Roof coating vs full replacement for your flat roof
Straight answers from a commercial roofing team that works in Cold Spring, KY.
You have a flat roof on a building in Cold Spring that's starting to show its age. You see blisters, a few damp spots, or maybe a small leak near the drain by Cold Spring Crossing. You're wondering if a coating can buy you a few more years or if you're just wasting money.
A coating is a liquid that rolls on and dries into a seamless, waterproof skin. It works when the roof underneath is still solid. If the insulation board is dry and the membrane has no deep cracks, a coating can reflect sun, stop small leaks, and stretch the roof's life by 5 to 10 years.
If water has soaked the insulation or the deck feels soft, a coating hides the problem. It seals moisture inside. That leads to rot and bigger repair bills later. The only way to know is a moisture scan and a small core cut. Those two tests show what's happening below the surface.
Call TruRoof and ask for a moisture scan before you decide. We do this for warehouses, offices, and retail buildings around Cold Spring all the time. The scan takes under an hour. The core sample is the size of a coffee can lid. Once you see the data, the right choice is clear. No guesswork.
When the roof is fixed right, you stop watching the weather. You stop moving buckets in the back hallway. Your building stays dry through Kentucky rain and summer heat. The roof just works, and you get back to running your business.
What people in Cold Spring say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Cold Spring ask
can you reroof over an existing flat roof
A recover works when there is one roof layer and dry insulation. A core sample tells us in an hour.
how much does a commercial roof cost
We price by square footage, system and insulation and give you a written proposal you can put in front of the board.
commercial roof keeps leaking after repairs
When a roof fails despite repeated repairs, the membrane is likely shot. Get a core sample to check insulation. If it is wet, a full replacement or a silicone restoration coating may be needed. Stop wasting money on patches.
TPO vs EPDM flat roof
TPO is white and reflects heat, which helps cooling costs in summer. EPDM is black rubber and handles ponding water well. For most Cincinnati commercial buildings, TPO is the default choice. Get a roof assessment to match the membrane to your roof's slope and drainage.
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TruRoof handles commercial roofing in Cold Spring and the area around it.