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restoration.
While silicone coating systems offer many 
advantages, they also involve tradeoffs that 
should be considered during project evaluation. 
Silicone coatings can attract and retain dirt and 
airborne contaminants, which may discolor the roof 
surface over time and require periodic cleaning 
or maintenance to keep it in good condition. 
Additionally, silicone roof coatings can become 
slippery, particularly on roofs with steeper slopes—
typically those with a pitch of 4:12 or greater.
Todd Farr is national sales manager with EVERROOF and can 
be reached at todd@everroof.com. EVERROOF, a division of 
General Coatings Manufacturing Corporation, is a U.S.-based 
manufacturer of fluid-applied roofing systems. For more 
information, visit everroof.com.
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Additionally, regional differences may affect the suitability, 
performance, and pricing of silicone coatings. MRCA does not 
endorse silicone coatings as a universally viable roofing solution, 
and their use should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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