Waterproofing Roof Paint

Using waterproofing roof paint and flat roof coatings are great ways to extend the lifespan of a roof in a cost effective way. Working well in combination with rejuvenating and repairing tired and worn exterior masonry and uPVC surfaces, paints and coatings available to buy today at Rawlins Paints also come in an outstanding range of colours.

Our systems are easy to apply in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, they dry quickly allowing the structures to be back in service with minimal delay.

• ‘Cold’ applied, seamless waterproof protection – No need for heat or naked flames.
• Tough and elastomeric to withstand thermal/structural movement.
• Solar reflective coatings, instant leak repair, asbestos encapsulation, metal protection, & more!
• 5, 10, 15 and 25 year systems for flat, metal, pitched, corrugated and tiled roofs, balconies and more.

Click here for a recent Rawlins Paints blog post on how to find the hole and fix a leaking flat roof.

Gacopro Roof Coating

GacoPro Roof Coating is a silicone roof paint for pitched and flat roofs. It can be used any time of year and guarantees a waterproofed roof for 20 years. GacoPro Roof Coating is a liquid coating that can be applied without a primer to asphalt, asbestos, steel, concrete, lead, fibreglass, modified bitumen, plastisol, aged or weathered felt and most existing roof coatings, among others. Applying GacoPro to a roof or gutter is an economical way to extend the life of the surface, without needing to totally reinstall.

Using GacoPro Roof Coating in Solar Reflective White will reflect a high percentage of the sun’s rays, therefore reducing damage caused by UV rays, which again extends the life of the roof surface. It is also available in Light Grey and permanently protects the roof from leaks, severe weather and ponding water.

Emergency Roof Repairs­

For a kit that can quickly and easily repair cracks, leaks and areas that are letting in water, Rust-Oleum Waterproof kit is a good buy. You can even use it while the weather is bad, to make sure that any leaks in your roof don’t get any worse! Rust-Oleum Waterproof is a water sealant with fibres. It immediately waterproofs roofs, felt, slate, asphalt, hard PVC, glass, tiles and aluminium, among other surfaces. You can also buy the Rust-Oleum Waterproof Roof Paint in single tins. ­­­Other products in this range include Rust-Oleum LeakSeal and Rust-Oleum Leak Stop, both designed to quickly and effectively repair leaks and cracks, making them watertight and sealing them from any water damage.

Pitched and Flat Roof Repairs

We have next day delivery available on an assortment of smooth and seamless waterproof coatings for general maintenance work on both pitched and flat roofs. The level of protection provided by these coatings is detailed in product datasheets, and for some coatings includes solar reflective and UV resistant qualities to further extend the lifespan of the roof.

A product specifically designed for flat roofs is Rust-Oleum Mathys Dacfill HZ. It is a water-based system with a built-in fleece. It’s waterproof and promises to seal against ponding water within just one hour of application. It can be applied on almost any substrate and has a 15-year life expectancy. This flat roof coating resists UV radiation, heat, frost and pollution and can withstand major changes in temperature.

Solar Reflective Paints

There are various reflective paints in our product portfolio, specially developed to reduce the damaging effects of solar heat on roofs. Blackfriar Professional Solar Reflective Paint is specifically formulated to be used on dark coloured roofs. It can be used on metal, concrete, brick, bitumen and many more surfaces. It is self-priming, needs two coats and is for outdoor use only.

Coo-Var Solar Reflective Paint White is a bright white acrylic aggregated roof coating. It works by deflecting sunlight to lessen heat build-up inside and outside a building.  It’s suitable for stable felt, wood, brick and concrete but can’t be used on roofs that often have standing water.

Guarantees, Warranties and Life Expectancies for Large Roofing Projects

Our roof coating systems are designed to waterproof, protect and decorate almost all types of roofing materials. Roof coatings are often the most cost effective way to renovate a roof by allowing the user to extend the life expectancy without the need of a specialist contractor.

However, often larger roofing projects require some form of ‘guarantee’ for the client and/or building owner to provide peace of mind that the coating system applied to the roof will protect/waterproof the roof for an agreed period of time.

We offer systems that can be used year round to provide upto 5, 10, 15 and 25 years protection when applied by an approved contractor to flat, metal, pitched, felt, asbestos, corrugated roofs and more. Cold applied, seamless systems mean no need for heat or naked flames providing tough, elastomeric, waterproofing coatings that withstand thermal/structural movement.

We will visit your site and carry out a full inspection, write a tailored specification to meet your requirements and offer an approved contractor for the application. We will never offer a contractor that we have not trained and approved, all our contractors have successfully completed specific product training on the systems they apply and are monitored regularly to ensure the highest standard of quality is achieved.

By using one of our nationwide approved contractors for our products you enable yourself to take advantage of our guarantees, life expectancies and warranties. This means that if we say our system is going to last a certain amount of time, or perform in a certain way and it doesn’t, you’re covered.

If you’re a contractor and would like to become an approved installer of our systems please contact us on 0113 245 5450