The system

Roof waterproofing

Full liquid membrane systems for Dubai villas, not a thin sealer coat. Henkel Polybit Polythane P, detail reinforcement, measured coverage, documented handover.

The Sorento Roof System

AED 249

per m² excl. VAT, from

Fixed written quote after free inspection. Minimum job AED 3,000 for spot repairs; full roof from 60 m².

See what is included
Silent motion loop of The Sorento Roof System layers on a villa deck.

Polythane P build.

Single-component hybrid polyurethane. UV-stable. Strong crack bridging. White cool-roof grade. Three coats with fleece at the details that fail first.

DFT 1.5 mm+Coat 3, cool whiteUV-stable, reflects the sunCoat 2Builds thicknessCoat 1 + fleeceReinforces corners and drainsPrimerBonds to the concretePrepared screedCracks and joints repaired first
1.5 mm+ measured filmDry film thickness logged at multiple points across the roof, not estimated from bucket count.
Three coats, fleece at detailsFleece reinforces corners, drains and penetrations, where villa roofs fail first.
UV-stable, no topcoatCool-white finish stays exposed in the Gulf sun without a separate protective layer.
48 h flood testWhere practicable, the finished roof is ponded and checked before handover.

What we waterproof

  • Exposed villa roofs and terraces
  • Parapets and upstands
  • Drains, outlets and pipe penetrations
  • Areas after tile or bitumen removal

Never skipped

  • Substrate assessment before coating
  • Concrete repairs on defects
  • Fleece reinforcement at corners and details
  • Measured three-coat coverage

Why this system outlasts the usual options.

An honest look at The Sorento Roof System next to generic system types commonly sold in Dubai. No competitor brands named.

Best choice for Dubai villas

The Sorento Roof System

14/ 14

3-coat Henkel Polybit Polythane P hybrid PU, 1.5 mm+ measured, fleece at details, flood test, 10-year written warranty.

  • Film thickness1.5 mm+ measured DFT
  • Crack bridging1.5 mm, >500% elongation
  • Heat reflectionCool-white, SRI >80
  • UV without topcoatUV-stable Polythane P
  • Detail reinforcementFleece at corners, drains, pipes
  • Quality proofDFT log, flood test, photo report
  • Warranty10-year written by Sorento

Acrylic cool-roof paint

3/14

  • Film thicknessOften 0.3 to 0.5 mm thin coats
  • Crack bridgingLimited flex; cracks return
  • Heat reflectionReflects, but films stay thin
  • UV without topcoatOften chalks under UV
  • Detail reinforcementOften brushed without fleece
  • Quality proofUsually no thickness records
  • WarrantyOften 1 to 3 years, if any

Bitumen membrane

5/14

  • Film thicknessVaries; joints stay weak
  • Crack bridgingFlexible when new; seams age
  • Heat reflectionTypically dark, absorbs heat
  • UV without topcoatNeeds cover; UV softens sheets
  • Detail reinforcementFlashings; workmanship decides
  • Quality proofVisual check; DFT rare
  • WarrantyVaries by installer and grade

Cementitious coating

3/14

  • Film thicknessThin slurry, not a membrane
  • Crack bridgingRigid on moving decks
  • Heat reflectionUsually grey, limited cool-roof
  • UV without topcoatHolds, but stays rigid and dusty
  • Detail reinforcementRarely reinforced at outlets
  • Quality proofNo film log or ponding test
  • WarrantyShort cover is typical

Alternatives above are generic system types commonly sold in Dubai, described with typical market behaviour. Our figures come from the Henkel Polybit Polythane P datasheet and our documented site protocol. Scores weight yes = 2, partial = 1, no = 0.

Get a roof quote that is real.

Villa owners and property managers across Dubai. Fixed quote after the on-site survey.