Roof coating vs full replacement for your flat roof
Straight answers from a commercial roofing team that knows Ludlow, KY.
You manage a building in Ludlow, maybe off Elm Street or near Route 60. Your flat roof isn't pouring water yet, but it's showing age. You've heard roof coating can buy you time. You don't want to waste money on a short-term fix if you need a full tear-off.
A roof coating is a liquid-applied membrane that goes over your existing roof. It works when the roof deck is dry and solid. If the insulation underneath is wet or the membrane has multiple splits, a coating seals nothing. It just traps moisture inside. That trapped water rots the deck faster.
The cost difference is real. A coating job on a sound roof can run a fraction of a full replacement. But if you coat a bad roof, you pay twice. First for the coating that fails. Then for the full replacement plus rotted deck repairs. A core sample tells you what's wet. A moisture scan maps where the water sits. These tests take under an hour.
Call TruRoof and ask for a moisture scan before you decide. We work on commercial buildings throughout Ludlow and Kenton County. One scan shows if the roof can take a coating or if replacement is the only move. Do not let someone coat your roof without checking the insulation first.
After the right fix, your flat roof stays watertight with no leaks. You get real years back, not a patch job. The building stays dry through Kentucky rain and winter freezes. You know you spent money the right way.
What people in Ludlow 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 Ludlow 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 Ludlow and the area around it.