Painting roof with white reflective rubber acrylic elastomeric coating

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  • @porky7753
    @porky7753 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +202

    Great job, i did this 4 years ago against everyone saying not to. It was the best thing i did, it gets windy and blows shingles off in our area and i no longer have those issues but the neighbors do. In a few years i'm going to hit it again with 2 coats just cause.

    • @akanesoratobu8889
      @akanesoratobu8889 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      do you feel a great difference in temperture during the summer time inside your house?

    • @westcoastspartan1528
      @westcoastspartan1528 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      How has it held up and did you notice improvement in temperatures throughout your house

    • @JoeGarcia-cg1pp
      @JoeGarcia-cg1pp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      whats state your in im in Fl thinking about doin it

    • @akanesoratobu8889
      @akanesoratobu8889 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@JoeGarcia-cg1pp just be careful though sometimes moisture can end up getting under the cracked area and rot the wood underneath

    • @davidhazen2394
      @davidhazen2394 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@akanesoratobu8889 Yes I used silcone white for a roof that is in direct sunlight if you put a white coat on, then you should drop you attic temrpreture 30 degrees and your AC bill 20-30%. Just keep if you use on regular shingles you are choking the breathablity of your roof off. Make sure you have good attic ventazlation or you may get mold. I think the white liquid rubber will do the same

  • @darylhill9400
    @darylhill9400 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    As a professional painting contractor for 50 years, painting, a roof is an extremely good idea! So many misleading comments that are totally wrong! My personal residence has been painted since 1961 still going on the original roof! Why more people do not paint their roots beyond me

    • @reliefmango6
      @reliefmango6 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Wow. Replacing shingles must be a scam then.

    • @Denny-u8d
      @Denny-u8d 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@reliefmango6🤣😂dairyhill9400 Just wants to paint roofs ..😂

    • @enthused7591
      @enthused7591 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Denny-u8d I mean industrial buildings don't mess with shingles, they just paint white reflective elastomeric every 10 years for $2000 instead and it works damn well.

    • @zendell37
      @zendell37 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@reliefmango6 This stuff keeps the wind from getting up under the shingles if applied correctly.

    • @josemanuelgonzalez6151
      @josemanuelgonzalez6151 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Simple math, your average single roof has a 10-25 yr lifespan but the insurance companies give any roof that is 10yo a zero cost. If your roof shingles are in good shape, pull a permit for elastomeric roof paint and reset the clock. Note that if you are really going per product approvals we are talking 50-100sf a 5gal bucket and make sure to treat cracks and joints with other products.

  • @PainlessTrader-h1u
    @PainlessTrader-h1u 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    I painted my roof in Bullhead City Arizona with Snow Seal, it dropped my electric bill by 30 percent and stopped a roof leak... its a great product.

    • @loboxx337
      @loboxx337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Worked in Arizona in August with temperatures over 120 degrees in the shade.

    • @coleccionistademetales
      @coleccionistademetales 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      brand?

  • @JohnBullOutdoors
    @JohnBullOutdoors  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    I've had lots of comments asking about an update. I haven't been able to film one yet but the roof has been holding up quite well, and it feels and looks the same as the day I put it down.

    • @FiveTimesLife
      @FiveTimesLife 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      What about a energy bill reduction due to much cooler temperatures in your attic?

    • @luckyleo8751
      @luckyleo8751 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@FiveTimesLife @JohnBlOutdoors
      This is the real question. The energy savings.

    • @floridagunrat1625
      @floridagunrat1625 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yup, I'm curious too!

    • @floridacoder
      @floridacoder 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Most comments were around moisture in the roof. Suggest getting a wood moisture meter and spot checking from inside the attic. That would be the best way to identify problems.

    • @skip741x3
      @skip741x3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      why is there no response regarding energy savings and did it make the house cooler on the inside? people are curious!

  • @kellystoner277
    @kellystoner277 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    Big mistake he made was back rolling over his initial roll. He was literally pulling the product back up off the shingles. You have to lay it on and leave it be. When it is real hot like he was working in, the coverage and workability goes way down. I used to use a mold/fungal spray first, let it sit for a day or so. Then spray a clear roof sealer on with a pump sprayer, let dry and cure a day or so. Then, go back with the elastomeric and lay it on, trying not too get too cute with it. If it is really hot, it is okay to spray the roof with water before applying, it cools it down, and the water evaporates pretty fast. I have done roofs like this that have lasted 15 years in South Florida, and The Keys. I used to put M9 in the product, it is a anti-mold, mildew fungicide that keeps molds etc... from growing in coastal zone tropical, and inland sub-tropical areas. Basically you are covering your roof in a big raincoat, and a clean base is always a good place to start. Poly/Styrene spray applications are expensive, but provide incredible insulating properties. The problem with that system is you have to keep painting it to keep the UV rays off of it. The best roof is a Bimini roof which is basically overlapping stepped concrete slabs that can take any hurricane winds, provide a monolithic slab that also insulates the building and you never have to put another roof on. It does require painting for aesthetic reasons as well as to protect concrete from weather. Insurance companies in Florida consider a 15 plus year old roof non-insurable, which begs the question about thirty year shingles? Everything is a racket.

    • @johnbannister501
      @johnbannister501 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I love your suggestion about the spray on fungicide....and....the clear sealer first before applying the coating.

