What an Elastomeric Coating Can Do for Your Roof

Metal roofs are strong and withstand extreme weather, making them a popular choice for many businesses. As durable as they are, metal roofs also need some TLC to keep them in optimum condition. This is where elastomeric coatings come into play and there are a number of bonuses to using this kind of coating.

• Control costs. Instead of replacing a metal roof, coat it. Metal roofs are a premium roofing system. By coating them, you seal minor leaks and add to the longevity of the roof, up to 25 years in some cases. This eliminates the need to tear off the old roof and install a new one.

• Energy efficient. Elastomeric coatings are reflective, so cooling costs go down. If the building has a darker roof to begin with, the cost savings will be even more dramatic. The darker the roof, the more heat is absorbed. Be sure to use a coating that is Energy Star listed. 

• Environmentally friendly. There are no harmful primers or etchers that need to be used in conjunction with the coatings. In many cases, it’s a matter of cleaning then applying the coating. Also, by not tearing off an old roof, there is that much less material going into a landfill.

• Weather ready. It’s a basic fact that a roof will expand and contract, depending on the temperature. Elastomeric coatings stretch and bend, moving with the roof and staying sealed while doing so. From hot summer days to the coldest of winter nights, the compound holds up.

Without a doubt, these compounds are versatile and much more than a paint with super powers. They provide distinct benefits to business owners and managers. It outfits a building with a formidable weather barrier, as well as sticks to many substrates and roofing materials. Rust pockets in your metal roof? No problem. The rust is cleaned away, the metal is protected from future rust with an inhibitor and then the coating is applied. Alternatively, if you have a layer of foam insulation on your roof, we can provide the UV coating protection needed to maintain it.

Here at Celtic, we us a single-component, water-based, fire-rated elastomeric coating on our jobs. The coating has to be sprayed to a specific thickness, which depends on the type of roof it’s being applied to. For this reason and to get the most out of your roof coating system, be sure to use a professional to apply the product. For more information or to schedule a quote, call 630-783-1400. We are happy to answer any questions you have.

Industrial Painting: Better Surface Protection Helps Prevent Future Issues

Industrial painting projects need additional skills than other painting projects. The structures and equipment require special cleaning, preparatory and coating materials. This is especially true since industrial equipment is often exposed to a variety of corrosive elements, both natural and manmade. Contractors need to have the knowledge to pair the right coating with the job, to ensure the longevity and protection of the finished product. 

As with all projects, the devil is in the details. Proper planning helps provide good outcomes – meaning no detail is too small or can be overlooked. For instance, a silo used for food storage presents its own set of challenges. The interior walls need to be thoroughly cleaned with a cleaner that is safe to use around food products. All residue has to be completely eliminated before any coatings can be applied. The coatings also have to be approved for food storage and contain no harmful elements.

Interference with day to day business also has to be kept to a minimum. It’s rare that a company will completely close to have painting done. At Celtic, we work closely with management to make sure project impact on daily business is as low as possible. Here again, this means careful planning. We know where – and how – to protect areas outside of the immediate project. 

For example, imagine there’s a pump room that needs recoating. The equipment is showing signs of rust, huge areas of old paint have flaked off and the floor is grimy with oils and dirt. Prep work, including sealing off the room from other busy areas, starts the job off. Stripping away years of grit, oils and paint keeps the job moving. Depending on the type of material being painted, primers, sealers or inhibitors are applied to lengthen the life of the finishes. The walls are where the painting process begins, followed by the equipment and the floor finishes off the project. 

Celtic Commercial painting has the knowledge, experience and training to consistently get your projects done correctly the first time. Call us at 630-783-1400 to get your industrial painting started today.