ROOF GUARD VS. OTHER ROOF COATINGS
Armus Roof Guard is a high-performance roofing repair coating. When used together with Armus Water-borne Epoxy Primer, the coating system can be applied to existing roofs to protect against water damage, water ingress and membrane failures.
The unique feature of Roof Guard’s polyaspartic coating is its thermal properties. With a high reflectivity, high emissivity, and a low thermal conductivity coefficient, Roof Guard can both keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter. When paired with the durability of aspartic polyurea, and a high elongation at break, or flexibility, Roof Guard can extend the lifespan of any worn roof.
ROOF GUARD |
COMPETITOR’S POLYASPARTIC ROOF COATINGS |
TRADITIONAL SILICONE ROOF COATINGS |
COOLING WHITE ROOF PAINT |
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DURABILITYStudies have proven that polyaspartic coatings like Roof Guard are longer-lasting and require less maintenance than silicone roof coatings. |
5-10 YEARSEXTENDED ROOF LIFE |
5-10 YEARSEXTENDED ROOF LIFE |
2-5 YEARSEXTENDED ROOF LIFE |
1-3 YEARSEXTENDED ROOF LIFE |
FLEXIBILITYRoof Guard has a 612% elongation at break, meaning its flexibility can expand and contract with changing temperatures. Meaning it’s able to bridge cracks as well. With more than 3X the flexibility of market competitors, it has a lower failure rate than other coatings. |
612%ELONGATION AT BREAK |
50%ELONGATION AT BREAK |
250%ELONGATION AT BREAK |
250%ELONGATION AT BREAK |
100% VOLUME SOLIDSWith 100% volume solids, Roof Guard is easier to apply and less likely to drip or sag in higher temperatures. With a faster touch-dry time than most roof coatings, Roof Guard can be applied without the risk of sagging, reducing surface defects. |
100%VOLUME SOLIDS |
80%VOLUME SOLIDS |
90%VOLUME SOLIDS |
55%VOLUME SOLIDS |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCEPolyaspartic coatings have better chemical resistance than other roofing coatings. They are more resistant to oil stains and strong acids. This means on a roof with heavy HVAC units or condensers, Roof Guard stands up against equipment stains better than the other guys. |
SUPER-RESISTANTTO STRONG ACIDS & OIL |
GOOD RESISTANCENOT RESISTANT TO STRONG ACIDS& SOME SOLVENTS |
STRONG RESISTANCEMAY BE STAINED BY STRONG ACIDS& OIL FROM HVAC / CONDENSERS |
LOW RESISTANCEMAY BE STAINED BY STRONG ACIDS& OIL FROM HVAC / CONDENSERS |
EASIER SURFACE PREPThe complete Armus roofing repair system pairs our Water-borne Epoxy Primer and Roof Guard as a performance topcoat. Unlike other primers, our primer is universal, and your surface doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth. Armus WBE Primer works on all roofing substrates, as long as the material is clean and free of loose debris. Armus cuts your surface prep in half. |
USE WITH ARMUS WBE PRIMERON ALL ROOF SUBSTRATES |
PRIMER MAY BE REQUIRED DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF SUBSTRATE |
NEEDS A NEAR-FLAT SURFACE & MULTIPLE COATS. UNEVEN SURFACE MAY AFFECT COATING PERFORMANCE. PRIMER REQUIRED |
NEEDS A CLEAN, FULLY REPAIRED SURFACE. PRIMER REQUIRED |
THERMAL INSULATIONThe lower your thermal conductivity coefficient, the better your formulation is at insulation. In roof coatings, this helps keep buildings warmer in the winter and cooler in summer, saving on energy costs. Check out the comparison here. The lower the measurement here, the better the coating is at insulation. |
0.08 W/mK |
0.18 W/mK |
NONE |
0.50 W/mK |
REFLECTIVITY / EMISSIVITYReflecting and emitting trapped heat helps keep roofs and buildings cooler in warmer seasons, reducing energy usage. The higher the numbers are here, the better. |
93% REFLECTIVITY
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70% REFLECTIVITY
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90% REFLECTIVITY
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85% REFLECTIVITY
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