  • @randyjennings7507
    @randyjennings7507 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Lanco white seal is good stuff. Manufacturer recommends a thickness of 20 mills about 2 credit cards thick. At that thick it would take you 8 coats. I've seen a shingle house that was coated like this and it was sealed so good that moisture couldn't go through the shingles. And there was condensation in the Attic. The homeowner had to install more vents in the Attic to let the moisture vapor out.

    • @mariocooldude9092
      @mariocooldude9092 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Shit..are you kidding me?? 8 coats??? It's pretty thin..not much heavier viscosity than latex house paint so Maybe you're right 👍
      But that would require 50 fucking gallons

    • @nesq4104
      @nesq4104 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds like mold will develop

    • @Jim-rc3mk
      @Jim-rc3mk ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes , I agree- Looks like crap 💩 too.

    • @gplay1349
      @gplay1349 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Plus its $200 bucket

    • @burtburtist
      @burtburtist ปีที่แล้ว

      Badass

  • @tedwalker1370
    @tedwalker1370 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    I have used this product.
    1. make sure the roof is clean first.
    2. make sure to mix the product well.
    3. It will not stop all leaks.
    4. It will reflect a lot of heat from the sun. Very important when it is 115 degrees in Arizona.
    5. It does last a long time. Must be pressure washed before recoating years later.

    • @darylhill9400
      @darylhill9400 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@tedwalker1370 every 5 to 7 years recoat but once you achieve a certain film thickness, it takes less paint each time I’ve been doing mine since 1961

    • @carlmccoy662
      @carlmccoy662 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Make sure the keyways are sealed. If not, water will enter and travel horizontally until it reaches the gap between shingles and leaks. Don't ask me how I know this

  • @angstrommanagement3016
    @angstrommanagement3016 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Great video and yes it works!How I did it as an aluminum contractor:
    Tint the paint gray then while youre rolling have someone follow the wet edge and scatter multi colored sand with a fertilizer spreader on lightest setting and youll be surprised hom much it ends up looking like a newly shingled roof😎

    • @johnrogan9420
      @johnrogan9420 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And vayla you have a house that looks like a mobile home!

    • @angstrommanagement3016
      @angstrommanagement3016 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@johnrogan9420 a mobile home is a mobile home regardless of what the roof looks like lol

    • @nickg505
      @nickg505 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@johnrogan9420vayla? Was your school in mobile home? 😂

  • @willisjefferson5886
    @willisjefferson5886 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    As a Paint Contractor for 40 years I agree 100% We had a client who needed a new roof but as a lark asked us to paint it, that was 25 years ago and it still looks great

    • @NineToes19
      @NineToes19 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Do you know if the insurance company accepted it as a roof replacement, by chance?

    • @willisjefferson5886
      @willisjefferson5886 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@NineToes19 I don't remember how they dealt with it, We did the job and I still drive by, still looks great. The family sold the house and the roof is the same, thats as much as I know

    • @NineToes19
      @NineToes19 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@willisjefferson5886
      Thank you.

    • @godkung1
      @godkung1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What kind of paint/sealer did you use?

    • @willisjefferson5886
      @willisjefferson5886 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@godkung1 We went with Old School Latex paint on Asphalt shingles. We painted it Terracotta red. No prep, no wash. He hoped it would last 6 months, its still there

  • @coldwarrior78
    @coldwarrior78 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Have used products like this for decades. Points to consider:
    1. Sealing cracks requires the thicker paste version and mesh fabric, almost like fiberglass layup.
    2. This is a plastic seal which will trap moisture coming from inside your house. Proper ventilation is absolutely required. Most folks don't realize that shingle roofs breath. Not with this coating.
    3. The coating does protect the mineral coating on the shingles, which could help extend the life of the shingles. However, you cannot walk around on the roof without breaking the coating.
    4. Multiple coats works much better than one thick coat.

  • @hans2five
    @hans2five 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    This is the most interesting video I've ever seen for watching paint dry. Lol

    • @jeffstrains4014
      @jeffstrains4014 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What you mean is the distance! It will cover more lol

  • @waterbug1135
    @waterbug1135 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +108

    I bought a short sale Phoenix house in 2009 with this on the roof. Makes zero difference in heat gain. Last forever? If forever is 5-10 years. 99% of it lasts, but it starts cracking different places. That allows water to get in between the layers. When I ripped the roof off most of the roof was wet and rotting thru the wood deck and rafters. It rarely rains here in Phoenix and when I ripped off the roof it hadn't rained in months. Still soaking wet.
    Does a really good job of trapping water and sealing it in.

    • @AXNJXN1
      @AXNJXN1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Couldn’t agree more. This is absolutely NOT the way to go. LOL!

    • @captainaxle438
      @captainaxle438 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you, that's logical information, cracks. I now know never use it. Was thinking it good but now the truth

    • @pcno2832
      @pcno2832 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That should always be a concern when coating anything; remember what undercoating used to do to cars? But it seems to work for some people, maybe for the ones who check it for cracks regularly, and re-apply it to stop them; it it doesn't crack, it won't likely trap moisture. My inclination, if attempting something like this, would be to staple down fiberglass mesh, then put the sealer on through it. I've done that (without the staples) to a few metal items that wouldn't stop rusting. It has protected a metal cabinet, which had been a rusty mess, in my bathroom for over 25 yeas.

