A good home is able to resist all sorts of damage, whether from wind, water, heat or cold, or even pests such as squirrels and rats. Any responsible homeowner will know what parts of the home are most vulnerable, and how and when to get them prepared for any damage or mishaps. Contractors can be hired for all sorts of services, from roof coating to deck repair to commercial floor paint application. Many of these, such as commercial floor paint, are meant to resist the damage the water can do to a home or a commercial building. What can be done to protect a home?

The Roof

A home’s roof will function best when it has no holes or cracks, and if it gets an inspection once or twice a year, a homeowner can easily stay on top of its maintenance. If installed well, commercial roofing can last two decades or more, but sometimes, damage may happen, such as hail, squirrels, or falling tree branches or in rare cases, even lightning strikes. The roofing contracting industry makes some $46 billion in business every year, and different contractors can offer services for roofs at a good price. A homeowner can search for local contractors and contact them over the phone or e-mail, asking for prices and fees, what materials are used, availability, and previous client contact information. This way, the customer can speak with previous clients for customer reviews and see how well the contractors worked.

Waterproof products and general roof repair can keep a roof safe from water and melting snow. Holes or cracks in the roof or its walls will result in water getting into the house, and that water can rot wood, damage drywall, and interfere with electrical wires and components, not to mention molds and mildews. Holes and cracks can be sealed at once, and if squirrels caused the damage, pest control services can remove the squirrels themselves, and repellent paint can be applied to the roof’s walls to discourage squirrels from coming back. A house’s rear deck may also suffer damage from water if it is not treated, so contractors can apply deck sealant if the customer cannot or will not do it alone. Without this treatment, a deck’s wood will rot and expand, and the whole structure may even collapse eventually.

Commercial floor paint is useful for preventing damage to concrete floors in industrial and commercial settings, and any warehouse or workplace owner would want commercial floor paint of high quality applied to those floors. According to The Balance, epoxy floor coatings will make any surface ready for heavy work loads and other exertions, and this will also keep the floors clean and safe for workers.

Commercial floor paint requires a fully cured concrete floor that is slightly porous and clean so the paint can adhere to it, and all cracks and dents should be addressed first. Then, the manufacturer’s directions should be followed, and the commercial floor paint is in fact composed of two different liquids that are combined prior to work. Sometimes, depending on the model of commercial floor paint being used, primer may be needed first. In this case, a thin layer of water is spread across the entire concrete floor, then rollers are used to apply the primer. Once that primer sets, a second layer of it is put down. Once that is finished, the commercial floor paint is applied, and once it dries, a finisher is put down (without water).

Floor coating can make a floor shinier and appealing to look at, and the floor resists water and oil stains and is easy to clean, not to mention how it can withstand heavier loads. The surface is also chemical resistant, which may be important for manufacturing plants, and the paint may even contain anti slip additives for extra safety.