Acrylic

Elastomeric acrylic is a familiar material for Phoenix metro residents with flat roofs—it is the common "white coating" painted on for protection. However, despite its name, elastomeric acrylic lacks long-term elasticity. It essentially functions as a reflective paint that loses its flexibility and hardens over time. Under the intense desert sun, this hardened coating eventually cracks, leaving the roof vulnerable to moisture and rainwater that can saturate the underlying foam or cap sheet.

Furthermore, acrylic coatings thin out with every rainfall and quickly degrade under the ponding water that naturally collects on low surfaces. Choosing acrylic only makes sense if you want to commit to the relentless hassle and expense of recoating your roof every three to five years.Are you saving a few dollars upfront? Sure. But does it make sense for your wallet long-term? In my professional opinion, absolutely not.If you were a realtor looking for a quick, cheap fix just to pass inspection and dump the problem onto a buyer, an elastomeric acrylic coating would do the trick. But you are the one living there. If you plan to homestead, protect your family, and build equity over the next 20+ years, you cannot afford to cut corners. Acrylic is simply the wrong solution for a forever home. Don't sacrifice decades of peace of mind just to save a dollar today. Go with GacoFlex 42 series silicone for an enduring and reliable material for your flat roof surfaces for the long haul!

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Silicone

Overall Roof Performance: Much Better

Here's Why…

Since 2016, Teshuva Roof Solutions LLC has mastered the flat roof coating industry. We intimately understand the unique challenges facing homeowners and property managers here in the Valley. Whether you have foam or rolled Built-Up Roofing (BUR), destructive ponding water, foam splits, and severe coating cracks are constant threats. We don't just patch these issues—we solve them permanently.

The secret lies in the preparation. We have perfected the art of flat roof prep to deliver the absolute ultimate protective shield: premium silicone. Silicone is vastly superior to standard acrylic elastomeric coatings because it is completely impermeable to water. When it rains in the Valley, low spots collect water. While acrylic breaks down under moisture, silicone holds ponding water like a cup until the desert sun evaporates it away. It is incredibly durable, virtually maintenance-free, and engineered to last for decades.To deliver this level of elite protection, we trust only one product. GacoFlex S42 High Adhesion Silicone is our exclusive, go-to solution for every flat roof we protect. Here is why...