    • @captainaxle438
      @captainaxle438 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@pcno2832 yeah remember the undercoating days it was a gimmick. The dealer would add $1,000 to the car for undercoating, so a guy with spray cans of goop would coat the underneath. We used to get driveshafts that had been coated on one side and vibrated. Brand new car, vibrating.

    • @Golgi-Gyges
      @Golgi-Gyges 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Probably your product wasn't the silicone type.
      Realistically, we cannot know if you are "in-defense" of traditional roofs because of incentive.

  • @nomocooties6996
    @nomocooties6996 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I have done this on a number of properties I have owned over the past 40 years. I started off using SiverDollar which was an aluminum paint with asbestos fibers in it, it had to be mixed VERY well before using but worked well and it was very messy since it had a petroleum base and you had to use paint thinner to get it off of you. The next time I did it I used white acrylic, worked good but became brittle ( cracked, when you walked on it). Ever since I have used a white elastomeric like you did, fills the cracks or small holes, dings or whatever. It doesn't crack because its a rubber. I have even used this on shingles so old that some tabs had lost 90% of their rock like granules, still worked and from standing in the yard looks like a brand new roof. I have read some of these post and a few have said you need to remove the old finish before recoating. That's just pure bullshit. I did however start by using a leaf blower at the top and walk down the roof to remove loose leaf stems or whatever. I'm ready to do this again its been 12 years since I did it last, still doesn't leak and the shingles that are on the house now were 30 yrs old when I did them 12 yrs ago. A contractor wanted 8k for a new roof, so I will be doing it again.

    • @mikekares-b8q
      @mikekares-b8q 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very useful tips Thanks , I'm a bit skeptical maybe I'll reroof my garage we'll see .

    • @daveisnothere
      @daveisnothere 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You touch on one thing some commenters dont realize, this elastomeric coating does not crack. I am planning on putting this on top of a brand new roof when I re-roof my house mainly for the heat reflection, but I have put it on the flat roof of the house Wild Bill Cody lived in the late 1800's, this stuff can stretch and give even once it is dry. It is very popular here around Tucson, AZ. We arent quite as hot as Phoenix, but close.

  • @weiss27md
    @weiss27md ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I saw one guy use a push broom. It looked to work really well.

  • @YosemiteFour
    @YosemiteFour ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for doing this video. Very helpful as I am looking into doing this myself. I was looking into Lanco because it's a third of the cost of Henry's. We're located 200 miles one-way from the closest Home Depot that carries Lanco. This last winter, we were pummeled by a month of 14-25 degree weather on top of two-feet of snow that froze to the roof. My 2650-sf flat roof is only six years old and I've been quoted $28,000 to $40,000 for full applications of GAF HydroStop or Elastomeric on the old roof, with no warranties, or only the product warranty or a minimum 2-year warranty. One licensed contractor has offered a complete roof replacement with a two layer coat of Henry's TropiCool for $32,000 plus $115 per plywood sheet needing replacement (39 sheets)--he can't get up here until November and even that looks sketchy because they're now dealing with Hurricane Hilary damages. I figured with a four-inch brush as shown in one video, I can get it done before October, however, the Lanco Company TH-cam video says to spread the material thickly on the roof, not to roll it. I'm heading up to Carson City to pick up a few five gallon buckets to try it on problem areas before it rains again. My heart goes out to all that have been impacted by the weather, most recently those folks in Maui because some folks aren't going to be able to afford the sky-rocketing prices, considering all materials have to be shipped by boat. Even if you file a claim with your insurance company they may pay for it then not cover the roof going forward, increase your premium or cancel you anyway even if they don't cover it. It's a mess all over the country.

    • @JohnBullOutdoors
      @JohnBullOutdoors  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      200 miles from HD, wow. Maybe you can have it shipped directly to you. I'm happy with the product, and you're right, you don't roll this product on, really just push it around nice and thick. That the best way even though I used a roller on my roof.

    • @stevenmiller6725
      @stevenmiller6725 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The tropi cool is a vastly superior product. Can walk on it barefoot on a 90 degree day and not even hot. Lasts way longer and does not crack like the latex.

  • @Juan-z5z2u
    @Juan-z5z2u ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The stuff works well on metal/aluminum roofs. I usually pressure wash roof early, let dry, and then apply. I apply a thin coat every 2-3 years. I do not like thick coats.

  • @justinmason5307
    @justinmason5307 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I did my roof 3 1/2 years ago in 2021, huge improvement. It does really help cool. I am in the Mojave Desert in California. Plus it helps waterproof the home. Pretty inexpensive for the benefit, I would definitely do it again. Nice work

  • @ThomasPhillip-d9e
    @ThomasPhillip-d9e 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I have often wondered about doing something like this. Seems like a quicker, easier and cheaper way to avoid complete tear down and replacement. So long as you do it while your roof is still in great shape. I did not consider moister through shingle. I know I have that moister barrier under shingles. That white tarp like looking material. Watched roofers put it on when I payed for a complete replacement. Ben 15 years about never had a leak.

  • @chubbyninja842
    @chubbyninja842 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Farther regards physical distance. Further regards progress through a process.
    I used regular exterior grade latex paint on my roof. Not thick like you did, but just a regular coat of it because it actually does reflect the heat and keeps the house cooler.

  • @travisandrews4181
    @travisandrews4181 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    so anyone who knows roofs knows its the granuels on the shingles that make the shingles last so painting helps them stay on good video

  • @markbailey6051
    @markbailey6051 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I used the same stuff to paint the steel decks on my 38 foot sailboat. Works great and now I can walk barefoot without burning my feet. The trick is paint an off white top coat as to not get snow blind.

