Strength

Strength

In a very tight race among several high-performing roof coatings, APOC 252 SUNWHITE Premium White Architectural Grade Elastomeric Coating emerged as the winner by a close shave. APOC 252 scored 398 in the tensile strength category, making it the favorite choice for consumers who are most concerned about strength. The runners-up were TRC 7000 Perma-Coat Roof Coating, which scored 350, and APOC 247 Sun-Shield Bright White Elastomeric Roof Coating, which was close behind with a score of 345.

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What is Strength?

Tensile strength simply measures the degree to which a substance can be stretched before it ultimately breaks. Tensile strength is one of the most critical categories for roof coatings, since it determines how durable the coating will be. Roofs tend to expand and contract in response to the outside temperature, so the coating needs to be strong enough to respond to those changes without being undermined. When you’re searching for a durable roof coating, it’s important not to neglect the importance of tensile strength.