So you’re looking into doing spray foam roofing, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s a good place to start. We’ll outline some tips to help you understand spray foam roofing.
First we’ll begin by establishing what is spray foam roofing.
“Polyurethane for roofing applications is manufactured on the jobsite by mixing two highly reactive chemicals. The chemicals, A & B, are pumped from separate containers through approximately two hundred fifty feet of heated, high-pressure hose to an internal mixing spray gun. Polyurethane was first used for roofing in the early 1960’s. Many changes have occurred in the equipment and chemistry of spray foam roofing in the last thirty years, resulting in today’s dependable roof applications.”
Now let’s look into some of the benefits of having spray foam roofing:
Polyurethane has the highest R-value of any commonly used roof insulation. Total payback of your new roof usually occurs in less than ten years through savings in heating and cooling costs. Since your new roof is spray-applied, it can conform to any irregularity and will seal all penetrations, flashings, parapet walls, even wall capping.
This system provides:
►Seamless roof membrane.
►Lightweight.
►No fasteners-fully adhered.
►Easily tapered to eliminate ponding water.
►Tear off is not normally required.
►UL and FM fire and wind rated.
►Easy to spray over non-regular shapes
Polyurethane roofs are installed quickly, resulting in a lower labor cost and less interruption. When considering the many variables in a re-roofing project, the versatility of a polyurethane roof makes it a logical and cost effective solution.
Spray foam roofing is a huge advantage to have for your buildings, and can be done fairly easily. If you have an interest in learning more, and getting in to spray foam roofing, we offer full training classes on the subject, also check out some of our spray foam roofing systems to find the best equipment for your needs!