  • @dennisboyd1712
    @dennisboyd1712 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    We have a simi-flat rock roof & I did this 4 years ago sweeping the rock up & coating the with Henry's DuraBrite & then replaced the rock & it worked great & it did indeed lower the temperature.

  • @miloswanson9646
    @miloswanson9646 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My former employer used a similar product on our 11,000sqft industrial shop that had a plain galvanized metal 1:20 pitch roof. Yes, the roof was insulated, about what most red-iron construction uses. By adding that white coating, it not only sealed what leaks we had from the 25-year-old washer-gasket type screws, but also lowered our cooling cost (yes, an air conditioned industrial building) to the point where the whole thing paid for itself in just three years.
    Whatever product we used, it was a two-stage process after the initial acid-etch/powerwashing. First a bonding primer was applied, then the rubberized white top coat was sprayed on. IIRC, our building used ~250 gallons of each product, primer/topcoat.

  • @donteague614
    @donteague614 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Like to see how this holds b up after 5 years. I can see it maybe peeling and seeing that bond failing over time. With shingles being petroleum base and acrylic would have different expansion rates during freeze thaw. Its probably just a band aide for now but who knows. Any you tubers have any experiences with this or any other roof coatings please chime in.

    • @TheYeti308
      @TheYeti308 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The Mrs & I put this stuff on a low pitch asphalt shingle roof when We lived in FLA . Just stirred it & dumped it on the roof , used heavy nap rollers , worked like a champ . Before the roof was dark gray and yes one could fry an egg on it , easier to cool the place .

  • @lyria8469
    @lyria8469 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks, to all of you! I'm looking at buying a house and it's the roof that concerns me most. I think this is incredibly valuable info!

  • @lovelilpeep99
    @lovelilpeep99 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Further 😊 more
    👍it looks nice 🌞

  • @picklemetimbers3003
    @picklemetimbers3003 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Our shingle.roof was dried out and needed replacement here in South Florida but we didn't have the money. We had a small leak. I used this product and painted the entire roof. 3 coats. It bought us 3 years! Didn't really lower any electric bills but it held that small leak at bay. We now have a new roof but this did the job in a pinch.

  • @buddyroe
    @buddyroe 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    switched over to this on 10 mobile homes and most started leaking after a couple of years, the aluminum roof coating works best on older mobile homes, also mildews after couple years.

  • @robertt8273
    @robertt8273 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One observation, you need s systematic approach, some areas look sparse while others are a foot thick (well maybe not a foot) the coverage does not look even. I am on 15 years with this stuff on my roof in south florida and I no longer hear the rain, the leaks stopped and my electric bill went down 20% in the summer. I have now about 6 coats. i put two coats on each tome about every 3-4 years just to keep preventative. Each time i use less product but i have a very systematic approach to ensure even coats. Even withstanded hurricane Irma.

  • @aday1637
    @aday1637 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember when they invented that rubberized roof coating material. I was working a/c and on a rooftop of a mall where it was poured/spread in patches here and there with standing water on many patches. The owner told me they had constant leakage until he found and used the rubber material. He only used it in patches as it was quite expensive at the beginning. But it stopped the leaks in areas where the rain water ponded.
    I wondered sometime afterwards if this material could be used on a slopped shingled roof for a situation like in this video. Glad I finally got the answer. Other than dripping over the edge I never saw a reason why it couldn't be used. And if the shingles are whole and not breaking the appearance shouldn't be bad. Seems better than removing and replacing shingles. Maybe less expensive than using steel roofing too.

  • @bryanleverett2830
    @bryanleverett2830 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I used this stuff on my metal roof, 30x18 shop and 15x15 porch in Florida. Dropped shop roof temp inside by 25 degrees. Dropped the porch temp on the back side by 31 degrees !! I’m a little scared to use it on shingles though

    • @Ron_Masterjohn
      @Ron_Masterjohn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is it holding up well? Thank you😊

  • @thospeterson
    @thospeterson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    three tab shingles are designed to let any water that does get under a layer run out the downslope side. So the water needs to get through 3 layers of shingle to leak, which it will only do when the shingles get pretty old and worn out from weather and the Sun's UV's. I applied white elastomeric coating to several shingle roofs in the LA area and it caused ALL the roofs to leak.. a lot... when they weren't leaking before... for 2 reasons: the elastomeric coating sealed the downslope side of the shingles stopping them from properly draining as they're designed to. And secondly because applying this paint to a shingle will cause it to curl over time, thus causing cracks in the coating, which then hydrostatically draw water under the white coating. It looks like he's coated more thinly than I did, so perhaps he'll still have the downslope shingle still able to drain water as it's designed to. If so, this could work... but I doubt it. I DO NOT recommend coating shingles... and I had a roofing company for many years (licensed contractor).
    One should ONLY apply Elastomeric coatings to FLAT roofs with torch-down or other impermeable surfaces.

  • @fspipe10
    @fspipe10 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    "Pro tip : pay attention when you're up on a roof". This guy's a genious!

    • @michaelduke4500
      @michaelduke4500 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But wearing crocs on a roof doesn't seem like a smart idea.

