. The professionals will have to work on a section at
one time getting a thick coating applied and then making their way getting
backwards towards the other section. The last thing as a building owner needs
to avoid is to try and apply this coating on their own. Trying to do a DIY EPDM
rubber roof coating job will usually end in mistakes that can cause long-term
roof problems for a commercial building owner.
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