Roof coatings provide an additional layer of protection to your roof, helping to extent its lifespan and improve the overall appearance. There are a few types of roof coatings you can choose from – depending on your roof’s requirements and your overall aesthetic goal.
What is Roof Coating?
Before discussing the types of roof coatings, it’s important to understand what a roof coating actually is! A roof coating is a protective layer applied on top of the existing roof tiles. It’s designed to create a seamless barrier against environmental factors like the sun’s UV light, rain, snow, wind, animals, moss growth and other plants.
Roof coatings are applied like a paint, and are then left to dry – when dry they act as a waterproof and durable layer of protection. Unlike a full roof replacement, applying a coating is a much cheaper solution that can extend the life of your roof by years.
What Types of Roof Coatings Are There?
There are a two types of roof coatings available for you to choose from. Your choice will depend on your roofing material and personal preferences. Below are the most common types of roof coatings:
Colour Roof Coating
If you’re considering a roof coating and want to add to the aesthetic appeal of your house, colour roof coatings might be the way to go. These types of roof coatings are available in a variety of colours, allowing you to customise the appearance of your roof while still benefiting from the protective element of a roof coating treatment. When it comes to the shade of roof coating – the choice is entirely yours! Pick and choose your favourite colour to complement the overall exterior design of your home. View our full shade range of roof coating colours.
Clear Roof Coating
For homeowners who want to preserve the original look of their roof while still reaping the benefits of a roof coating service, clear roof coatings are the best choice. Clear coatings offer the same protective benefits—such as waterproofing, UV resistance, and durability—without altering the appearance of your roof. These types of roof coatings protect your roof without changing its aesthetic, making them a popular choice for homeowners who prefer a minimalist or traditional look.
Properla Roof Coating in Essex
At Universal Eco Homes, we use Properla Roof Coatings, and are the only UK Platinum Applicators within a 100-mile radius of Colchester.
With a Properla roof coatings are water repellent, one-coat and super hydrophobic, used for all mineral building surfaces (such as clay, concrete, terracotta, natural stone, slate, fibre cement and more!) making these types of roof coatings the best for all properties. Applied by a professional roof coating company you can also enjoy a 10 year manufacturers guarantee.
How to Choose the Right Roof Coating for Your Home
Choosing the right types of roof coatings depends on several factors, including your roof material and aesthetic preferences. Before booking this service, a professional roof coating company will help guide you and answer any questions you may have before the process begins. Here’s how a roof coating service works:
1. Assess and Clean Your Roof
Roof coating services must be done on a clean roof. We provide roof cleaning to ensure the job is done right and to a high standard. Our team will come to your property and assess your roof to ensure there are no damages or surprises, followed by a clean in preparation for your roof coating.
2. Clear or Colour Roof Coating
Time to pick which types of roof coatings you’re after. With a full range of shaded roof coating colours, or clear if you’re happy with the original aesthetic of your roof, simply let us know the shade and we’ll do the rest!
Book a Roof Coating Service
Find out more about the benefits of roof coating, or contact the team to find out more and get your free quote today! We’re here to help you choose the right roof coating for your home and provide a five star service that will see your roof protected for years to come.
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