  • @carlac9026
    @carlac9026 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It would be great to have white roofs in the summer and black in the winter

  • @Dick-m4u
    @Dick-m4u 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Henry's DuraBrite is the best I've found ... save money and animals .. coated my chicken coop and lowered summer Temps to comfortable in panhandle Texas.

  • @glasslinger
    @glasslinger 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Two coats of Henry Acrylic white roof coating. It is now right at 19 years later and the roof is still totally intact! The stuff is amazing!

  • @unsilentzone3357
    @unsilentzone3357 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    can you provide an update on how this lasted through the summer/winter? any issues?

    • @JohnBullOutdoors
      @JohnBullOutdoors  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's been about 9 months since installed. It's June and the weather is starting to heat up here in TN. The coating is holding up well. You can put your fingernail in the coating and see that it is still soft and pliable.

  • @zp1191
    @zp1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have this on my roof. I just go up each year and lay down another coat. 10 gallons a year. So about $250 a year. Cheaper than getting a new roof. I have a weird roof.

    • @k.h7126
      @k.h7126 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      try liquid butyl rubber

    • @justme8649
      @justme8649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@k.h7126 Have you had experience with the butyl rubber?

    • @k.h7126
      @k.h7126 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justme8649 yes

  • @BrowardBandit
    @BrowardBandit ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This stuff definitely works, but increases your cost to replace the roof as roofers need to remove it, which tends to be more difficult

    • @akanesoratobu8889
      @akanesoratobu8889 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      do you have to prime it before using this stuff?

    • @akanesoratobu8889
      @akanesoratobu8889 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      their was a video where someone did this on their mobile home roof and since he didnt seal it correctly mostiture got underneath and rotted the sheath wood underneath.

    • @Justthemow
      @Justthemow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@akanesoratobu8889this looks like a trailer house they are putting it on now

    • @davidolszowka3716
      @davidolszowka3716 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The future tear-off was one of the first things I thought about. Those shingles were older 3tabs. The point being it likely will not be too long before the shingles need replacement (as well as possibly needing to replace some plywood) etc, etc. I'm curious how the tear off will go with the installed coating.

  • @jobe8764
    @jobe8764 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This works great for animal shade shelters . My hogs loved it. It would be an oven without it.
    Works great on trailers. I have same trailer roof since 1969! My cooling bill is a fraction of being without it.

  • @jazzcornertv
    @jazzcornertv ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent video. I like best the tractor to get it on the roof. Them 5 gallons buckets sure can be heavy.

  • @hill4472
    @hill4472 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm glad this video was recommended to me. This is my pending project at the moment. Excellent job.

  • @renelujan3024
    @renelujan3024 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Roof coating is not a sealant. They only protect the existing roof from sun damage. They also help with energy efficiency. If you embed it with polyester fabric, then it will seal. It is not suggested to coat shingles because if you do not have proper ventilation, it will destroy your wood substrate.

    • @ubob38
      @ubob38 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So when I paint the wood on my house the wood will rot because it is sealed.😅😅😅😅

  • @timschultes6467
    @timschultes6467 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’ve been using this type of stuff for a while it does work.

    • @notimportant3686
      @notimportant3686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what's a specific one... like a brand and model... i used one that really worked (expensive as fuck though) but can't remember

    • @timschultes6467
      @timschultes6467 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@notimportant3686 I think the brand was black jack it was in Home Depot in 5 gallon buckets. Used it on my shop building roof and stopped some leaks we had.

    • @timschultes6467
      @timschultes6467 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@notimportant3686 it is expensive you are right about that! Lol

    • @vspring6264
      @vspring6264 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@timschultes6467$65 for 5 gallons - expensive? Well, $65x10= 650+ taxes,maybe delivery, so around $800, new roof cheapest one around $8000.... 🤔

    • @markdixon4912
      @markdixon4912 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vspring6264 Henry’s tropical cool at Home Depot is 350 for 5 gallons. That’s what most Rv people are using with good results

  • @davidlarson9975
    @davidlarson9975 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just did my very low pitch roof. Had roll roofing on it that was not leaking, but the white granules were wearing thin in some areas. Two heavy coats . Let first coat thoroughly dry . Weather was very hot. Second heavy coat went on great and looks great. I'll remember posting this and be back next year this same time. I'll share the results. My concern is the heavy coat peeling after winter snow and spring rains . I used Duck brand white coating. 5 gallon bucket cost a 100 bucks. Covers great. We'll see how it holds up.........

  • @jayf6525
    @jayf6525 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We have a small park home in AZ where we snowbird. While walking the dog, I saw a guy putting this stuff on a roof and stopped to ask him about it. It's a small roof and he said it would cost about $1,500. But I got a quote for a new roof for $3,000 so the savings isn't great. Water can get through the smallest crevices. I'm skeptical that this stuff seals leaks. And I'm skeptical that it makes it cooler inside the house. I'd like to see a true before and after study on that one. Lastly, I just don't care for the look of the finished product. When considering all of this, I'm going with the new roof.

    • @TerryTunes
      @TerryTunes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you were here (Arizona) in the summertime when the long days beat 110 to over 120 degrees on your roof, you'd appreciate having a thick white roof. Not needed the rest of the year.

    • @aquicktake
      @aquicktake ปีที่แล้ว +1

      White rubberized roof coating absolutely work. My house has had it for at least the past 30 years in one form or another. Once we had a film of foam spread down first and then sealed with the coating. Now, there are so many coats of the sealant that the house is super insulated. Inside temp of the house in the peak of summer (AZ) with temps 100+ will max at 80 degrees. Then, flip on the evaporative cooler and it gets down to sub 70 in a couple of hours if desired. The coating works, and works better as your layers of the stuff deepen over the decades.

