WHY A PROTECTIVE ROOF COATING? On every well
maintained house and building, practically every exterior surface, whether it is wood, metal, concrete, stucco, etc., is finished with a protective paint or coating, and you expect these surfaces to last for
generations. There is no reason your roof can't last just as long, if you just paint or coat it with a protective coating ... but not just any paint will do ... because of the very severe exposure your roof
must endure, including solar radiation, rain, wind, etc., it is essential that you use a very high quality protective coating that can stand up to such a harsh exposure ... and this is exactly what
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC® was engineered to do ... seal, waterproof, protect, and preserve your roof to help it last indefinitely. HOW DOES SOMAY ROOF MASTIC®
WORK? SOMAY ROOF MASTIC®
is a premium quality formulation, incorporating heavy duty acrylic resin emulsions which give it incredible resistance to degradation from exposure to the elements, and thus exceptional durability even in hot, tropical climates, the most severe environmental conditions for coatings to endure.
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
is resistant to wind, rain, sunlight, ultraviolet solar rays, salt air, snow, sleet, hail, etc. First formulated in 1966, it has been tested and proven in use for years in various climates around the world, from Maine to California, from Canada to the Caribbean, from the deserts of the Middle East and Southwestern United States, to South Pacific tropical islands.
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC will seal, waterproof and protect practically any smooth, structurally sound, well-drained roof surface when applied at the proper thickness according to instructions
. TWO VERY THICK COATS of liquid SOMAY ROOF MASTIC must be applied so that they dry and cure to a virtually impenetrable, flexible, seamless, waterproofing, protective membrane. SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
will adhere to properly prepared roof surfaces without cracking, peeling, chipping or flaking due to climatic exposure.
EXTRA SPECIAL BENEFITS SOMAY ROOF MASTIC can provide HURRICANE PROTECTION
for your roof. It is the ONLY ROOF COATING which stood up to the 175 m.p.h. winds of HURRICANE ANDREW on August 24, 1992. During Hurricane Andrew, roofs protected with the SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
System stayed on, even in the middle of Homestead, Florida, in south Dade county, which received the most severe winds, while other roofs that were NOT protected with SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
were peeling off and flying away, leaving houses exposed to the sky, the wind and the rain. ONLY SOMAY ROOF MASTIC has a proven record of providing superior HURRICANE PROTECTION for your roof!
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC is an excellent SOLAR HEAT INSULATOR. Based on independent research by the Thermophysical Properties Division of Battelle's Columbus Laboratories, SOMAY ROOF
MASTIC has a thermal conductivity rating similar to that of wood or insulating firebrick, and 1/100 that of steel, and 1/1000 that of aluminum! Conclusion: SOMAY ROOF MASTIC is "considered a
very good thermal insulator" ... i.e., it is a very poor conductor of heat. SOMAY ROOF MASTIC is an excellent SOLAR HEAT REFLECTOR."White" SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
has a solar reflectance value of 83%, which is exceptionally high for a coating, leading to the conclusion that SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
is "superior in relation to all common building materials in the rejection of radiated heat" ... i.e., it is a very poor absorber of heat. Thus, SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
is unique among building materials in that it is BOTH a very good THERMAL INSULATOR (Non-Conductor of Heat) and a superior THERMAL REFLECTOR (Non-Absorber of Heat).
Because of these unique properties, SOMAY ROOF MASTIC can very significantly reduce AIR CONDITIONING ENERGY CONSUMPTION. This was confirmed by additional independent research conducted by The
Florida Solar Energy Center (Part of The State University System of Florida), as shown in Report No. FSEC-P-F-274-94. Results after SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
was applied to a variety of roof surfaces, including asphalt shingles, bitumen, tile roofs, etc. showed that the SOMAY ROOF MASTIC:
- Increased
roof reflectivity over 234%
(from .22 to .73).
- Reduced
roof top surface temperatures over 35%
(from 170° F. to 110° F. = 60° F. reduction).
- Reduced
under roof (attic) temperatures over 31%
(from 134° F. to 93° F., = 41° F. reduction equal to practically ambient temperature)
- Reduced
Air Conditioning Energy Consumption over 43%
(from 1478 W. to 838 W.). , and "savings would have been higher had the house had an air conditioner capable of meeting the
cooling demands prior to the application of ROOF MASTIC. After the ROOF MASTIC application, the air conditioner CAN keep the house interior cool!"
