Roof coating vs full replacement for your flat roof?
Straight answers for Montgomery, OH business owners from a local commercial roofing team.
You run a shop off I-71 or manage a church near McKinley Park. The flat roof is showing its age but hasn't failed. You hear coatings can save money. You don't know if that's real or just a short-term band-aid in Montgomery's freeze-thaw winters.
A roof coating is a liquid that goes over your existing roof. It seals small cracks and reflects sun. It works only if the roof deck and insulation are dry. If water is trapped under the membrane, a coating traps it in. You see blisters, soft spots, or water stains inside, those are signs the roof is holding moisture.
A coating job on a sound roof costs a fraction of a replacement. You might pay $2 to $5 per square foot. A full tear-off and replacement runs higher, but it fixes wet insulation and bad decking. The real cost risk is coating a roof that needed to come off. That money is wasted when leaks return in a year.
Get a moisture scan first. A thermal camera sees wet areas you can't spot from the ground. If the scan is clean, a core sample confirms the insulation is dry. TruRoof does these checks before ever recommending a coating. If the roof is too far gone, we tell you straight. Don't let anyone coat your roof without scanning it.
When it's handled right, you get a roof that sheds water and keeps your building dry. No more chasing leaks every spring. No more guessing. Just a flat roof that does its job for years, with a clear record of what's under it.
What people in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery and the area around it.