  • @garysantos7053
    @garysantos7053 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    White roofs in colder climates can be more likely to develop condensation, especially if they are under-insulated.
    This can happen when warm, humid air gets into the roofing system through gaps, unsealed joints, or around penetrations during cold weather.
    When the humid air hits a surface that's below the dew point, the moisture condenses, usually on the underside of the membrane.

  • @sk859productions9
    @sk859productions9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have any updates? I have a feeling the asphalt bleed through or shows through the white coatings. I could be wrong. But would like to see pics.

  • @knowthyhome
    @knowthyhome ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hope you don't trap moisture under roof causing rot in wood. Comp shingles are supposed to breath. Make sure you check your attic for possible rot and mildew buildup because of trapped moisture from the home that can't get out of your roof. It does look like your roof is well vented but I would not recommend sealing a roof this way.

    • @corey7348
      @corey7348 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      as long as air can get in attic never have a issue

  • @melindamcclain835
    @melindamcclain835 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in a mobilehome park and many residents have coated their roofs like this. No leaks and it extends the life of their roofs. They applied it over shingles.

  • @saneauto
    @saneauto ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you for going through all the extra trouble to film and edit this.

  • @loboxx337
    @loboxx337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We use this to cover a concrete roof and it worked fine stopping the filtration of rain water through the concrete, but I won't put it on a shingle roof. If you live a trailer in Arizona, build a patio cover over the trailer as I seen done there.

  • @marymastromauro8164
    @marymastromauro8164 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pls tell me how much this paint cost, how much did you need, and how long did it take you to paint the whole roof

  • @jasonfreeman8022
    @jasonfreeman8022 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I loved your selection of background music. 🎶🎶

  • @Bhatmann
    @Bhatmann 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I did something similar to my flat roof. I first used a white silicone product rolled on. And on another different area I rolled on an aluminum product. I was very happy. But I remembered I have an IR thermometer, and checked that the aluminum was 25 degrees cooler. So I finished everything in aluminum.
    Happy days,

  • @metalkingtohorses
    @metalkingtohorses 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    BLUES THE NEW COLOR FOR ROOFS THESE DAYS ANYWAYS, wink wink

    • @austinpowers1999
      @austinpowers1999 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      MAUI

    • @austinpowers1999
      @austinpowers1999 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS

    • @markmanning6542
      @markmanning6542 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@austinpowers1999Mountain D.E.W. Baja Blast, Caribbean Splash, Maui Burst, Code Red.

    • @markmanning6542
      @markmanning6542 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@austinpowers1999Mt.doo. Caribbean Splash. Baja Blast. Code Red. Maui Burst.

    • @markmanning6542
      @markmanning6542 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@austinpowers1999Mt.doo

  • @JHall-jo9rm
    @JHall-jo9rm ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think if you were to dip your roller INTO a pan of the paint (or even directly into bucket) - you'd use far less, it would spread farther... and it would go a lot further. By pouring it out onto the roof, you have that one giant "clump" you then have to spread - causing a lot of the paint to stay right there on that spot. Just food for thought. :)

    • @YosemiteFour
      @YosemiteFour ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A lot videos show people applying the product with paint brushes. There is a Lanco application video on TH-cam. They say not to roll it like paint, but to spread it. th-cam.com/video/kZJesRahTJs/w-d-xo.html

    • @Matasky2010
      @Matasky2010 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rollers will spread it too thin, not appropriate for this type of product which is meant for completely sealing the roof.

    • @MarkHamric
      @MarkHamric 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      My son and I just finished painting our roof with the white elastomeric paint using rollers. We used paint trays, and poured it on directly.
      Pouring paint directly on the roof, and then spreading/rolling it downward from the top, letting gravity pull the paint down the roof slope works best …easy breezy! We used 13 x 5 gal buckets on a 2700 sf roof

    • @Stefan_Smith
      @Stefan_Smith 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As well as the temperature of the roof.. never paint in direct sunlight. Or heated surfaces. The paint will dry fast, and won't spread as far.

  • @jipjob1
    @jipjob1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did he cleanup his roof with soap and water? I use the highest silicone base roof paint as possible. Have done this for years and it pays to use the best quality roof paint possible. Two coats are suggested to cover roof properly. I use the highest silicone solution as possible on the valleys of the roof. Easy to do! I’m sold on this way of sealing an old roof.

  • @rc6614
    @rc6614 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used that product on my RV and it only lasted about two years and then it started peeling off. Then I found Tropicool 100% silicone paint at Home Depot. It’s lasted eight years and it’s still in great shape. It’s more expensive, but not as expensive as new shingles

  • @crazycrab8578
    @crazycrab8578 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    will this stuff work on my van roof, as i live init a lot, looking for some thing to deaden the sound of rain hitting it and white

  • @ShelDockToyotaVitz
    @ShelDockToyotaVitz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent work and the white paint will definitely reflect the sunlight I proved it for myself. So the inside of your home should be a bit cooler.

  • @misterkite
    @misterkite 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There are so many houses in Tucson with rubberized roofs that there are actually multiple manufacturers *based* in Tucson. Elastek and Tucson Rubberized are the two biggest ones.