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC MUST PASS, EQUAL OR EXCEED the pre-established specifications established by The Product Control Division, Office of Building Code Compliance of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, to be Miami-Dade County Approved. This requires a long list of sophisticated tests which must be conducted by an approved independent testing laboratory. To see the list of tests, the
established specifications and the test results for SOMAY ROOF MASTIC, click here
. The conclusion by the independent testing laboratory is shown in the following Statement of
Compliance: "This product complies with all of the requirements of the Florida Building Code ... this coating may be applied to galvanized metal, spray polyurethane foam, PVC, single ply and SBS
granule surface and modified bituminous membrane, asphalt shingle, clay tile and concrete roofing." Somay's original approval by Miami-Dade County is dated January 14, 1974, over 35 years ago.
The original approval by the Southern States Building Code Congress' Committee on Compliance is dated February 27, 1974. Current approvals are effective through 2013.SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
has been approved and certified by the Florida School Plant Management Association (FSPMA) after years of testing and real world application for use on any school or educational institution building or structure throughout the State of Florida under Specification Number MP-56.2, Elastomeric Roof Paint/Coating.
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
has been tested in accordance with ASTM D 6083-97a, and has demonstrated compliance with the Florida Building Code 2007, Table 1507.15.2. Therefore, it has received FL Approval # 12085.1, for roof maintenance on all types of roof surfaces.
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC breathes to allow water vapor to escape and structures to breathe. For additional information on the breathability of SOMAY ROOF MASTIC, please click here.SOMAY ROOF MASTIC has exceptional flexibility and elongation to accommodate the normal expansion and contraction of roof surfaces.
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC is GREEN
and has exceptional durability and long service life. Weatherometer tests have shown that SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
shows NO degradation even after 15 years of ultraviolet light exposure. Actual roof applications, even in the very severe climate and ultraviolet sunlight exposure of South Florida, have shown that many applications are continuing to serve satisfactorily after more than 25 to 35 years. So that's why we say it can allow your roof to last indefinitely! It can dramatically extend the effective life cycle of your roof!
For additional information on the estimated useful lifespan of a SOMAY ROOF MASTIC coating system, please
click here.
SOMAY ROOF MASTIC is FIRE-RESISTANT and will not support combustion. SOMAY ROOF MASTIC is both GREEN
and USER and ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. It complies with all known current federal, state and local Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
regulations ... it has NO unpleasant odors (so much safer and nicer to have around and work with than hot, smelly tar kettles) ... it eliminates the expense, bother, noise, dust, dirt and mess of tearing off
old roofs, which then require being hauled to landfills or dumps. ROOF MASTIC will never have to be taken off to be disposed of, because SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
can last indefinitely - and you can clean up yourself and your application equipment with just soap and water. "White" ROOF MASTIC has ENERGY STAR® Approval
 ALSO AVAILABLE IN CLEAR
AND OTHER COLORS SHOWN BELOW
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Surface Preparation Application Rate The Importance of Paint Spreading Rates Application Method & Equipment How to Calculate the Area of Roof Surface Determine Number of Gallons Needed Special Situations
Somay Poly-Mesh
Flat Roofs with Ponding Water
Tar and Gravel Surfaces
Coating Maintenance PRICES - ROOF WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
SLOPED ROOF SURFACES
Concrete Flat Tiles or Barrel Tiles
Asphalt or Asbestos Shingles Metal
RE-ROOFING COST COMPARISONS Click here
to see a chart comparing the costs of applying the SOMAY ROOF MASTIC SYSTEM to seal, waterproof, windproof, protect and preserve your existing tile or shingle roof vs. rip off and
total replacement of your current roof with NEW tiles or shingles in the Miami area RECOMMENDED USES SOMAY ROOF MASTIC has been proven very effective for years on all well-drained, smooth roof
surfaces, including asphalt shingles, asbestos shingles, fiberglass shingles, composition shingles, tar paper or roll roofing, exterior plywood, concrete, including poured reinforced concrete roofs, flat
concrete tiles, barrel tiles, slate, plastic, rigid urethane foam insulation, smooth metal, galvanized metal, corrugated metal, smooth wood such as plywood sheathing, mobile home roofs, etc..
