Roof Restoration: Silicone over Metal

Protect against metal roof leaks

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

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GAF Unisil High Solids Silicone Roof Coating

A high-solids, low-VOC, moisture-cure silicone coating that provides durable protection against weather elements, UV rays, and leaks.

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GAF Silicone Mastic

An easy-to-use, thick, brush-grade, high-build silicone sealant, flexible repair material that adheres to a variety of substrates.

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GAF Multi-Purpose Primer PART A & B

Two component, water-based primer for optimizing adhesion of silicone, acrylic, polyurethane, and butyl coatings

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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

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

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

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

5. Coat the roof

Apply GAF Unisil Silicone and 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

Roof coating options for every type of roof restoration

SILICONE SOLUTIONS
FOR ASPHALTIC

ACRYLIC SOLUTIONS
FOR ASPHALTIC

ACRYLIC HYDROSTOP^®
SYSTEM

Additional Resources

Use these links to connect with the products and people you need to get the job done.

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