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Seamless, cold-applied GacoFlex silicone, acrylic and urethane systems for commercial and industrial roofs across Ireland and Northern Ireland — waterproofing, cut edge corrosion, asbestos encapsulation, gutter lining and cool-roof coatings, all over your existing roof with no tear-off.
Building owners, tenants and facilities managers: get free expert advice and a fixed-price quote. We survey and specify, then match you with an approved contractor from our Ireland-wide network — backed by a 20-year manufacturer-backed product warranty.
Liquid roof waterproofing is a cold-applied coating rolled, brushed or sprayed straight onto your existing roof. It cures into a seamless, fully-bonded elastomeric membrane with no joints, laps or mechanical fixings — sealing exactly the points where commercial roofs leak. GacoFlex systems bond to metal, felt, single-ply, concrete and asbestos-cement substrates, so there is no tear-off, no re-sheeting and no need to close the building.
A seamless membrane bridges the joints, laps and fixings where commercial roofs leak — water ingress stops for good.
Restore the roof you have instead of stripping and re-sheeting it — a fraction of the capital cost and disruption.
Cold-applied over the live building. No tear-off, no vacating, no downtime for your operation or tenants.
A 20-year manufacturer-backed product warranty from GacoFlex (an Amrize brand), installed by an approved contractor from our network across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
White reflective coatings cut roof surface temperature and help commercial landlords improve their BER.
No flame, no torch-on, no fire risk. Ideal for occupied, high-risk and safety-sensitive commercial sites.
The same GacoFlex range covers the details that make a commercial roof watertight — edges, gutters, asbestos and reflectivity.
Stop active corrosion at metal sheet edges with the GacoFlex multi-stage primer, SF42 seam seal and silicone topcoat system.
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Gaco silicone coatings lock in surface fibres and shield asbestos-cement roofs from UV and moisture — no intrusive removal.
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Joints and fixings reinforced with SF42 SeamSeal, then a seamless Gaco coating — watertight, flexible, ponding-resistant.
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Gaco silicone and urethane systems for flat and low-slope commercial roofs, with a 20-year manufacturer warranty.
Learn more →GacoFlex systems are specified across Ireland and Northern Ireland’s commercial and industrial estate — on every roof form from profiled metal to concrete decks.
Large-area profiled metal, cut edge and ponding.
Book a survey →Plant, production and process-unit roofs.
Book a survey →Fume, vibration and heavy-use metal roofs.
Book a survey →Ponding-resistant seamless silicone membrane.
View page →Steel, aluminium and coated profile sheeting.
Book a survey →Encapsulate without intrusive removal.
View page →Cool-roof reflectivity for BER uplift.
Book a survey →Out-of-hours, rapid-cure over trading units.
Book a survey →Whether you need a highly reflective energy-saving coating or a robust waterproof membrane for long-term protection, we specify the GacoFlex system that best matches your building’s roof, drainage and budget.
A premium 100% silicone membrane for roofs needing the highest levels of waterproofing, flexibility and long-term protection — built around Gaco S42, with SF42 fibre-reinforced seam seal at laps and details.
A cost-effective, weather-resistant elastomeric acrylic (127 Series) ideal for large commercial roofs where reflectivity, surface protection and value are the priorities.
A heavy-duty two-coat urethane system (U91 base + U92 aliphatic top coat) for roofs that demand exceptional impact, abrasion and chemical resistance — pedestrian decks, plant rooms and podiums.
Gaco S42 is the flagship — but a fully warrantied installation also relies on two specialist companion products. Together they form the silicone roof system specified across warehouses, factories and commercial buildings.
Specialist cleaning solution that removes dirt, algae, moss and surface contaminants — ensuring maximum adhesion of the silicone coating system.
Fibre-reinforced silicone seam sealant for laps, fixings, fasteners and detail areas. High-build formula bridges joints and movement points permanently — no separate scrim needed.
Instant-cure silicone sealant for targeted leak repairs and emergency waterproofing — can be applied in wet or dry conditions, even during active rainfall.
Duratite specifies all three GacoFlex systems — each has a place. The right coating depends on your roof’s condition, drainage, traffic level and long-term goals. We confirm the best fit on a free site survey.
| Compare the system | RECOMMENDEDSilicone — Gaco S42Flagship · flat & low-slope | Acrylic — GacoFlex 127Cost-efficient · cool roof | Urethane — U91/U92Heavy-duty · trafficked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Flat & metal roofs with ponding water | Large reflective metal roofs & cool-roof projects | Pedestrian decks, plant rooms & trafficked areas |
| Ponding water resistance | Excellent | Poor | Very good |
| UV / weather resistance | Outstanding | Very good | Outstanding U92 aliphatic top coat |
| Foot-traffic durability | Limited | Limited | Walk-on rated |
| Cool-roof / energy savings | High (white) | High (white) | Standard |
| Recoatable at end of life | Yes silicone-on-silicone | Yes compatible substrate | Yes recoat with U92 |
| Application | Single coat, cold-applied | 2-coat, cold-applied, fast drying | 2-coat (base + top), cold-applied |
| Manufacturer warranty | Up to 20 yrs | Up to 15 yrs | Up to 20 yrs |
| Relative cost | Lower | Lower | Higher |
Specifiers, contractors and building owners regularly compare these systems for commercial flat-roof and metal-roof projects. The table below sets them out side-by-side using publicly available manufacturer data — no spin. Use it as a starting point, then talk to a specialist for a recommendation that suits your roof.
