Q: What are elastomeric protective coatings and why are they important?

A: Elastomeric coatings are elastic in nature, meaning they are more apt to move as needed.

Q: Are some elastomeric coatings better than others and why?

A: Yes. Some have greater physical features than others. Some retain those features longer. These factors provide a good predictive, comparative value of one product relative to another.

Q: Are some elastomeric coatings better than others? What makes them better?

A: Yes. Some have greater physical features than others. Some retain those features longer. These factors provide a good predictive, comparative value of one product relative to another.

Q: I noticed specifically that elastomeric roof coatings are sold based on more than one feature. Why is this?

A: ASTM and all other national and international tests require various physical feature minimums such as tensile strength, moisture absorption, moisture transmission rates, ability to cool a roof and more. Tests even report how items such as temperature will affect the most critical items such as elongation and strength, or how aging affects this. Some companies won’t reveal these if not in their favor. Therefore, it is wise to compare all features and be suspicious if they’re not printed in company literature when considering competing products.