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ASPHALT ROOF RESTORATION WITH NOVATUFF COATINGS EPOXY ROOF COATING
What Is a Built Up Roof:
A built up roof (BUR) is comprised of layers of reinforcing felt between asphalt or tar. The asphalt or coal tar is heated and liquified in a container and, then, mopped or applied with a mechanical spreader onto the substrate. If the asphalt is overheated, blistering and slipping between the felt sheets occurs, causing the roof system to age more rapidly.
As it ages and spot repairs are made, most built up roofs will begin alligatoring, referring to the formation of a network of fine cracks across the substrate and leading to water penetration as well as damage to the building.
There are two main types of built-up roof: Smooth BUR and Granulated BUR. A Granulated BUR has had gravel broadcasted over the surface to protect the roof from UV damage. gravel adds an additional 4 lbs/square foot, additional weight that can cause sagging and lead to ponding water.
Either surface is a great candidate for the NovaTuff Epoxy Roof Coating System.
What Is a Modified Bitumen Roof:
A Modified Bitumen roof is a hybrid BUR and is usually sold in rolled sheets, which are then hot-mopped (with heated asphalt) or torch-applied to the roof. If the seams aren’t properly heated, voids and blisters can occur. As the system ages, weak seams and flashing details crack and pull apart, providing a perfect pathway for water penetration.
How NovaTuff Coatings Epoxy Roof Coating System Can Help Your BUR or Modified Bitumen Roof:
As a fluid-applied epoxy roof coating system, NovaTuff easily bonds with the existing substrate, filling all areas where water penetration has or could have occurred. Our Epoxy Roof Coating System provides a long-lasting and sustainable barrier that halts the progression of erosion, and as a seamless membrane, it is uniquely suited to tackle the problems faced by those with BUR and Modified Bitumen roofs.
Materials Needed:
NovaTuff Roof Coatings Installation Options By Roof Type
Where Can the NovaTuff Coatings Epoxy Roof Coating System Be Used?
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Built Up Roofs and Modified Bitumen
Built Up Roofs and Modified BitumenA built up roof (BUR) is comprised of layers of reinforcing felt between asphalt or tar. The asphalt or coal tar is heated and liquified in a container and, then, mopped or applied with a mechanical spreader onto the substrate. If the asphalt is overheated, blistering and slipping between the felt sheets occurs, causing the roof system to age more rapidly.
As it ages and spot repairs are made, most built up roofs will begin alligatoring, referring to the formation of a network of fine cracks across
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Concrete Roof
Concrete RoofOne of the main problems facing building owners with a concrete roof is the material’s porous nature and tendency to crack. These cracks, micro-fissures and imperfections form on the surface and allow water to seep into the slab, which lead to leaks and can cause corrosion of the rebar that reinforces your concrete roof. In addition to leaks that damage the contents of the building, the structural integrity will be compromised over time if not taken care of.
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IsoBoard and DensDeck
IsoBoard and DensDeckIsoBoard is a foam (Extruded Polystyrene) insulation board commonly used in new construction. These are then covered with DensDeck. The new substrate is then coated with a roof system, like a single-ply membrane or modified bitumen.
However, the same problems that are posed by any system with a series of mechanically fastened or adhered seams can crop up with these.
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Metal Roofs
Metal RoofsThere are two main types of metal roofs: commercial (which includes R-panel, Corrugated, and Standing Seam) and historic. All metal roofs expand and contract as the substrate heats or cools, causing strain where the overlapped metal sheets are fastened. Eventually, the seams, overlaps and fasteners will begin to pull away from each other, allowing moisture to penetrate beneath the roof.
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Polyurethane Foam Roofs
Polyurethane Foam RoofsPolyurethane spray foam roofs are sometimes referred to as spray on roofs has been used for over 30 years. Spray foam roofing insulation is used primarily on commercial buildings. However, in some regions of the United States, homes with low-slope or flat roofs can use SPF to improve the home’s air seal and lower heating and cooling energy usage. Foam roofing is lighter than tar gravel roofs and Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofs have no seams or joints.
Single-Ply Roofs
Single-Ply Roof refers to a number of roofing systems in which the principal covering is a single layer of flexible membrane, generally sold in rolls. A single-ply roof’s membrane is usually a thermoset or thermostatic substance, such as EPDM, PVC and TPO. The sheets are then rolled across the surface of the roof, and a hot-air welder is used to adhere the seams.
NovaTuff Coatings Epoxy Roof Coating
Is Your Roof Tough Enough?™
NovaTuff Coatings Epoxy Roof Coating
Novatuff's flagship product, NovaTuff RC-100 Flexible Epoxy Roof Coating, is a fluid-applied roof coating system that provides a lasting waterproof barrier on your roof without the hassle and cost of tear-off and clean-up. Our epoxy roof coating system can be applied over your existing roof, which saves you at least 50% upfront of the cost of installing a new roof, and those are savings that will continue to grow over the life of your building.
This flexible, resilient, and elastomeric epoxy roof coating is fully reinforced with a durable stitch-bond, non-woven fabric perfect for all flashing and roofing applications. Our epoxy roof coating system is safe to handle and requires no specialized equipment to install. When properly installed, our system provides a long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing surface. And, as a CRRC listed cool roof coating NovaTuff RC-100 gives far greater energy efficiency.
