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4 Reasons Why Spray Foam Roofing is a Cost-Effective Option

By Applied Roofing Services

Oct 18, 2019

Commercial Roofing

Spray Foam Roofing

Spray foam roofs are a better option than most other roof types. They are more energy efficient and cost effective than asphalt, the traditional material used in industrial roofing. In addition, poor roof insulation is one of the major factors responsible for heat loss in commercial buildings.

Spray foam roofing can be a great solution if you don't want to lose heat from inside the building. Spray foam roofing systems offer a lot of benefits. Here are four significant reasons spray roofing is an affordable and beneficial roofing option for almost all types of commercial buildings.

It requires no or little tear-off:

This saves clients the price and burden of tearing off the old roof and starting from scratch. Less tear-off during the roofing will save you money.

Tear off during roofing is costly because you may have to pay:

      • High labor charges
      • Transport charges
      • High dumpster or landfill costs

The best thing about the spray foam roofing is, it doesn't require the long tear off as they can be appropriately installed over most types of roofing systems. Only a few wet areas are sometimes required to be torn off, but that can be adjusted if adequately analyzed in the beginning.

The infrared survey is a convenient method for analyzing the chances of tearing off. Generally, if more than 25% of the roof is saturated in an infrared study, it's advised to tear off the roof entirely and start from scratch.

  • Spray foam saves a lot of time!

It is very straightforward! The fewer labor hours, the more cost-effective the roofing will be. Spray foam gets laid down very quickly and much quicker than most traditional roofing methods. Here's how:

A conventional roofing technique will take an average of 30 minutes to remove the possible curbs. However, it'll take only a couple of minutes if you are opting for spray foam roofing. You also need fewer materials for spray foam roofing.

  • Requires surprisingly less labor:

A spray foam roofing contractor usually takes one day to spray 2500-3500 square feet area. On the other hand, a traditional roofing system will take 5-6 days to cover the same area. Also, it is estimated that a single person can work equivalent to 5-6 people.

  • Maintenance for spray foam roofing is easy!

Spray foam roofing is really easy to maintain by yourself. Inspecting your roof periodically over the course of the year will help you to identify potential problems and make the necessary repairs. Here is how you can repair damaged areas:

  • Cut out any loose coating or damaged foam using a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle
  • Thoroughly clean damaged areas with clean water and dry with a cloth
  • Use a compatible caulk/sealant to fill any dents and make sure to spread it evenly around the area

Spray foam roofing is a great option compared to other roofing systems as it is energy efficient, cost effective, and requires very little maintenance.

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