Spring has finally arrived in the Midwest and that means spring showers. The potential for severe weather also increases this time of year as atmospheric instability can create strong storms unexpectedly. One of the biggest concerns on the minds of roofing contractors is having to roof around rain or an unexpected pop-up storm.

The rain has the potential to seriously damage a building owner’s property, and in turn, can ruin a contractor’s day. Did you know, that SEALGUARD VFI-991 SILICONE can help to not completely shut down your job site?

Most traditional roofing systems require you to tear off the existing roof. This poses a problem, in order to manage an approaching shower or storm, work on the roof must stop long before the rain hits. Tarps must be laid out and fastened down. Even after all this work, there is still a risk that water could penetrate the structure. Strong winds could blow away the tarp or heavy runoff could seep through a hole. All of this extra work is a huge setback and reduces productivity.

A major benefit of using SEALGUARD VFI-991 SILICONE is that very little tear-off is required, if at all. With a tack-free time between 30 minutes and two hours (dependent on atmospheric conditions) contractors have the convenience of working closer to the time before rain hits.

Silicone adhesives by nature rely on moisture to cure. If a contractor is caught off guard, and an unexpected shower pops-up during the coating application, the worst that can happen is dimpling. This is a simple fix and the silicone can be easily recoated after the rain stops.

Conclusion

There is no proper way to install a roof in the rain but SEALGUARD VFI-991 SILICONE can help on rain-sensitive projects. If you’re a contractor and are tired of having to rush to put up tarps when rain threatens, give us a call. Our knowledgeable sales professionals are available to answer your questions about liquid applied roof coatings.