Roof coating vs full replacement for your flat roof?
Straight answers from TruRoof, commercial roofing in Milford, OH.
Your flat roof over your Milford office or warehouse is aging but not falling in. You see cracks or blisters. A coating sounds cheaper than a tear-off. You don't want to waste money on a quick fix that fails next winter.
A roof coating is a liquid that seals small cracks and reflects sun. It works only if the roof deck and insulation are dry and solid. If water is trapped underneath, a coating traps it in. You get more leaks, not fewer. Flat roofs near US Route 50 take a beating from Ohio freeze-thaw cycles. That stress opens seams over time.
A coating might cost $2 to $4 per square foot. A full replacement runs $8 to $12 per square foot. But if your roof has wet insulation, multiple soft spots, or standing water after rain, a coating is money lost. The real cost is paying for a coating now and a replacement in two years anyway.
Get a moisture scan and a core sample first. A scan finds wet areas you cannot see from the top. A core sample shows what is happening inside the roof layers. TruRoof does both for Milford commercial buildings before recommending any work. Do not let anyone coat your roof without these tests.
Once you have real data, the choice is clear. If the roof is dry and sound, a coating can buy you 10 years. If not, a replacement ends the leaks for good. Either way, you stop guessing and start fixing.
What people in Milford 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 Milford 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 Milford and the area around it.