Premium Acrylic HydroStop® System

The HydroStop® roof coating system is an affordable solution to extend the life of structurally sound metal roofs.

A fully-reinforced roof coating system assembly that meets FM 4470*

Count on the HydroStop® System for recover, reroof, and new roof applications.

This easy-to-apply roof system offers excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, including metal, structural concrete, TPO, PVC, Hypalon®, EPDM, polyiso, gypsum roof board, and asphaltic roofs, for a combination of reinforcement and toughness1.

Products in the HydroStop® System

GAF Premium Acrylic HydroStop® Top Coat

A professional-grade, water-based, acrylic elastomeric coating
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GAF Premium Acrylic HydroStop® Base Coat

A water-based acrylic base coat.
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GAF Premium Fabric

A 100% polyester reinforcement for penetrations
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HydroStop® System Case Studies

Real life roof coatings projects using the GAF Premium Acrylic HydroStop® system

5 simple steps to metal roof restoration

with the HydroStop® System

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1. Qualify and prep the roof
• Ensure the roof is clean, dry, and tight

• Conduct adhesion test to ensure proper coating adhesion

• Make any necessary repairs to the sheet metal and secure or replace all loose or missing fasteners

• Power wash roof using GAF Cleaning Concentrate

• Install sheet metal crickets behind rooftop units, if needed

2. Prime rusty areas
• Treat rusty areas with GAF Metal Roof Primer1

3. Treat seams and fasteners
• Seal horizontal seams, ridges and rake edges using a roof brush with GAF Premium Brush-Grade Acrylic Flashing and 12” GAF Premium Fabric (Three-course at a rate of 30 linear feet per gallon)

• Vertical seams: Seal with GAF Premium Brush-Grade Acrylic Flashing2

• Fasteners: Encapsulate all fasteners using GAF Premium Brush-Grade Flashing

4. Detail penetrations
• Treat all curbs, penetrations, and drains with GAF Premium Brush-Grade Acrylic Flashing and 12” GAF Premium Fabric

• Three-course at a rate of 30 linear feet per gallon

5. Coat the roof
• Apply two coats of GAF Premium Acrylic HydroStop® Top Coat per the specifications for a 10/15/20-year limited warranty or guarantee

• GAF acrylic can be brushed, rolled, or spray-applied

• Option for additional surface coating with GAF Kymax™ Coating

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