How do you maintain and protect a roof?

Why should we protect roofs?

Of all the coverings on a building, roofs are undoubtedly the surfaces most exposed to the vagaries of the weather. Moisture and plant pollution accumulated over time will weaken roof materials and affect their insulating properties. As a result, a roof can deteriorate very quickly if it is not cleaned or protected properly.

Factors in the deterioration of a roof

Located on the front line of atmospheric pollution and climatic elements, a roof is exposed to sun, rain and wind on a daily basis. These climatic hazards will gradually damage the roof:

• Water ingress
• Appearance of algae and lichens
• Dead leaves, dirt accumulating on the roof

All these elements will damage the roof both structurally and aesthetically, so you need to take appropriate action.

How can I protect my roof?

To maintain roofs, the Groupe Berkem has developed solutions specially designed to protect roofing materials. These products, from the SARPAP range, are designed to clean, treat and protect roofs. For optimum effectiveness, it is advisable to use these products in combination.

The products in the Sarpap range can be applied to new roofs to prevent deterioration, or to roofs in need of renovation to restore their original appearance. These are very complete and effective professional products.

Sarpap products for cleaning roofs

Cleaning is the first step in a proper renovation. That’s why the Sarpap range includes Rapid Cleaner, which removes greasy dirt and air pollution. This product is ideal for preparing the substrate before treatment.

Sarpap products for treating roofs

Once the surface is clean, it is important to treat it to eliminate algae and lichen and prevent them from reappearing. The Sarpap range offers a concentrated algaecide-fungicide (SARPAMUST Concentrate) or a ready-to-use algaecide-fungicide (SARPAMUST DT) that eliminates algae and lichens and their ramifications even within the porosity of materials.

Sarpap products to protect roofs

Once the roof has been cleaned and treated, it is important to protect it. The Sarpap range offers waterproofing with a neutral appearance and water and oil repellent properties. This product will provide colourless protection for materials by impregnating pores, preventing water from stagnating and delaying the appearance of algae and lichens.