Are there any contractors specialising in roof painting near me?

Are there any contractors specialising in roof painting near me that provide the following:

• Does superb quality roof painting work?
• A guarantee so that you won’t have to paint or waterproof your roof for years to come?
• Flexibility when it comes to colours for roof painting?
• Roof painting for cooling the internal ambient temperatures of the building?
• A roof painting cost per m² that is affordable?

Well, Roof Buddies provides all of the above and much more. We are proud to say that we are the preferred roof painting specialist when it comes to providing roofing services. In the following article, we will provide insights on our roof painting service. We will cover:

• The roof painting products that we use and why.
• Popular colours for roof painting.
• Types of roof structures we love to paint and waterproof.
• The benefits of these products to our customers.
• The limitations or risks of roof paint.
• The procedure we follow to provide an excellent roof painting service.
• Our service areas.

The roof painting products that we use and why

Roof Buddies have been in the roofing business for more than 10 years. In this time we have tested the quality and versatility of many roof paints against the extreme South African elements.

The roof paint we use is a monolithic, fully adhered and fluid-applied rubberized roofing membrane. It is quite a mouthful but these attributes are essential when you talk quality and cost-saving to the customer.

This, together with being top-class roof painting specialists, assists us in providing a top-class roof painting service.

Why our roof paint is so special

What makes our roof paint very special is that it has the following fantastic qualities:

• High UV resistance and heat-reducing depending on the colour you choose.
• Waterproof and not water-resistant.
• Highly flexible due to its elastomeric properties (Up to 3,000% stretchable).
• It is both a primer and final coat product with excellent bonding capabilities.
• Very long lifespan and is maintenance-free.

Comparison to other products

Many roof paints in the market are elastomeric but lack longevity and therefore don’t last very long. The main reason for this we found, and sorry to say, is to create recurring income for both manufacturer and contractor.

At Roof Buddies we have a philosophy of 100% customer satisfaction. The qualities of the majority of roof paints on the market simply do not match our requirements, hence we do not use them.

We are proud to say that we only use specially developed roofing products that have excellent elastic properties. This quality puts us top-notch in providing a quality roof painting service to our customers at an affordable price as regular roofing maintenance is substantially reduced.

Encapsulation of the roof area

The elastic properties of our products allow them to stretch and return to their original shape without damage (up to 3,000%). This property effectively encapsulates the roof surface it is applied to, preserving whatever is underneath and protecting it from corrosion.

Our roof paint has a thickness between 0.075 mm and more than 1 mm, depending on the application. This has the result that it becomes the top layer that serves as a composite highly flexible roof membrane that waterproofs and supports the underlying roof structure.

Another fantastic attribute of our roof paint is that it also receives the impact of sunlight (both infrared and ultraviolet (UV), rain, hail, and possible physical damage. If ever you wondered if roof painting is a good idea then this should answer this question as our roof paint revitalizes and waterproofs the complete roof area. All at once, saving time, money and future expenses.

Popular colours for roof painting

When it comes to colours we offer the customer a full spectrum of the normal roof paint palette to choose from. In addition to this, we also have the option to have the roof paint mixed with a colour of choice.

We have had instances where customers requested the roof paint to be the same colour as the external walls of the property. Below are some popular tones.

Types of roof structures we love to paint and waterproof

Roof Buddies specialises in painting and waterproofing the roofs of commercial, industrial, and houses. All work is done according to the highest SANS standards. Within this scope, we cover the following types of roof coverings:

• Metal roofs
• Tiled roofs
• Concrete roofs
• Asbestos roofs
• Polycarbonate roofs

We love complex projects such as roofs with excessive roof leaks. Examples normally are all flat roof types mostly consisting of metal and concrete.

We are proud to say that we are the steel roof painting contractors of choice in Pretoria, Centurion and the Midrand surrounding areas.

