Over the last few years, because the types of roof coatings used to protect against these elements have improved, more people are opting to coat their roof rather than build a new one. Among the different coatings available on the market today are acrylic, bituminous, polymeric, polymer modified and elastomeric roof coatings such as styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene (SEBS) coatings. SEBS coatings made with KRATON(r) polymers, can protect against a number of risks, including the prevention of leaks and moisture penetration.
For example, one of the most high-profile buildings in Albany, NY, is the Performing Arts Center, otherwise known as "The Egg" for its oval shape. It is a sculpture that sits in the thriving art district. This landmark is located in the Empire State Plaza under the watchful eye of two of the state's most important government bodies - the capitol is on one end of the plaza and the governor's mansion on the other. So, in early 2002 when it was time to recoat the roof, the New York Office of General Services (OGS), Design and Construction, turned to experts to keep The Egg functional and white.