EXAMPLES OF ACTUAL USES
PICTURES - "ROOF MASTIC" CASE HISTORIES
CUSTOMER REFERENCES & TESTIMONIALS
With two coats of white, reflective SOMAY ROOF MASTIC, the results are amazing … no leaks …
protection from ultra-violet sun rays … cooler house … lower electric bills … and the roof can last indefinitely, because SOMAY ROOF MASTIC is made from acrylic resins to retain its flexible,
sealing and waterproof characteristics for many years. Flat Tile or Slate – Whether it's a Flat Tile roof or a Quarry Slate roof, when it gets old and the tar
paper underneath dries out, it begins to leak. Tiles or slates are very expensive to replace, but, by just caulking the joints and applying two coats of SOMAY ROOF MASTIC over the entire roof, the
original tile or slate roof is completely sealed and waterproofed. The roof will retain its rich appearance and since SOMAY ROOF MASTIC last indefinitely, the roof will not have to be painted
for many years. Prices. Barrel Tile
- Magnificent hand-made clay barrel tiles are literally irreplaceable … no one makes them by hand anymore. During the complete restoration of an old home, the leaking roof needed to
be repaired. In order to save the original tiles, two coats of SOMAY ROOF MASTIC were applied on top of the tiles to seal and waterproof the roof. The walls are also waterproofed with SOMAY
ROOF MASTIC. Prices. Poured Reinforced Concrete – Architects have specified SOMAY ROOF MASTIC for
application on thousands of poured reinforced concrete roofs in the Caribbean. Most poured-concrete roofs develop hairline cracks which leak. Two coats of SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
will seal and waterproof a concrete roof. It also waterproofs poured concrete walls, concrete block and stucco (CBS) walls, etc. It's easy to seal leaks indefinitely with SOMAY ROOF MASTIC.
Prices. Asphalt Shingle
– Asphalt shingles are supposedly "guaranteed" for many years. But, under the hot tropical sun, asphalt-based roof materials deteriorate very badly in just a few years. The asphalt
loses its sealing and flexing properties, becoming brittle and developing cracks and leaks. And asphalt materials attract and hold the sun's heat, adding to the cost of air conditioning. One coat of
SOMAY " P S T" and two coats of SOMAY ROOF MASTIC will seal, waterproof, protect and preserve asphalt shingle roofs to make them last indefinitely. Prices. Asbestos Shingle
– although many roofs may "appear" to be in good condition, if the invisible tar paper underneath the shingles has dried out and cracked, the roof will leak. Two coats of SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
applied directly over an original asbestos shingle roof, will seal, waterproof and totally protect your roof. The homeowner will be completely spared the dirt, mess, noise and
annoyance or ripping off the old roof and applying a new one.
Prices. Foam Insulation
– closed-cell polyurethane foam insulation, installed on the top of existing roofs, must be protected from moisture and the sun's ultra-violet rays to be effective and durable. SOMAY ROOF MASTIC
seals, waterproofs and protects the insulation, to help make it last for many, many years. ARCHITECTS SPECIFY Architects specializing in restoration and preservation of old buildings, have specified SOMAY ROOF MASTIC on:
- The old "tin" roof of a centuries-old Quaker Meeting House in Philadelphia.
- The old canvas sail roofs of fishermen's cottages in a fishing village along the coast of Maine.
- The old "slate" roofs on a casino, hotel and spa in the desert near Palm Springs, California
- The old wooden roof and walls of an old Inn in Florida (the oldest building in the county).
These architects have used SOMAY ROOF MASTIC on their own homes … they know it works and they trust SOMAY's consistent quality. SOMAY "ROOF MASTIC" Product Data Sheet
SOMAY "ROOF MASTIC" Material Safety Data Sheet
ROOF PAINTING & ROOF WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS SOMAY ROOF MASTIC has been manufactured for over thirty-five years by Somay Products, Inc.,
the oldest and most experienced paint and coating manufacturer in Southern Florida. Founded over eight decades ago, in 1926, SOMAY specializes in manufacturing premium quality paints and
coatings especially formulated to withstand the severest environmental conditions in the world. Somay Products, Inc. provides "SOLUTIONS" to customers' problems through the manufacture of
this and many other quality paints and coatings. Whatever your needs, we may be able to help you. Please give us a call toll-free, or write, e-mail or fax SOMAY at the numbers shown below.
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