The benefits of our products

Our roof paint has the following benefits:

1. It forms a seamless barrier against the elements. When the application is done correctly, it solves roof leaks on almost any type of roof. Yes, we apply it not only as a roof paint but also as a waterproofing solution that lasts for many years!
2. It effectively extends the useful life of nearly every roof substrate coated. Laboratory estimates show extended lives of about 25 years to roof structures.
3. It also effectively keeps the roof surface and inside of the building cool and provides a level of protection from the sun and weather. Field studies have shown that our white roof paint can lower rooftop temperatures from 79 °C to 26 °C (a 53 °C reduction). This reduction was achieved using our white roof coating on a metal roof.

These benefits are substantial as they result in reduced electricity bills and reduced maintenance activities. Air conditioning units don’t have to work that hard because of cooler room temperatures which is eco- and pocket-friendly.

No limitations or risks with our roof paint

Most flat roofs (metal or concrete) are not perfectly sloped. This creates many headaches for property owners, causing water to puddle in some areas. These puddles lead to unsolved roof leaks and excessive roof structure damage.

Many roof coatings are not rated or warranted for “ponding water”. The application of these products fails prematurely if exposed to standing water over long periods.

The primary purposes of quality roof paints are:

1. Resaturation of old roofs to extend the service life of the roof,
2. Reflectivity to create a “cool roof”, and
3. Toughness to provide a wearing surface on the roof that can resist abrasion from foot traffic or other physical damage, such as from hail.

Serious consideration should, therefore, be given to the performance and limitations of the roof paint that you select. This goes so much further as one should also consider the roof painting companies who will do the job. If you get any one of these wrong, a lot of money can be wasted.

With Roof Buddies you can rest assured that our warranty covers all the above and much more.

The roof painting and repair procedure we follow

Quality roof painting services require specialized techniques which include cleaning, repairing, waterproofing, and painting as a whole. Our technique involves a small highly effective team that provides the service quickly, effectively, and efficiently at the highest standard.

This has over the years proven to provide the best customer satisfaction standard. The result is a quality finished, completely waterproof roof that lasts for many years to come. The property owner will then not need to spend another cent on any roof painting.

Our roof painting and repair procedure involves the following:

1. We arrive on-site between 8h30 and 9h00 depending on traffic.
2. The roof area is properly cleaned and washed.
3. Inspection is done to identify all roof leaks, surface cracks, and other required repairs such as broken tiles, roof sheeting, and flashings.
4. Repairs, waterproofing, and rustproofing are done.
5. The roof is washed again to get rid of excess dust and articles.
6. The roof gets coated with 2 coats of roof paint. The customer has a choice between the completely waterproof rubberized liquid membrane roof paint or other top-quality brands such as Plascon NuRoof or Duram Roof Coat roof paint.
7. The roof now is being inspected for quality by the site supervisor.
8. The site supervisor and property owner check the work and the job card is signed off when the owner is completely satisfied.
9. Back at the office, the final invoice is sent to the customer for payment.
10. Upon receipt of the final payment, the warranty certificate is sent to the customer.

Our service areas

Roof Buddies has operations in Pretoria and surrounding areas. We provide the full spectrum of roofing services which includes roof painting and repairs as well as waterproofing of roofs. We are therefore your roof painting contractors of choice.

How much does roof painting cost?

This is most surely the most asked question customers ask us when they call. The answer is that we cannot provide an accurate cost estimate over the phone. To accurately calculate the cost of roof painting requires four variables which are:

• A site visit to determine the type of roof and access route
• Inspection of the roof structure
• Inspection of the roof’s external area
• Measuring the roof area

One cannot provide an accurate roof painting quote or roof painting cost per m² if the above variables are not obtained. Calculation of metal roof painting cost is even more complex as the roofing specialist needs to assess the factor at which the roof’s paintable area needs to increase.

The reason for this is the folds of the corrugated and IBR sheets increase the paintable roof area which influences the calculation. The same applies to other roof covering types such as tiles, polycarbonate sheets, asbestos, and concrete.

So, to find out more about our roof painting services and products give us a call!

Sincerely,

Peter