| Compare the systems | RECOMMENDEDGacoFlex S42Duratite — supply in Ireland | PolyroofUK manufacturer | Triflex ProDetailPMMA · Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| System type | 100% silicone, single-coat | Polyester-reinforced PU | PMMA (acrylic resin) |
| Manufacturer warranty | Up to 20 years | Up to 20 years Protec / IBG variants | Up to 25 years specifier scheme |
| Application | Cold-applied, brush/roller/spray | Cold-applied, fully reinforced | Cold-applied, fast-cure PMMA |
| Cure time (typical) | 4–8 hrs rainproof; 24 hrs full | 24–48 hrs resin + reinforcement | ~30 mins rainproof PMMA |
| Solar reflectance (CRRC) | SR 0.91 white S42 | Not CRRC rated | Not published |
| Ponding water rating | Permanent ponding rated | Drainage required | |
| Typical installed cost in Ireland | Fixed price after free survey | Ask the manufacturer | Ask the manufacturer |
| Pedestrian rated | Add U92 top coat for traffic | Yes with anti-slip topcoat | Yes heavy-duty PMMA |
| Best for | Flat & metal roofs with ponding; refurbishment over existing | Flat roof refurbishment with reinforcement layer | Complex details, balconies, fast-cure deadlines |
Commercial roof waterproofing with GacoFlex silicone and heavy-duty urethane systems are priced per roof as a fixed written price. All quotes are fixed-price after a free site survey from Duratite’s technical team.
| Roof size | RECOMMENDEDGacoFlex coating costFully installed | Full replacement | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m² | Fixed price after survey | Strip-out, disposal & new roof | 60–80% |
| 1,000 m² | Fixed price after survey | Strip-out, disposal & new roof | 60–80% |
| 2,500 m² | Fixed price after survey | Strip-out, disposal & new roof | 65–80% |
| 5,000 m²+ | Fixed price after survey | Strip-out, disposal & new roof | 70–80% |
Our coatings are engineered for a wide variety of existing commercial roof constructions. Gaco coatings adhere directly to most surfaces — including weathered or porous substrates — with minimal surface preparation required in many cases.
We specify the system, reinforcement and programme to each.
Large-area profiled metal, cut edge, lap-seam leaks and ponding around rooflights. S42 single-coat, fixed price after survey. 2,000–20,000 m²+.
Patchwork felt and single-ply on tight budgets. 127 acrylic or S42 in half-term windows; white topcoat for BER uplift. Half-term programmes, BER uplift.
Zero clinical disruption; low-odour, cold-applied. Plant decks above theatres via U91/U92 walk-on urethane, no shutdown.
A better BER. S42 with CRRC SR 0.91 reduces summer heat gain and lifts the BER.
Leak-sensitive (stock liability), trading-hours-sensitive. Out-of-hours rapid-cure silicone, rainproof in 4–8 hrs.
Cut-edge corrosion, ponding, fume exposure and vibration. S42 + SF42 fibre-reinforced, cold-applied, no hot work.
GacoFlex “cool roof” coatings use a highly reflective white finish to cut metal-roof surface temperatures, reduce cooling costs and improve BER ratings — backed by warranties of up to 20 years.
A BER is required when a commercial property is sold or let.
Each case shows the building type, the problem, the system applied and the outcome.
Original profiled metal roof coated in place with the GacoFlex S42 Series silicone system — no tear-off and no stripping of the existing sheets. Coating completed July 2025. Building owner Treveth Holdings LLP; installed by Gwella Contracting Solutions Ltd.
We’re your single point of contact: Duratite surveys and specifies the system, then matches you with a vetted contractor from our Ireland-wide approved network to carry out the work.
Owners, tenants and facilities managers send the building, roof and a few photos.
Substrate, ponding, cut edges, access and drainage assessed on site.
System, reinforcement and any traffic top coat, at a fixed, fully installed price.
A vetted contractor from our approved network cold-applies the system — no tear-off, building stays open.
20-year manufacturer-backed product warranty and documentation.
Send the building type, roof and a few photos and we’ll book your free site survey. For active leaks, GacoPatch gives an instant-cure repair — even in the wet — while we plan the full system.
Straight answers on cost, lifespan, systems, asbestos, cut edge, cold-weather application, BER and warranties. Can’t see yours? Ask us directly and we’ll come back to you the same working day.
Active leak? Stop it fast, without a strip-out or full roof replacement.
Learn more →OverlayExtend the life of a tired flat roof at a fraction of replacement cost.
Learn more →SystemsThe GacoFlex coating systems themselves — S42, SF42 and the U9 series.
Learn more →Flat roofsSilicone and urethane systems for flat and low-slope roofs.
Learn more →Tell us about your roof — type, approximate size and the problem. We survey it free, design the right GacoFlex system and issue a fixed quote with a 20-year manufacturer-backed warranty.
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Free survey and fixed written specification in every county, installed through our approved installer network. Choose your area.
Tell us about your building and we’ll recommend the right system — foam, waterproofing or both — surveyed, specified and quoted at no cost.
