Some time ago I received a call from someone who needed to address a leak problem in the ceiling of their residence. After evaluating the situation, I recommended a product that should solve the problem effectively. Days later the same person called to thank me for the recommendation, since the solution was effective. My suggestion was to use a silicone system.

Silicone systems belong to the family of polymeric systems, which are products of natural (organic) or synthetic (inorganic) origin. These systems have been used for more than 20 years in structures and buildings around the world. During their useful service life, they are the most elastic liquid systems that exist, in addition to having adequate values ​​of tensile strength and surface hardness.

Unlike other liquid systems, such as acrylic sealants, silicone sealants cure with moisture, making them ideal for our tropical climate. Their inorganic nature leads them to pass accelerated aging tests, according to the ASTM D-4798 standard of the American Society for Testing and Materials with more than thirteen thousand (13,000) hours of QUV exposure (heat plus UV radiation). That is, silicone-based sealants resist the attack of the sun's rays for more years than other roof sealants. For this reason, the useful service life of most silicone systems available on the market exceeds 20 years of service, a time in which they maintain their properties in aggressive environments, on flat or low-slope roofs.

The Puerto Rican company Enco has just launched the SRC-100 sealant on the market, a product formulated 100 percent silicone-based that gives you all the benefits described above. SRC-100 is a high-solids membrane that creates an ultra-strong chemical adhesion with architectural surfaces such as concrete roofs, metal, single-ply membranes and urethane foam systems, in many cases avoiding the need for material removal. existing waterproofing.

In addition, it offers true protection against stagnant water. A single coat can be enough, in most cases, to eliminate leak problems in a single step without the need to apply a "primer". If you have done it correctly, 1 pail of SRC-100 should give you between 250-325 square feet of application area.

Another of my favorite attributes is that SRC-100 resists rain in just minutes of application, so you won't have to worry if it rains suddenly after applying it. Finally, the SRC-100 is 100 percent resistant to dirt, fungi and microbes, and allows you to cool your home and achieve energy savings of up to 35 percent in hot times.

The next time you need to seal your roof, consider using a 100 percent silicone-based sealant. Enco SRC-100 sealant gives you the greatest protection so that leaks in your roof disappear forever.

You can get the 100 percent SRC-100 silicone sealant and other products from the Enco line at participating stores at Ferreterías True Value de Puerto Rico, Comercial Hermanos Barreto, Home Decor Plaza, Ferreterías Ace de Puerto Rico, or request it at your local hardware store. closest community. For more information, go to www.encopr.com , facebook.com/encopr or call 787-739-3751 .

Jorge Cádiz is a specialist in roof waterproofing, founding partner of Correction Roofing of Puerto Rico and collaborator of Enco. For more ideas and information, go to facebook.com/correctionroofingpr or call 787-798-4478 .

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