Elastomeric Restoration Systems
There are times when you absolutely need a new roof. And, there are times when options such as our elastomeric roof restorations systems can help extend the existing roof’s serviceability. The elastomeric seam-free restoration systems have saved building owners millions of dollars in roof replacement costs. In fact, we’ve found that nearly half of leaky low-slope and metal roofs can be saved using a properly applied elastomeric restoration system. The keys to a quality roof restoration lies in the preparation and application. Our teams has successfully restored thousands of squares of leaky EPDM, built-up, modified, TPO, PVC, and metal roofs.
Financial Advantage = $$$
The repair and restoration of your roofing system is considered a maintenance item and is treated differently than a roof replacement. Under I.R.S. regulations, maintenance items are considered an operating expense and are tax deductable in the year the expense is incurred. Conversely, a roof recovery or removal and replacement is a capital expenditure and subject to a 39 year depreciation schedule under current IRS regulations. Consult your accountant for more details on how your company may benefit from this tax regulation.
Energy Savings = $$$
Depending on your location, the energy-saving potential of a white roof can be staggering...in some cases, offsetting as much as 50% or more of the original cost to install the roof!
URBAN HEAT ISLAND
What Does It Mean For Your Building?
Urban Heat Islands are a documented metropolitan problem. NASA has shown that nationwide our large urban environments have increased area ambient air temperatures by as much as 8°F to 10°F due primarily to dark roofing and pavement surfaces increasing energy use and poor air quality. As urban sprawl develops, parks, trees and wetlands have been replaced with roofs, roads and parking lots which inherently produce increased temperatures for the surrounding area. Solar reflective and emissive roofing surfaces have been shown to greatly reduce the Urban Heat Island effect.
East Texas Roof Works coating products are U.S. EPA Energy Star® and Cool Roof Rating Council rated and designed to help mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect to your building.
Reducing roof surface temperatures will lower the amount of absorbed heat by your roofing system lowering your building's interior temperature and energy use. Reducing roof surface temperatures will also reduce the ambient air temperatures around your HVAC equipment increasing equipment performance and creating energy and maintenance savings. All this translates into less money spent on energy and maintenance for your business.
During daytime hours, dark roofing surfaces absorb the heat of the sun, increasing roof surface temperatures in excess of 160°F on 90°F days. Even after the sun goes down, Energy Star® and CRRC rated roofing systems continue to provide benefits. Dark roofing systems with poor solar reflectance ratings continue to radiate heat for long periods even after being removed from direct sunlight. However, Energy Star® and CRRC rated roofing systems with excellent reflectivity and emissivity values quickly return to ambient air temperature when removed from direct sunlight, reducing the need for air conditioning during daytime and even nightime hours.
HVAC mechanical units are commonly installed onto the roofs of industrial and commercial buildings. HVAC units are ASTM tested for performance at 95°F. When HVAC units are installed on a roof that is low in reflectivity and emissivity, roof surfaces can reach over 165°F, greatly affecting the units energy performance causing increased energy and maintenance costs.
