Roof coating vs full replacement for your flat roof
Straight answers for commercial building owners in Covington, KY, from TruRoof.
You manage a building in Covington with a flat roof that is showing its age. You have seen minor leaks or worn spots but the whole roof is not collapsed. You are asking yourself if a coating is a smart fix or just a waste of money.
A roof coating is only as good as the roof under it. If your flat roof membrane is solid and the insulation inside is dry, a coating can add years of life. It seals small cracks and reflects sun. But if water has already soaked the insulation board or there are soft spots, a coating will just trap that moisture. The roof will rot from the inside out.
A full tear-off in Covington costs more up front but buys you 20 to 30 years. A coating might cost a third of that and last 5 to 10 years. The real question is what a moisture scan and a core sample show. If the deck is dry, a coating is a good bet. If it is wet, you are paying for a band-aid that will fail fast.
Do not let anyone coat your roof without pulling a core sample first. This week, call TruRoof for a free moisture scan and inspection. We will cut a small test square, check the insulation, and give you a straight answer. You get a report, not a sales pitch. You will know if a coating can work or if a replacement is the only honest choice.
After the right fix, your building stays dry through Ohio Valley storms. No more buckets in the hallway or stained ceiling tiles. Your roof does its job. You stop worrying every time the sky turns dark over the Brent Spence Bridge.
What people in Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington and the area around it.