Waterproofing the roof structures of residential or business buildings is essential for any property owner. Even the smallest leak in your roof can let water into your building and cause serious damage. Waterproofing your roof is simpler than a complete roof replacement while still offering many of the same benefits, while providing a long-term solution to any existing or potential leaks.

Some new homeowners or those undertaking major building maintenance may need to decide between a repair, roof waterproofing, or a complete roof replacement.

Here are six benefits to waterproofing your roof:

1. Waterproofing extends the life of your roof

With a waterproof membrane protecting your roof, you’ll have an additional layer of protection from wear, decay, and leaks caused by rain, snow, ice, and wind. A waterproof membrane also reflects sunlight, reducing the impact of extreme heat and light on your roof. Good quality waterproofing solutions such as ours can last up to ten years, substantially extending the lifetime of your existing roof.

2. Waterproofing reduces major expenses

Investing in good quality waterproofing membrane for your roof can reduce major expenses in the short-term because it is significantly cheaper than a complete roof overhaul. You’ll also save money because roof repairs won’t be required as often, and maintenance costs will be lower.

3.  Waterproofing reduces energy consumption

Because waterproof membranes reflect heat and sunlight, you’ll save on electricity costs in the summer by maintaining steadier building temperatures. Unlike waterproofing, a one-time repair or complete roof replacement won’t have a significant impact on your building’s energy efficiency.

4.  Waterproofing lowers humidity

A waterproof roof coating seals your building from water leakage. Waterproofing reduces the humidity levels in your building while also preventing the growth of mould. Building occupants as well as customers or clients will all be more comfortable, you’ll also be protected from more serious structural issues in the future.

5. Low maintenance

A waterproof coating is much simpler to maintain and repair than roof infrastructure. When maintenance and repairs are necessary, they are also generally much quicker to perform. The majority of repairs will simply be made to the waterproof coating rather than the roof itself.

6.  Waterproofing is easy to install

Roof Rescue Repair can waterproof your roof in about a third of the time it takes to replace a roof. Our waterproofing solutions are designed to minimize any downtime or disruption to your daily business operations or personal schedule.

Waterproofing Methods

Roof Rescue Repair uses the most tried and trusted methods of waterproofing, we’d like to highlight and expand on two of those, below:

Roof Ridging
The waterproofing of cement roof ridging on the apex of the roof while replacing any loose cement if necessary. We use 3 coats of waterproofing sealant, thereafter painting the area with a colour matching as close to the original roof as possible.

Corrugated and IBR Roofing
Waterproofing a corrugated or metal roof involves sealing of all the joints, valleys, sidewall and headwall flashings, as well as roof screws. We use acrylic waterproofing with a backing membrane, thereafter painting the waterproofed area as close as possible to the original roof colour.

Roof Rescue repair can advise you as to the exact areas and types of waterproofing required for your roof structure.

Contact us to schedule an on-site inspection and no-obligation waterproofing quote.