Roof coating or full replacement for your flat roof?
Clear answers for commercial property owners in Mason, OH, from TruRoof.
Your commercial flat roof in Mason has years left, but you're seeing trouble spots. You've heard a roof coating might stretch its life. You don't want to pay for a coating only to find out it needed a full replacement two years later.
Flat roof coatings can work. But only if the roof decking and insulation below are dry. Coatings seal the surface. They can't fix leaks that already let water soak into the insulation board. You can't see that damage from above. If water is trapped under the membrane, a coating will trap it further. The roof will rot from the inside out.
A silicone or acrylic coating for a 10,000-square-foot roof runs roughly half the cost of a full single-ply replacement. That sounds good. But if a moisture scan finds wet insulation under more than 25 percent of the roof, the coating won't last. You'll pay for the coating and still need a new roof within a year or two. Real savings come from knowing the condition of the deck first.
The next step is a moisture scan and a few core cuts. TruRoof can perform both in a morning. A scan uses infrared to map wet areas without touching the roof. Core cuts confirm what's wet and how bad it is. Don't let anyone sell you a coating without this data. If the roof is dry and sound, a coating might buy you 10 or 15 more years. If it's wet, replacement is the only answer that makes financial sense.
Once you have real data from a scan, the decision is clear. You stop losing sleep over every rain cloud. You know your roof is doing its job for years to come. No guesswork, no wasted money.
What people in Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason and the area around it.