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Armor Metal Roof Coating is a self plasticizing epoxy and rubber fortified acrylic that provides a monolithic encapsulating coating. Cannot be compared to water based, silicone coatings or Home Improvement store brands. Those types of coatings are all known for premature failures.Our roof coating is extremely durable and can handle large amounts of expansion and contraction without cracking or splitting. This is not your standard water based or siliconized based acrylic coating. It's extra thickness together with our extra heavy duty epoxy additive results in a roof coating system that also works great on concrete, foam and tile roofs by filling in microscopic holes, small cracks and voids.
- Features
- UL and Factory Mutual Fire Rated
- Mold & Mildew resistant
- UV & Ozone resistant with no sign of pitting or wearing under ASTM 9000 HR Accelerated Weather Test
- 65% Solids and not water based! Means more of the coating you apply to your roof will still be on your roof after it dries. Many coatings have more than 50% of the coating you apply evaporate away as it dries. That's why they're so cheap to buy, most of the product is either water or inferior solvents. There's no magic formula as to how other roof coatings are sold so cheap it's because they are cheap products, water is cheap, solvents are cheap, silicone is cheap and you get what you pay for. That's why the Air Force stop using the silicone coating they were using, it didn't last and it didn't work and the lifetime warranty was bogus.
- Elongation rating of 500% with 99.999% memory retention factor. Means it stretches and contracts more than standard coatings and will maintain it's original shape better and longer. That's a big issue with bargain coatings they stretch out after a few years and once they do that they are not as effective at keep water out of your building!
- Flexible down to -40 degrees.
- Shore A Hardness of 50 is rated for normal foot traffic, very cut and impact resistant
- Heat reflectivity of 90% save up to 30% on cooling costs
- 12 Year Guarantee! Routinely lasts 15-20 years till recoat is required.
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Applied in two coats at 1.00 gallons per 100 sq ft. To determine the number of 5 gallon pails needed, divide the square footage of your roof by 250. Or divide by 2500 to determine how many 50 gallon drums you need. This is the number of pails/drums you need to apply two coats at the proper thickness.
- Application Instructions
ArmorGarage Metal Roof Coating is very easy to apply and no prior experience is required. It can be brushed, rollered or sprayed on. Following the instructions below will ensure your roof gets coated properly and 100% leak free.
First thoroughly clean and remove all dirt, mold, mildew or rust from roof, for heavily rusted metal roofs we recommend that you apply a paint compatible rust inhibitor primer let dry thoroughly according to manufacturer's instructions. .
Always test for adhesion, apply ArmorGarage Special Bonding Primer if metal is painted or if coating does not bond to rust inhibitor.
We always recommend a thorough inspection after the roof has been cleaned. Sometimes a very dirty or corroded roof can hide issues. Look for split or wider then normal seams, loose or missing screws, cracked or dry brittle flashing. If you're unsure of any areas take a few pictures and email them to us, we'll tell you exactly how to address the issue if there is one.
Perform any repair work needed with our roof mastic, it's a terrific product and goes on easily with a good flashing brush or trowel, it's thick almost like a paste a does a great job fixing, sealing and patching everything on your roof. Coat all bolt/screw heads and lap joints on metal roofs with the Armor Roof Patch Mastic and let dry between 24-48 hrs. Note if your seams are tight and screws are new and tight you do not have to apply the seam mastic. We recommend you check screw heads since they are prone to get loose and or stripped. Retighten loose screws and replace screws that are stripped due to enlarged screw holes with over sized metal roof screws that are easily obtained online. Again if you replace screws or your screws are nice and tight you don't have to apply the mastic but it's always a good idea to do so.
For concrete roofs we recommend putting a thin coat of the Roof Mastic on each joint then embed roofing mesh into that then apply a second coat to fully cover the mesh. This will act as a reinforced expansion joint over the joints. Let the mastic dry overnight and no longer than 48 hrs. Do the same for any metal seams/joints that seem to have bulged or split open. also during your inspection pay close attention to any roof penetrations such as vent pipes, exhaust fans, HVAC equipment. It's a good idea to put a coat of the mastic around the curbs of each of these items. Doing these preparation steps will ensure a 100% watertight installation.
Next mix coating with heavy duty mixer in a 1/2" drill then apply coating with 9" or 18" roller or spray gun. Can also be applied by Brush on smaller roofs.
For spray applications on large roofs use a Commercial Sprayer with 3000 psi, .75-1 gpm minimum with a .027 - .031 tip with 3/8" ID hoses. For hose length greater than 60' use 1/2" ID hoses. Graco models-Ultra Max 695, Graco Ultra Max795 or Graco GMax 3400 or similar brand. Maintain the 100 sq ft/ gallon spread rate. An easy way to make sure you get the right coverage is to mark out 500sf squares or rectangles and use 1 pail per 500sf area.
Let first coat dry 24 Hrs and then apply second coat. Maintain 1 gallon per 100 sq ft.
Do not start job if temperature will fall below 40 degrees or if rain is forecast within the curing time frame. Do not use on EPDM roofs.
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