STEP 1
Substrate Analysis
We assess thermal movement characteristics of your roof system, identify stress points at seams and transitions, and determine the required coating elongation and adhesion specifications for your specific substrate.
Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coating in Bakersfield, CA
Silicone elastomeric coatings combine waterproofing with enhanced flexibility to accommodate the thermal expansion and contraction cycles that stress Kern County roofs daily.
Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coating Specialists
Bakersfield Expert Roofing offers professional silicone elastomeric roof coating in Bakersfield, CA with over 20 years of experience handling residential and commercial roofing projects.
Standard roof coatings can crack and delaminate when substrates expand and contract through daily temperature swings. Silicone elastomeric formulations stretch up to 300% of their original dimension and return to form without cracking, tearing, or losing adhesion. This makes them ideal for metal roofs, parapet caps, and any substrate with significant thermal movement. The coating maintains a reflective white surface that meets Title 24 cool roof requirements while providing seamless waterproofing across the entire roof plane.
Thermal Movement Accommodation
Metal panels, long membrane runs, and parapet copings expand and contract measurably between morning and afternoon temperatures. Silicone elastomeric coatings flex with this movement rather than cracking at stress points. This eliminates the split-and-leak cycle that rigid coatings experience on thermally active substrates.
Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coating Process
STEP 2
Surface Preparation and Priming
All surfaces are cleaned, degreased, and dried. Rust on metal substrates is treated and primed. Failed sealants and open seams are repaired and reinforced with polyester fabric before the elastomeric coating is applied.
STEP 3
Multi-Coat Elastomeric Application
The silicone elastomeric coating is applied in two or more coats at specified mil thickness, with reinforcing mesh embedded at all transitions and penetrations. Wet film gauges verify thickness at regular intervals across the entire roof.
Combined Waterproofing and Reflectivity
The cured elastomeric membrane provides both seamless waterproofing and high solar reflectance in a single application. Reflectivity ratings exceed Title 24 thresholds, reducing rooftop surface temperatures and cutting cooling loads without requiring a separate reflective topcoat.
Our Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coating Advantages
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Elongation capacity up to 300% handles the thermal movement that causes rigid coatings to crack and fail on metal and membrane roofs.
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Single-product solution provides both waterproofing and Title 24 reflectivity without layering separate coating systems.
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Reinforcing mesh at transitions and penetrations provides additional tensile strength at the highest-stress points on your roof.
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Compatible with metal panels, TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing substrates.
Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coating FAQs
What is the advantage of silicone elastomeric coating?
It combines waterproofing performance with flexibility, helping coatings tolerate daily expansion and contraction on heat-exposed roof surfaces.
Can this coating be applied over existing roof systems?
In many cases yes, after cleaning, adhesion testing, and substrate repairs. Suitability depends on current roof condition and moisture profile.
Does elastomeric coating improve energy performance?
Reflective formulations can reduce rooftop heat gain, which may lower cooling load on compatible buildings during Bakersfield summers.
Schedule Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coating in Bakersfield
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