Benefits of Foam Roofing
Apart from its incredibly long lifespan and minimal maintenance requirements, SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam) offers many outstanding benefits. It serves as an excellent insulator, which can significantly reduce cooling costs in Phoenix; it also acts as a green building material, beneficial for the environment. Additionally, the seamless nature of SPF roofing prevents rain or wind from penetrating your structure. SPF is both extremely durable and lightweight, which means, unlike with a tile roof, there's no need to worry whether your structure can support the roofing materials.
Many Phoenix residents are unfamiliar with foam roofing, often referred to as SPF, which stands for Spray Polyurethane Foam. Upon hearing about foam roofing, one might initially think of materials like those used in a Styrofoam cooler or to fill a cushion; however, foam roofing is vastly different. It begins as two separate liquids that, when mixed together and sprayed onto a surface, expand up to 30 times their original volume to form a solid, seamless, watertight roofing system.
After application, Phoenix foam roofing requires a protective elastomeric or silicone coating, which is capable of expanding and contracting along with the foam. This coating is typically applied in three separate layers, with special granules embedded into it to protect against UV rays.
Foam roofing is also extremely energy efficient. Studies have shown that the use of foam roofing in a hot climate like Phoenix can pay for itself in less than five years. Additionally, this type of roofing has a long lifespan if properly maintained; it should be cleaned and re-coated about every 12 years. When correctly installed and maintained, foam roofing can last up to 50 years.
Foam roofing should only be applied by a licensed Phoenix roofing contractor experienced in its use. Numerous problems can arise during the application, and the contractor must have the ability to recognize a problem quickly and be willing to stop immediately to address it, regardless of lost time or pay. In other words, their primary goal must be customer satisfaction and pride in a job well done.