Spray-on foam roofing systems have been around since the 1960s. Since that time, they have consistently outperformed traditional roofing systems like Built-Up Roofs (BUR) and single-ply roofs. So, why aren’t more people opting for a spray foam roof over a conventional roof? Well, it’s largely due to people’s misperceptions about spray-on foam roofing. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) roofing is not a new product on the market for eco-conscious homeowners and businesses, but is a tried-and-true roofing system that has provided the highest performance and customer satisfaction of any roofing system on the market today.
Below are summaries of two studies that highlight the major benefits of spray foam roofing systems over traditional roofing systems.
Texas A&M
In the 1970s, Texas A&M got tired of the leaks and maintenance issues they had to deal with on over 7-million square feet of conventional BUR roofing. After conducting extensive research, the university decided to install a foam roofing system on campus. Between 1980 and 1984, the university monitored the energy savings on buildings with SPF roofing and learned that the spray-on roofing completely paid for itself over a period of 4.5 years (on average). Today, the university has many buildings with a foam roofing system that are well over 30-years old; these building continue to be leak free and energy efficient.
University of Arizona Study
University of Arizona’s Performance Based Studies Research Group has been analyzing high-performance roofing systems since 1994. Their ALPHA program identifies quality low-slope roofing systems that meet or exceed the 20-year life expectancy of traditional roofing systems with 98% customer satisfaction and 98% of roofs that don’t leak when randomly sampled every year. To date, Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is the only roofing system to meet the high standards of the ALPHA program. We participated in one of the early studies conducted by Dr. Dean Kashiwagi; in that study, 50 of our SPF roofs were inspected in the Houston area and we achieved better than 98% customer satisfaction.
Contact The Ex-El Co.
Today, The Ex-El Co. carries on that rich tradition of customer satisfaction. We are committed to providing high quality spray-on foam roofing that promotes energy saving and environmentally-friendly structures. With over 35 years of experience in the business, you can rest assured that we’ll install your foam roofing system correctly the first time. When you hire the Ex-El Co. for your spray-on foam roofing project, you have the added peace-of-mind that comes from a company that stands behind its work with some of the best warranties in the industry!
Call 505-244-3935 to learn how you can get a long-lasting, energy-efficient roof at a low cost!