Can I spray soybean oil on my roof?

Soy-Fusion Technology enables millions of microbeads of soybean oil to quickly penetrate brittle asphalt shingles. This rejuvenates the asphalt, restoring flexibility, to facilitate daily expansion and contraction. Treatment with Roof Maxx is 100% safe for people, pets, property and the environment.

Can I put soybean oil on my roof?

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Roof Oil is a powerful, scientifically formulated treatment that's derived from soybean oil. This 100% safe plant-based oil quickly penetrates deep into brittle asphalt roofing shingles.

What can you spray on your roof to make it last longer?

RoofEXT is a plant-based spray-on solution used to treat asphalt shingles and dries clear, making your roof look refreshed and renewed. Applying our proprietary solution every 5 years will lengthen the lifespan of a shingle roof by 10-15 years. Plus, RoofEXT typically is 20% of the cost of a roof replacement.

How do you soften shingles on a roof?

To soften a brittle shingle, carefully use a propane torch with a flame-spreader nozzle. Apply the flame carefully to the curled edges of the shingle; it should get just warm enough to soften but not hot enough to catch fire. Then flatten the edges of the shingle.

What can I put on my roof shingles to make them last longer?

Does Spray and Forget Work?

Can you rejuvenate roof shingles?

NEW WAY: At savings of about 80% over replacement, a Roof Maxx roof rejuvenation treatment is guaranteed to strengthen and extend the life of your roof by five years per treatment. With repeated treatments every five years, you can extend the life of your roof up to 15 years.

Can asphalt shingles be rejuvenated?

Shingle rejuvenation extends the life of asphalt shingles, keeping shingles on roofs and out of the landfills.

What causes asphalt shingles to curl up?

Both curling and buckling are most often caused by moisture of your roof decking or underlayment. Buckling shingles appear as if they are being pushed upward from beneath. It can be the result of a lack of insulation or poor attic ventilation, as well as improper installation.

Can you spray shingles?

Homeowners can have their asphalt roof shingles professionally painted in a different color with acrylic exterior paint, which needs to be applied as a spray. If you decide to paint your roof, it's a good idea to invest in the correct paint and have it applied by a professional, rather than trying to do it yourself.

Can you powerwash shingles?

Never, ever under any circumstances pressure wash your roof shingles on your own or pay a company to do so. Sure, it's tempting to want to get any moss, algae, dirt, etc. off of your roofing shingles. But pressure washing your asphalt roof will do more harm than good.

Can you seal an entire roof?

If your commercial flat roof is in fair working condition, you can install a silicone restoration membrane to extend the life of your roof and renew your warranty.

Can you spray on roof coating?

ACRYLIC COATINGS

While water borne acrylic roof coatings can be applied via roller, brush, squeegee or spray, the most cost efficient (especially for large jobs) is the airless spray. Here the coating is pumped from the container to a pump where it is pressurized to several thousand pounds per square inch.

What is spray on roofing?

Spray Polyurethane Foam Application. SPF roofs are installed by spraying a liquid on the existing roof and allowing it to expand into foam. This process means that the foam can conform to all roof shapes and types, even irregularly shaped roofs.

How do you rejuvenate shingles?

Roof Maxx is a spray coating which restores shingles' flexibility and water resistance. Made from soybean oil, Roof Maxx soaks into shingles much like lotion soaks into tired, dry skin. It rejuvenates your shingles, providing the necessary oils to extend the life of your roof.

What is methyl Soyate?

Methyl soyate is a mixture of long-chain fatty acid methyl esters. This class of chemicals has not been well characterized as to carcinogenic activity; very limited evidence raises an unresolved question about possible weak activity as a skin tumor promoter. Fatty acid esters are generally nonmutagenic.

What is soy fusion?

Soy-Fusion Technology enables millions of microbeads of soybean oil to quickly penetrate brittle asphalt shingles. This rejuvenates the asphalt, restoring flexibility, to facilitate daily expansion and contraction. Treatment with Roof Maxx is 100% safe for people, pets, property and the environment.

Can you paint a faded shingle roof?

You can absolutely paint roof shingles!

Is roof painting a good idea?

Experts say that painting the concrete paving or roofing tiles is not a very good option. Although it is cheaper, it's more of a temporary fix. But if you're okay with a short-term solution, then maybe you can consider painting your concrete paving.

Can you change the color of your roof without replacing it?

With paint, you can change the roof color without wasting money and time replacing a perfectly good roof. Paint also works well when you need to even out your roof color, such as when the shingles on your newly built addition don't quite match the shade of the rest of the roof.

Why are my new roof shingles not laying flat?

Asphalt shingles soften in the heat, which causes the shingles to bond to one another. This is what creates that flat look. If your shingles have not bonded yet, then they might look a little lumpy. However, this problem usually resolves itself after the shingles soften, usually in the warmer months.

What is roof cupping?

If you see cupping on your shingles, this means that there are possible damage or issues on your roofing system. Cupping refers to shingle deformation or distortion. Before you get a roof replacement service, you have to understand the basics of this issue first. Causes of Shingle Cupping and Their Solutions.

How long does a shingle roof last?

Homeowners with wood shake roofs should expect them to last about 30 years, while fiber cement shingles last about 25 years and asphalt shingle/composition roofs last about 20 years, the NAHB found.

What product does roof Maxx use?

Roof Maxx's proprietary mix of soy methyl ester and other ingredients is sprayed on by trained roofing technicians. It goes to work immediately, soaking into old fiberglass-asphalt shingles to replace lost petrochemicals which kept your shingles flexible.

Can spray foam rot your roof?

Studies show that open-cell spray foam is risky in colder climates. Indoor moisture diffuses through the foam and comes in contact with the cold roof sheathing. The spray foam traps the moisture against the roof, which results in eventual decay.