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Elastomeric cool roof coating?

2:10 PM 11/13/2011

 

ejalbk

NY

Our flat roof is over ten years old and starting to develop some minor leaks so we're looking into a new roof. One of the bids we expect to get is from a firm that uses a pour-on system that is elastomeric/acrylic. We're looking for some feedback on how these hold up compared to a rubber roof. What the advantages and disadvantages are and what a typical cost id per square foot. Thanks.
 

 

 

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    chris123

    Bedford Stuyvesant, NY

    You cam also call YKM roofing at 917 807 7498 for an estimate their rates are very reasonable
     

    5:08 PM 11/13/2011 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    kidbklyn

    Brooklyn, NY

    The pour-on system essentially uses your old roof as it basis.  The cost of that pour-material is less than two hundred dollars and the cost of a days or so labor to mop it on a 45' by 20'  flat roof.  It is about a five hundred dollar job. It is not highly skilled work. I couldn't see anyone you pay doing a  job like that giving you much of gurantee on a poured-on roof. I seen postings on this web site saying the cost of a new rubberized  flat roof  about the size of the previously mentioned roof costing around six thousand dollars. This would be done by a skilled roofing contractor. I believe the gurantee is at least fifteen years.

    9:03 AM 11/14/2011 | -1 Votes

     

     

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    haiderbk

    Call Millad at 718-669-8305. He is an amazing roofer. Rubber roof will be better and better for environment. When ever you do a rubber roof, it should last you minimum 10 years-15 years. My contractor (Millad) did my roof and gave me 12-15 years gurantee and it is still good . And Millad is very reliable person, whom you can trust and communicate with. call him or email at ctgconstruction@gmail.com

    9:11 AM 11/14/2011 | -1 Votes

     

     

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    • kidbklyn

      Brooklyn, NY

      This is a shill response.

      2:22 PM 11/14/2011

          

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    bu11d09

    Binghamton, NY



    A few questions first.  What kind of a roof do you have, hot mopped ashalt, rolled asphalt, tar & gravel ? How many roofs do you have, meaning was this current roof put on over another roof?  Do you know the source of the leaks? Flashings, roof stacks & vents are oftern sources, as are cracked and broken parapet caps. If someone is suggesting to "pour" a roof for you I would not be interested. However, a fluid-applied roof system could fesibly save you thousands of dollars over a tear-off and a new roof. FIRST  your roof has to qualify. If it's shot then it's shot, but many times it is not. Try checking out this 3 minute video and see if it helps @ www.whyreplace.com 

    2:39 PM 11/14/2011 | 1 Votes

     

     

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    • ejalbk

      NY

      I watched the video, but I found it to be little more than a commercial for the Astec system. A lot of vague claims but little actual solid information that could have been included in a 3 minute video.

      3:54 PM 11/14/2011

          

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    superdee01

    Brooklyn, NY

    Hello if you are still looking for a Roofer try giving Dan a call Roofing is his specialty he very reasonable and reliable and he offers free estimates he can be reached at 718 485-1044 if he does not answer leave a message Im sure he will get back to you Good Luck.

    8:25 PM 11/29/2011 | -1 Votes

     

     

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