The mechanics
Into the material, not on top of it
01
It moves into the surface
A coating sits on top of a surface. The treatment works into the pores that are already there, so the protection is part of the material rather than a layer over it.
02
It rehydrates what has dried out
Bio-oils and nano work into dried-out material so the surface holds a little more of the flexibility it was made with. That is what reduces cracking and crumbling.
03
It helps water run off
Once the surface is treated, water beads and runs off instead of soaking in. Less water in the material means less freeze-thaw damage, less moss and less algae.
Compared with a coating
Why it behaves differently
Traditional coating
Dr. Armor treatment
Stays on the surface as a film
Works into the existing pores
Needs frequent reapplication
Applied once, no film to peel
Traps moisture underneath
Lets the surface breathe
Looks different from the original surface
Keeps the original look
The process
How your project runs
Free assessment
We check material, condition and age, and tell you whether a treatment is a fit.
Written estimate
A clear scope and price before anything is scheduled, including any repairs your roof needs.
Preparation
The surface is cleaned, landscaping is protected, and repairs on the estimate are done.
Application
One visit. The treatment is applied, and the warranty is registered where it applies.
The detail
The questions behind the process
- What "nano" means at this scale
- The particles are around 30,000 times smaller than a human hair. At that size they can move through openings in the surface that a coating cannot enter, which is why the treatment behaves differently from a sealer.
- How long it takes to cure
- The surface needs 24 to 48 hours of dry weather after application. We check the forecast before booking, and we return at no charge if rain arrives inside that window.
- What a treatment will not do
- It does not repair an active leak, replace missing shingles, rebuild rotten decking or fix cracked concrete. Those are repair jobs, and they come first. A treatment protects a surface that is still working.
Glossary
The words you will hear
Key terms from a roof assessment.
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