Roof coating or full replacement for your flat roof?
Straight answers from a commercial roofing contractor in Colerain Township, OH.
You manage a building off Colerain Avenue or near I-275. The flat roof is aging. You see some blisters or a small leak. A coating sounds cheaper and faster. But you worry it is just a band-aid.
Start with what you actually see. Hairline cracks or surface wear on a dry roof often mean the membrane is still sound. Ponding water that sits for days, soft spots when you walk, or leaks inside after light rain point deeper. Water trapped in the insulation below the roof will rot the deck no matter what you put on top. A coating seals the surface. It cannot fix what is already wet underneath.
Cost depends on what we find. A fluid-applied coating on a 5,000-square-foot roof might run a fraction of a tear-off. But if a moisture scan shows wet insulation in 30 percent of the field, you pay for the coating and still need a replacement within two years. A core sample tells the truth. We cut a small square, check the layers, and show you on the spot. No guesswork.
This week, do not let anyone coat your roof without a moisture scan and a core cut first. If a contractor skips this step, walk away. TruRoof can send a crew to Colerain Township within 48 hours. We scan the entire roof with an infrared meter, take a core sample near the drains or any soft area, and give you a plain-English report. You will know if you can coat or if you need to budget for a full replacement.
After we finish, you have a dry, sealed roof rated for the next 10 to 15 years. No more midnight calls about leaks. Your maintenance budget stays predictable. The building stays dry through Ohio summers and winter freeze-thaw cycles.
What people in Colerain Township 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 Colerain Township 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 Colerain Township and the area around it.