Advantages and Benefits
Non-Disruptive Installation:
- No drilling, nailing, or seam welding needed. In addition, the HVAC units can remain in place, eliminating facility downtime and minimizing disruption to your daily business activities.
Lower Maintenance:
- NovaTuff Coatings epoxy roof coatings are specially designed with UV-blockers to prevent roof degradation caused by the sun’s rays. Our roof system protects your roof from foot traffic and the elements, including hail and other harsh conditions that can lead to water penetration.
Seamless System:
- Our epoxy roof coating is specially formulated to create a continuous monolithic membrane, eliminating traditional seams and fasteners, which are normally the first site of leaks and other damage.
Fast and Simple Installation:
- NovaTuff Coatings epoxy roof coatings reduce overall time for installation, saving building-owners’ money and contractors’ time. Our coatings are also formulated to withstand moisture while curing, eliminating wash-off during and after installation.
Cost Effective:
- NovaTuff Roof Coatings offer significant value when compared with reroofing. Depending on the building, they can also drastically reduce cooling costs and maintenance costs over the life cycle of the building.
Environmentally Friendly:
- Our epoxy roof coatings are environmentally friendly and can extend the life of your roof indefinitely, and since they’re applied directly over the existing roof, there’s no tear-off or removal cost, saving building owner’s money and keeping waste out of landfills.
Watertight:
- The NovaTuff Coatings epoxy roof coating creates a seamless, multi-layered waterproof membrane that treats all areas where water penetration normally occurs, and unlike most coatings, NovaTuff Coatings will even withstand ponding water after curing.
Epoxy Primer
NovaTuff has a variety of primers, including a solvent free polyamidoamine epoxy primer designed to penetrate, seal, and prime the surfaces of concrete and metal, leaving a smooth, pinhole and bubble free surface. The formulation includes a long pot life as well as a low sensitivity to substrate moisture, allowing it the ability to penetrate and bond when applied to a damp surface. NovaTuff P-540 Epoxy Primer is supplied in both a low temperature and high temperature version.
NovaTuff P-540 LT – 41°F to 59°F (5°C to 18°C)
NovaTuff P-540 HT – 59°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
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Advantages
Advantages- Long pot life to allow surface penetration into concrete before viscosity increases as the curing reaction takes place.
- Strengthens concrete surface.
- Provides a barrier to outgassing.
- Facilitates application of final coating.
- Excellent adhesion to suitable prepared concrete and sandblasted steel substrates.
- Can be applied to dry or damp surfaces.
Typical Uses
NovaTuff P-540 provides a protective primer for concrete and steel surfaces. In real life situations, substrates may be subject to condensing humidity and dampness. NovaTuff P-540 is designed to provide excellent adhesion properties in these conditions.
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Technical Data and SDS Sheets
Technical Data and SDS SheetsDownload Technical Data and Safety Data Sheets
Technical Data Sheets
TDS NovaTuff RC-100 Flexible Epoxy Roof Coating
TDS NovaTuff RC-105 Liquid Seam Tape
TDS NovaTuff FC-200 Floor Coating
TDS NovaTuff FC-200XF Floor Coating
TDS NovaTuff C-300 Caulking Compound
TDS NovaTuff C-350 Joint Sealant Caulking Compound
TDS NovaTuff PC-400 Protective Metal Coating
TDS NovaTuff PC-425 Protective Coating
TDS NovaTuff PC-450 Protective Coating
TDS NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer
TDS NovaTuff P-525 PrePrime Acid Etch
TDS Fabric NovaTuff Roofing Fabric
Safety Data Sheets – MSDS
SDS NovaTuff RC-100 Series Roof Coating Part A – New Format
SDS NovaTuff RC-100 Roof Coating Part B – New Format
SDS NovaTuff RC-105 Epoxy Liquid Seam Tape Part B – New Format
SDS NovaTuff FC-200 Series Floor Coating Part A – New Format
SDS NovaTuff FC-200 / FC-200XF Floor Coating Part B – New Format
SDS NovaTuff C-300 Series Epoxy Caulking Compound Part A – New Format
SDS NovaTuff C-300 / C-350 Epoxy Caulking Compound Part B – New Format
SDS NovaTuff PC-400 Epoxy Protective Coating Part A – New Format
SDS NovaTuff PC-400 Epoxy Protective Coating Part B – New Format
SDS NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer Part A – New Format
SDS NovaTuff P-505 Epoxy Primer Part B – New Format
MSDS NovaTuff RC-100 Roof Coating
MSDS NovaTuff RC-105 Liquid Seam Tape
MSDS NovaTuff FC-200 Floor Coating
MSDS NovaTuff C-300_350 Caulking Compound
MSDS NovaTuff PC-400 Protective Coating
MSDS NovaTuff PC-425 Protective Coating
MSDS NovaTuff PC-450 Protective Coating
Subcategories
Industrial Coatings
NovaTuff offers high solids, high build, fast drying industrial coatings designed to protect steel and concrete in industrial exposures. These epoxy coatings are ideal for maintenance painting and fabrication shop applications, indoor and outdoor environments. The high solids content ensures adequate protection of sharp edges, corners, and welds. The product can be applied directly to marginally prepared steel surfaces. It can be used in applications where chemical and corrosive resistance is required and where moisture may prevent the use of other coatings.