  • @erogel4171
    @erogel4171 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    on an older shingled roof , you need to use roofing cloth and asphalt emulsion , then you can put on the white coat. i've only used it on open beam ceiling , so i don't know about moisture with a attic.

  • @ourv9603
    @ourv9603 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I believe this is the same rubber roof stuff used on a lot of Rvs. The mfg recommends refreshing the
    roof coating every 8 years HOWEVER, before that is done, they want ALL of the old coating removed.
    good luck with that.
    !

  • @erniemckracken1593
    @erniemckracken1593 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was no hawk.
    That was a buzzard mistaken you for lunch, as slow as you were moving on that roof he thought you were dead 🤣
    Cool job !

  • @johncuriale7085
    @johncuriale7085 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    getting ready to do my roof here in Florida, temperatures are creeping into the nineties already, So, wanna get it done soon, It Looks like a good product, Home depot, has product called Henry, Which is over $500 but it's a 100% silicone, I think I'll go with the lanco,? Hey thanks for the video, I had no idea I was gonna be entertained, by one of my favorite composers, Love me some Vivaldi. Thanks again,👍

  • @doubleslit9513
    @doubleslit9513 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    98 degrees is the hottest day of your year ? Man must live above the arctic circle!

  • @lindabennison4167
    @lindabennison4167 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you .l was wondering how .love the fast motion. 😂😊 today is sept 17 24 . How long has it been .for your roof at this date.

  • @charlesyates6687
    @charlesyates6687 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been using this product for years . If you put 3 coats on any roof it will last better then 20 years . I have a travel trailer that i did 30 years ago and no leak yet .

    • @debbujol5571
      @debbujol5571 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And what about flat roofs

    • @charlesyates6687
      @charlesyates6687 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@debbujol5571 it will work great on a flat roof as well

  • @JGarcia2016
    @JGarcia2016 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can we used this stuff inside the house too or the atic?

  • @ryanbuckner2405
    @ryanbuckner2405 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 20 year old mobile home and the roof is on its last legs for sure. I can see black streaks washing down and the energy bill is way up. I went up today and the shingles were very brittle. I live in the woods so I don’t have to worry about neighbors but I do wonder how it looks from far back. Is it extremely noticeable? My plan is maybe to do this until I can afford a new metal roof in 5 years or so.

  • @ColinAtkins-j3h
    @ColinAtkins-j3h 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I use it in spain on my roof terrace tiles it gets upto high 40 s in summer the paint really works well and stops the rain heat damp and humidity 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦊

  • @williamgleaton2992
    @williamgleaton2992 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have worked with Elastomeric before ,after being under rain water for a short period of time it bubbles and separates from the surface it was applied to. Now in a different situation itmight do better ,but if your in a rainy state avoid it like its a plagued.

  • @TheLookingOne
    @TheLookingOne วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is there an outdoor wall paint that is thermally reflective on the market?

  • @southtexan1761
    @southtexan1761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I did this to my home 20 years ago. My electricity bills were cut in half. I only had to do it once every 3 or 4 years maybe just to touch up...

    • @JohnBullOutdoors
      @JohnBullOutdoors  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's great. It's been a few months now and so far it's looking good still.

    • @southtexan1761
      @southtexan1761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohnBullOutdoors
      That's awesome. It's a good product.

    • @TheChefef
      @TheChefef ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No visible mold and mildew so far?

    • @conchim99
      @conchim99 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can I this with flat roof? It should be easier since it has only modified bitumen.

  • @jeffdana301
    @jeffdana301 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used a 100% silicone coating (Henry's Tropicool) on the roof of my 20" cargo trailer. The roof is sheet metal and I could not put my hand on the underside of the roof of areas where I had not applied the coating and the area where I had applied the coating, the roof was cool to the touch. AMAZING! So to say there is no heat gain difference between the old dark roof and this new white elastomeric coating is a bit hard to believe. Unless the elastomeric has very different heat transmissive qualities, I don't see how it does not keep the home cooler.

  • @arrowcarpentercontractor6127
    @arrowcarpentercontractor6127 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Leaks only during long winter rainstorms. winter heat wave. You don't have roof leak. You've got ventilation problems. Frost in attic melts and drips when it warms up. Leaks right above that metal chimney doesn't it? All that heat not being vented out is creating frost inside. Probably inadequate soffit ventilation with the shallow pitch.

  • @GreenKizurra
    @GreenKizurra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I get it to reflect the sun. But if the roof is leaking why not repair or re roof? Or new roof and than paint over it.

  • @mikemiller7231
    @mikemiller7231 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I literally thought of doing the same thing; genius or dumb… time will tell. Thank for making the video!

  • @wyattearp4475
    @wyattearp4475 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to do this but the HOA won't allow it.
    Its a great idea. It seals your roof , is cheap and reflects sunlight making your house cooler than it would be without it.

  • @raylewis4410
    @raylewis4410 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude...we understand it doesn't matter which word you choose I've done that roof coating stuff before that Sun effect on the body is crucial...hopefully it fix the problem...

  • @americaswayout4489
    @americaswayout4489 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had you put a thermometer in the attic before and after it could be better documented. I didn't see a ridge vent that could let heat out. My home built 2023 has black shingles so likely more paint is needed.

  • @AlexM-vh2pu
    @AlexM-vh2pu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will this work on a tile roof? Its a small section but was thinking of covering that area of were the leak is at.

