Acrylic Roof Systems

Our experience with this acrylic roofing suggests that although it is more expensive than products available at home improvement chain stores, it is particularly suited for old roofs. It is flexible and covers any surface with longer-lasting results.

Acrylic Roof System is designed to permanently waterproof most new or existing roofs with positive drainage, including roofs with low slopes and complicated flashings. The system consists of two principal components: a premium elastomeric liquid acrylic coating and polyester reinforcing fabric. The fabric is embedded between multiple layers of the coating to create a seamless, reinforced flexible membrane that can last indefinitely with minimal maintenance. Flashings are simply painted in place and become an integral part of the membrane. Best of all this Acrylic Roof System is:

1. Suitable for any climate - remains flexible in arctic cold; will not crack or dry out in desert heat; unaffected by ultraviolet radiation resulting from long-term sun exposure; resistant to ozone, acid rain, and most other air pollution
2. Environmentally friendly - water-base coatings contain no toxic dispersants or tints; ideal for roofs used for rainwater collection;safety precautions for applicators are same as for water-base house paints
3. Bonds to almost anything - suitable substrates include asphalt, wood, metal, concrete, and rigid foam insulation boards
4. Durable in colors - architectural colors such as reds, greens, and grays match traditional metal roofs; white keeps buildings significantly cooler in the summer, saves energy, and minimizes urban heat-island effect
5. Affordable - cost for materials is less than $2.00 per square foot delivered; any contractor or homeowner can obtain excellent

You’ll need to provide a simple sketch of your roof. Please note: all prices and products specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact info@oldhouseauthority.com for more information.

STANDARD APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This Acrylic Roof System is usually applied in the four-step process outlined below.

1) PREPARATION: Sweep, vacuum, scrub, or pressure wash to clean the surface. Then sand, grind, patch, fill, caulk, and prime as appropriate to create a sound, sealed surface.	2) FLASHING: Attach metal drip-edge if desired. Embed reinforcing fabric between two coats of liquid at roof edges, wall transitions, and penetrations such as pipes and skylights.
3) BASE COATS AND FABRIC: Embed reinforcing fabric between two coats of liquid on the roof surface, overlapping successive sheets of fabric until the entire roof is covered.	4) TOP COATS: After the base coats are dry, apply a top coat in the finish color. When this is dry, apply additional top coats as needed to achieve the desired membrane thickness.