There is no doubt that a roof coating will definitely have some positive impact on the lifespan of your roof. After you have done your research regarding the color and quality you wish to have applied on the roof of your building, this actually becomes the beginning and not the end of the process. Timing is so important because the success of your work will highly depend on the weather condition during which that coating is actually applied.

You want to maximize the effects of this application and, as such, it becomes important for you to pay strict attention to the weather forecast. This is an important element that will help yup decide exactly when to apply that coating so as not to miss out on the positive outcomes intended. As a general rule, manufacturers have a specified temperature range during which they recommend that roof coatings be applied; in most cases it is between 40 and 59 degrees. As you wait for the right temperature to prevail, it is also important to ensure that the product is actually stored in an area that is generally warm.

As much as possible, you must avoid applying roof coating during a period when rain is expected because this is likely to interfere with its curing; you need to ensure the weather forecast predicts a period of at least 48 hours without rain in order for you to be sure. Your technician will also ensure that generally, the roof’s temperature is not higher than the surrounding temperature when doing the application in order to avoid any problems.

The curing time for the roof coating is important especially for the base product that is normally placed over the primer between the two coats of coating that will be applied. Water pounding and cold weather are likely to interfere with the curing and should therefore be avoided as much as possible. While it remains important to be mindful of the temperature during the day, you also need to consider what the temperature is like at the very time when the application is taking place. Considering the low temperature on the eve of application as well as the maximum temperature will give you better results because you also want to avoid application when the temperature is just too hot since this will cause it to flash too quickly.

Apart from the immediate prevailing temperature, you also need to think about the season of the year when it is most appropriate to do an application. The season will actually determine the type of roof coating you are going to select as well. If you plan to use a water based coating, you need to remember that it will require sufficient amounts of time to cure lest the product begins washing off. The cold months of the year are not very appropriate for the application of water based coatings due to the limited sun exposure it is going to get. You also need to avoid windy conditions at the time of application since the wind is likely to carry coating particles all over the place.