Spray Polyurethane Foam or SPF is not new to the roofing industry. SPF has been around for 60 plus years with excellent long-term performance capabilities. Building Enclosure Magazine named SPF one of the top 5 best sustainable roofing materials to consider for your roof. The article states, "No other roofing material has the combination of strength, formability, seamlessness and insulating value provided by spray polyurethane foam."
National Coatings agrees with this statement 100%. Studies have shown the AcryShield® SPF Roofing System has performance properties in year 15 that are equivalent to the initial installation - 15 years later the roof is still providing the same amount of strength, durability, insulation and waterproofing capabilities as it did on day 1! How's that for long-term performance!
Excerpt from Building Enclosure Magazine's 'Top Five Sustainable Materials to Consider for your Roof'
Written by Eric Skoog
Polyurethane Foam
For flat roofs, spray polyurethane foam is an excellent option to consider. It consists of two components (resin and polyisocyanurate) joined together with heat and pressure, which react to rise and form a solid surface. Foam has a number of distinct advantages. It is an insulating material, serves as soundproofing, adds rigidity to a structure, is lightweight and very durable. Foam has been used in roofing applications since the 1960s.
Since it is a seamless product, maintenance is fairly simple. A utility knife and a tube of caulk will serve to address most issues that might arise with a foam roof.
Polyurethane foam has one distinct disadvantage-it will break down over time when exposed to the sun. This is overcome by coating the roof with an elastomeric acrylic, silicone or polyurea, all of which block ultraviolet rays from getting at the foam. The coatings can be used to add a variety of colors to the roof system, although the lighter colors tend to add the most to the insulating value of the roof system.
Polyurethane foam can be installed to any thickness in a series of passes called "lifts." This puts insulation on the outside of the building, blocking heat or cold from passing through to the structure beneath, and vice-versa. No other roofing material has the combination of strength, formability, seamlessness and insulating value provided by spray polyurethane foam.
As society becomes more environmentally-conscious, architects and developers are converting to more "green" products for construction purposes. For more information about "green" roofing materials, be sure to reach out to your local roofing expert.
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Superior Waterproofing...Sustainable Roofing
There is a roofing system engineered to last the life of your building. AcryShield® SPF Roofing Systems do not degrade like other roofs. The redundant waterproofing from long-lasting sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF roof) and high-performance acrylic roof coating also eliminates UV attack and deterioration. Roof performance properties in year 15 are equivalent to the initial installation. Consider the National Roofing Foundation’s comprehensive SPF sprayed polyurethane foam roof study where Dr. Rene M. Dupuis of Structural Research, Inc. concludes, "The field data…demonstrates that SPF roof systems provide long term performance and sustainability."
Achieve big boosts in your R-value with this fully-adhered, seamless, waterproofing system that has outstanding impact strength. Eliminate the most challenging problem of ponding water by custom tapering your roof as it is applied. All our AcryShield SPF Roofing Systems offer excellent value.
Key Benefits:
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Outstanding Durability Cuts Your Life-Cycle Costs
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A SPF roof lasts for decades and may meet Factory Mutual and UL standards.
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Sustainable-easily renewed for the life of the building.
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Guaranteed for up to 20 years.
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Cool Roof System Slashes Your Energy Costs
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Reflects the sun’s damaging heat and UV rays.
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Protects and insulates your building.
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Reduces energy bills up to 30% with short pay-back periods.
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Easy Installation Avoids Costly Disruptions to Your Business
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Installs over existing roofs avoiding expensive and time-consuming tear-offs.
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Simplifies roof details and improves waterproofing performance.
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Self-flashes for a seamless one-inch minimum layer of roofing protection.
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