Roof coating vs full replacement for your flat roof?
Straight answers from TruRoof, commercial roofing in Erlanger, KY.
Your flat roof in Erlanger is aging. You see some blisters or a small leak. You heard a coating might buy you time. But you don't want to waste money if the roof needs to be torn off. You need to know what works before you call anyone.
A coating is like paint with benefits. It seals small cracks and reflects sun. But it only works if the roof underneath is solid. If your insulation is wet or the deck is soft, a coating just hides the problem. You will see leaks again in a year or two.
Cost depends on what we find. A coating job on a sound roof might run a few dollars per square foot. A full tear-off costs more up front. But it resets the clock on your building. If your roof has multiple soft spots or constant ponding near Dixie Highway, a coating is not your answer.
Get a moisture scan and a core sample first. This tells you if water is trapped inside. TruRoof can do this for your building in Erlanger. Do not let anyone coat your roof without checking what is underneath. That is how you throw money away.
Once the right fix is done, you stop worrying every time it rains. Your office or warehouse stays dry. Your roof does its job for years. You know you made the right call.
What people in Erlanger 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 Erlanger 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 Erlanger and the area around it.