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Roof Restoration: Silicone over Metal

Protect against metal roof leaks

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Stand up to ponding water with GAF Silicone Roof Coatings

Choose GAF Silicone Protective Coatings for protection against leaks due to ponding water. Silicone coatings have a wide application window and tenacious adhesion when restoring existing metal, asphaltic, aged single-ply, SPF, and previously coated roofs.

Featured silicone roof coating solutions for metal roofs

A container of GAF Unisil High Solids SIlicone Roof Coating, professional grade.

GAF Unisil High Solids Silicone Roof Coating

A high-solids, moisture-cure silicone coating that provides protection against weather elements, UV rays, and leaks due to ponding water for a variety of substrates. View data sheet
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A container of GAF Silicone Mastic sealant, professional grade.

GAF Silicone Mastic

A thick, high-build silicone sealant featuring low odor, an easy application, a fast moisture cure, and enhanced adhesion to a variety of substrates. View data sheet
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GAF Multi-Purpose Primer PART A & B

A two-component, 9-to-1 ratio, water-based epoxy primer for optimizing adhesion of coatings over new and existing substrates. View data sheet
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5 steps to restoring metal roofs with GAF Silicone Roof Coatings

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1. Qualify the metal roof

  • Ensure the roof is clean, dry, and tight
  • Conduct adhesion test to ensure proper coating adhesion
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2. Prep the substrate

  • Make any necessary repairs to the sheet metal and secure or replace all loose or missing fasteners
  • Power wash the roof using GAF Cleaning Concentrate
  • Install sheet metal crickets behind rooftop units, if needed
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3. Treat seams and fasteners

  • Treat ridges and rake edges with a roof brush and GAF Premium Fabric embedded into GAF Silicone Mastic
    • Three-course at a rate of 75 linear foot per gallon
  • Seal vertical seams with GAF Silicone Mastic. Typical standing seam profiles do not require seam treatment1
    • Check with GAF Technical Services or the GAF Liquid-Applied Roofing Manual - Seam Treatment Guide
  • Encapsulate all fasteners with GAF Silicone Mastic
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4. Detail penetrations

  • Treat all curbs, penetrations, and drains with GAF Silicone Mastic and 12” GAF Premium Fabric
    • Three-course at a rate of 75 linear foot per gallon
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5. Coat the roof

  • Apply GAF Unisil Silicone or GAF Unisil High Solid Silicone per the specifications for a 10/15/20-year limited warranty or guarantee1
    • GAF silicone can be brushed, rolled, or spray-applied
  • GAF Unisil Silicone will require a minimum of two coats
  • GAF Unisil High Solid Silicone can be applied in one or multiple coats
    • For one-coat systems ensure the roof is 2:12 slope or less
    • Apply at a maximum of 2 gallons per square
  • Consistently check wet mil thickness for uniform coverage

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