Gaco™, part of the Holcim Building Envelope portfolio of brands, has officially introduced the GacoFlex A48 acrylic roof coating. GacoFlex A48 is the first and only single-component, high-build acrylic roof coating that can be applied up to 80 wet mils (5 gal/SQ) in a single-pass application. A fast-cure acrylic elastomeric roof coating, GacoFlex A48 offers a long roof life, upgraded visual appeal, strong adhesion, high tensile strength and excellent reflectivity, while boasting environmentally friendly benefits and reduces landfill by avoiding costly tear-offs. The water-based solution is zinc-free and low-VOC, making it an environmentally friendly option with no geographic restrictions. The coating will launch in white, with gray and tan options coming later this year. With enhanced film build and reduced cure time, GacoFlex A48 helps roofing contractors complete jobs faster and with fewer materials.

GacoFlex A48 can be applied as a roof maintenance coating over many existing roof substrates, including single-ply, metal, sprayed-in-place polyurethane foam, and asphalt membranes. It provides early rain resistance in as little as 30 minutes, with complete cure-through in about eight hours. In addition to its easy application, GacoFlex A48 can be sprayed from a standard acrylic spray system and does not require more expensive plural component equipment.