Roof
sealant is a product which can be applied to roofs to seal them against the
weather. This product is commonly used on flat roofs, because standing water on
the roof can eventually lead to leaks during the winter. Roof sealants for
sloped roofs are also available, along with specialty products which are
designed to go with roofing products such as shingles. Using a roof sealant can
extend the life of a roof and confer other benefits.
In
some cases, it may be necessary to hire a roofing contractor to apply roof
sealant. Some products are only available to contractors, and others require
special skills which the average property owner may not have. In others, it is
possible to apply a roof sealer independently, or with some help from friends,
with many products coming in the form of liquids which can be applied with
paint rollers.
On a roof which is designed to be
used with a sealant product, periodic reapplications of roof sealant will
protect the roof. The sealant can prevent leaks in addition to minimizing
damage caused by UV exposure. Being in the hot sun can cause a roof to bleach,
crack, or develop other problems which may manifest during the rainy months.
Roof sealants can also improve efficiency; just applying a white coating to a
roof can cut down on heating costs substantially, in addition to making the
surrounding environment cool. In urban areas, people are sometimes encouraged
to use white or light roofing materials to bring temperatures down.
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