  • @chrisregister8021
    @chrisregister8021 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks a lot better than you imagine it would have. 👍

  • @rustypumphrey9166
    @rustypumphrey9166 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This stuff is absolutely amazing use it quite often had a tree limb hit a spot on my roof made a big dent in it I coded it with that several years ago it's like a big bowl of water up there never leeks

    • @alexvagias5295
      @alexvagias5295 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, acrylic coatings cannot indefinitely handle standing water. They are not recommended for that application. They will peel in time. Only silicone coatings can, indefinitely, handle standing water. The only downside of silicone is that it tends to hold dirt.
      I have a commercial building. It has a flat roof. We coated the roof with acrylic coating. It works well except where there's standing water. There it peels in time.
      If you have pools of water keep an eye on them. When it peels, coat it with silicone coating.

  • @firefox2716
    @firefox2716 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hope it's still holding up for you, that was alot of work, but maybe it will hold up for many years .... Roofing is dangerous & expensive no doubt, looked very nice seal coating 👓
    Thanks for making video 📹 ❤

  • @805guttercleaning
    @805guttercleaning ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The leak is most likely around one of your vent pipes , sounds like your tarpaper is dried out if the leaks not around any of the vent pipes …Make sure you seal the vent pipes properly and check the flashing

  • @misterssippi601
    @misterssippi601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If building a new hour or replacing the roof on an existing house, would you need shingles at all or could this be spread over plywood and tar paper? It seems to me the seal would be better without the knooks and crannies of the shingles. Could definitely be wrong though.

  • @chrishendricks1079
    @chrishendricks1079 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Works great on metal and aluminum, but not so sure about putting it over shingles as there is wood under those shingles.

  • @8eSix
    @8eSix 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about inadequate melt in the north on warmer days? I feel like it could lead to ice dams. Everyone else's roof might melt off, but this could retain most of the snow or ice, causing any melt to find its way under shingles. Maybe this in conjunction with some heat lines for the buildup?

  • @SometimeAgo65
    @SometimeAgo65 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would this work on a mobile home roof? I would definitely tint it though, I dont like the white look ❤

  • @370Location
    @370Location 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for an interesting vid. I'm looking into 100% silicone which apparently has some breathability, resists UV, and is less likely to crack.
    You correctly said, "I'm on the second coat now. It's definitely going farther than the first coat".
    It's a comparable, tangible, and measurable amount. Your first intuition is correct, and it furthers your goals of saving money on the roof. ;)

  • @robertbrownjr6532
    @robertbrownjr6532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video I have a question I live in Arizona in a older single wide mobile home I was told once putting a coating on the shingles would make the corners lift up I'm hoping to keep the house cooler in the summer...Thank you

    • @JohnBullOutdoors
      @JohnBullOutdoors  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah, this product isn't going to lift up any corners.

  • @Kanotoa
    @Kanotoa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good advice about not falling off. My friend was powerwashing and fell off his roof, he is now paralyzed

  • @CloydMastane
    @CloydMastane 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know about this product but I worked for a major roofing outfit here in PA they did all the rooves for the power company here and they always put silver coat on the brand new rooves they put down at the electric company's request swore it added a minimum of 5 years to the life of the roof

  • @LawrenceLarson-ln8yy
    @LawrenceLarson-ln8yy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It depends upon if you are talking about stretching the paint out or Covering more distance. Both are correct depending , Materials vs. Distance... good one none the ness...

  • @ASHole71
    @ASHole71 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So 2 years later hows it going?

  • @JoAnneEllis-zv1xm
    @JoAnneEllis-zv1xm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What is the square footage of your roof? How many buckets total did you use for two coats? Thx!!

    • @JohnBullOutdoors
      @JohnBullOutdoors  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think it was around 1300 sq ft. I used about 9 or 10 - 5 gallon buckets. I spilled one bucket though. :(

    • @saneauto
      @saneauto ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnBullOutdoors This is also what I needed to know because I don't remember getting near what the manufacturer claims. Many many. claim about 100sqft per 1.5 g but 130 sqft per 5 or 4.75g (shrinkflasion) bucket seems more like what I remember.

    • @justintarpley4924
      @justintarpley4924 ปีที่แล้ว

      1 bucket usually equals 100 SQ ft

    • @justintarpley4924
      @justintarpley4924 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does this not void the warranty of the shingles ? I was told it does just curious ??? Askin for a friend

  • @ChaseScottTalleyMan
    @ChaseScottTalleyMan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About to seal my first roof, great insight! Hitting the sub button

  • @patrickobrien8851
    @patrickobrien8851 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Farther / further, on the one hand, isn't difficult. Further applies to one's state of progress in some endeavor, whereas farther relates to distance (though exceptions almost certainly exist, and especially with local usage). However, when your endeavor relates to covering some distance - say - then you can use either, once it makes idiomatic sense. These adverbs are misused often, but nothing like the current confusion with the adjectives lesser / fewer; where fewer relates to some countable quantity, such as "fewer people", and less (or lesser) relates to a non specific quantity, such as "less rain today", though "fewer inches of rain today" would also be appropriate since one is being more specific.
    Thanks for the video. I also would have some concerns about the "sealing up" of the roof, without first verifying that there is ample ventilation in the roof or ceiling cavities, assuming you have access to those, or the vents are visible from the outside.
    Glad to see you wearing a wide brimmed hat along with the sun glasses. Keep safe!