What is it?
SmartWater is an anti-theft liquid which coats metal porches, pipes, lead and copper detailing and entire roofs. The liquid contains a code that shows up like a DNA profile under ultraviolet light - helping businesses and homeowners deter burglars and helping police identify stolen goods (including roof detailing and flashing) or build forensic evidence connecting a burglar to a theft location.
How would it help protect my roof?
SmartWater has been shown to reduce theft and protect your roof:
- Lead flashing and gutters
- Copper and lead pipework
- Copper shingles
- Lead porches and porch detailing
- Sheet copper
- And more...
Price rises in scrap copper, lead and other non-ferrous metals has made metal theft a BIG problem for businesses, churches and homeowners. Together with resulting hikes in insurance premiums, true copper and lead have become highly expensive roofing options.
- The Methodist Church in Newham, London, after four copper roof thefts, now sports one of the most theftproof roofs in the UK - a copper alternative roof with 2.5kg m2 of adhered liquid membrane locking it to the roof substrate, as well SmartWater technology
- Edinburgh City Council are now using SmartWater and lead and copper roofing substitutes to beat city wide roofing theft
(Note: where possible, we retain and overcoat original copper and lead features you want to keep, which remain protected as scrap dealers won't pay for overcoated metal)
What now?
- Find out more about Lead Alternatives and Copper Alternatives - and theftproof your roof for years to come!
- Find out more about Polymer Roofing - how it helps the planet, your home and your pocket
- Call on 01970 610047 or email to discuss the ways we can help you theftproof your roof - We're quick, affordable, professional and UK wide!