Phoenix Area Foam Roofing

What You Need To Know About Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing.

SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam) is a spray-applied insulating foam that is installed as a liquid and then expands many times its original volume. A 100% chemical bond means a permanent, one piece, and watertight seal around roof penetrations and along edges.

SPF is a closed cell roofing and insulation material that forms a seamless, monolithic barrier that prevents air and water infiltration. SPF systems (Spray Polyurethane Foam) are referred to as "self-flashing" because they can be applied to vertical surfaces such as parapet walls and roof penetrations in a continuous manner, thus eliminating seams and cold joints - the main source of roof leaks.

Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roof Systems For Phoenix Area Buildings

Advantages: One of the largest advantages is that SPF or foam is seamless and airtight waterproof roof system. It also Insulates and has the highest "R" (6.88) value providing more thermal resistance of any roofing product on the market. The closed cell structure of polyurethane foam resists the penetration of water and air. Foam also lowers the surface temperature, on a summer day Polyurethane Foam is an average of about 100 degrees as compared to up to 200 degrees for traditional roofing systems, saving your cooling costs and stress on your HVAC units.

Disadvantages: It can be easily damaged by hail and/or objects such as a screwdriver being dropped by an HVAC technician while working on a rooftop air conditioning unit. If not inspected annually or recoated every 2, 5, or 10 years depending on millage of the elastomeric coating at time of installation UV degrada-tion can destroy your foam roof.

Foam Roofing For Phoenix Commercial Roofs

When choosing an SPF Phoenix roofing company make sure to ask about their applicator’s experience and training. There is nothing more difficult than trying to restore or fix a poorly applied SPF roofing system. It can be one of your biggest nightmares if it is not installed correctly. When seeking commercial flat roof repair, make sure that your contractor installs a quality Acrylic Resin and that it is “gauged” to ensure proper millage.