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In Florida, our properties face constant challenges from rain and sun. Roof sealing helps homeowners and businesses here in Jacksonville, FL by boosting your roof's defense against moisture and cutting down on unwanted heat buildup. Roof Sealing in Jacksonville, FL What Is It? more Sealing is when a protective coating or treatment is applied to your roof surface to create a continuous barrier that blocks pathways for water. Why Do I Need It? Over the years, small cracks, gaps, and worn spots tend to develop on your roof from weather exposure. The sealant fills those openings and bonds to the existing surface. This stops rain from reaching the decking or interior spaces below. How Else Does It Help? Keeping Things Flexible Elastomeric versions of these treatments can stretch and recover when the temperatures rise and fall throughout the day. That makes your roof more flexible and keeps the barrier intact even when the roof expands and contracts in the heat. If your roof gets too rigid, then the temperature swings can cause cracks. Protecting the Shingles The coating that your asphalt shingles originally had when they were put on holds all the granules in place and sheds water. As the natural oils in the asphalt degrade, you slowly lose these benefits and the shingles get brittle and can't keep out water. Treatments replenish those oils and restore their pliability. Stopping the Heat Reflective coatings and membranes bounce a substantial portion of the sun's visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation away from the building, and the roof surface therefore stays cooler than a dark, non-reflective surface would under the same sunlight. That means you've got less heat moving downward into the attic and living areas. In air-conditioned residential buildings, higher solar reflectance can cut peak cooling demand by 11% to 27%. Cool-roof surfaces have been measured as much as 60 degrees cooler than traditional dark roofs during summer conditions. Is It Worth It? Getting a full-surface treatment rather than making repeated small repairs is often more effective when the roof starts to show widespread signs of aging. Spot fixes only address the visible trouble spots while leaving the rest of the surface vulnerable. A complete application restores performance across every shingle or panel. How's It Done? We'll start with a thorough inspection to confirm that your roof is a good candidate. If things are too far gone, it's probably best just to get a new roof put on: a sealing treatment would just waste your money. Next, the surfaces are cleaned so the material can bond properly. The treatment is then sprayed or rolled on in even layers so it will penetrate or adhere. After the sealant has had time to cure, your roof will look refreshed to the eye and you'll quickly notice measurable improvements in both water shedding and thermal performance. Reapplication every few years can extend those gains further and help your roof last as long, or sometimes even longer, than its warrantied lifespan. Schedule a free inspection at Revive My Roof in Jacksonville today to evaluate your roof's condition. We also serve clients in Orlando and Tampa and in Detroit, MI, Dallas, TX, Nashville, TN, and Richmond, VA.

If your roof is getting a little old, you've got a dilemma. Should you do targeted spot repair, do a comprehensive roof sealing, or just leave it all alone until the whole thing needs to be replaced? If you have the money for it and your roof is already at the end of its lifespan, then getting a new roof is usually your best bet. But if there's still a few years on that roof, repair or sealing makes sense. Here's when to choose which for your Dallas, TX roof. When Does Roof Sealing Make More Sense Than Spot Repairs? more A spot repair means we are fixing specific damage in a specific area, and this usually the method you want to use when you have a minor, very localized issue. What a spot repair cannot do, however, is deal with larger symptoms of aging. In that situation, a spot repair is like playing whack-a-mole: you fix one bit, but you're going to have another leak next month and another spot to repair the month after that. That's when a sealing treatment makes a lot of sense. Roof Maxx Rejuvenation Sealing treatments like Roof Maxx work by replenishing lost oils in your asphalt shingles using a bio-based formula that's derived from soybeans. This restores their pliability and water-repelling quality. The formula is applied with spray after the roof has been thoroughly cleaned, and it covers the entire roof uniformly and prevents you from developing future issues. Making Your Decision Making Your Decision Again, if the roof is experiencing uniform aging across the surface, getting it sealed is a smarter move than trying to fix every little area of damage. But if you've experienced localized damage because of a specific event, spot fixes are cheaper. How Much Damage Does the Weather Usually Do? Although everyone in Dallas tends to experience the same weather events, not every roof is exposed to the same stresses. How much sun exposure does it get? If it's shaded, how often do limbs fall on it? Do you faithfully get it cleaned so that sticks, debris, and leaves don't erode the shingles? Sealing gives you enhanced overall weather resistance and will often be a good option, but if your roof is typically well protected except for one corner, a spot repair of that section might be in order. What's the Cost Overall? A single, simple spot repair could cost from $200-$500, depending on what exactly needs to be repaired, and more extensive repairs easily run close to $2,000. Roof Maxx runs something like $3000-$6000, depending on the size of your roof and other factors. Getting a completely new roof is going to cost anywhere from $20,000 up. So as you are figuring costs, calculate how quickly spot repair is going to add up to more than the cost of getting the roof sealed. It likely won't take long, and getting sealant can extend the life of your roof by up to 15 more years. To find out what's best for your roof, contact us today at Revive My Roof here in Dallas, TX. We also serve customers in Detroit, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Richmond, and Nashville.