Old commercial roof still leaks after multiple repairs?
Honest answers from TruRoof, a commercial roofing contractor in Mount Washington, OH.
Your commercial flat roof in Mount Washington is 30 years old. You have paid for repairs three times in the last two years. Yet after every storm, water still drips onto your inventory or equipment. You are tired of throwing money at patches that do not last.
When a flat roof leaks after many repairs, the problem is not the patches. The membrane, the waterproof layer on top, has worn out. Water gets under it and soaks the insulation below. That wet insulation never dries. It rots the roof deck and causes more leaks. In Mount Washington, freeze-thaw cycles make it worse. Water trapped in the roof expands and contracts, opening new cracks each winter. Patching the surface cannot stop water that is already inside.
Fixing this right means a full roof replacement or a silicone restoration coating. A replacement takes one to two weeks for a typical commercial building. Cost depends on square footage, roof access, and how much wet insulation must be removed. If the roof deck is rotted, the job gets bigger. A silicone coating costs less upfront but only works if the insulation is dry. Get a core sample first. Expect to pay more for a full tear-off, but it ends the cycle of repeated repairs and water damage.
This week, call TruRoof in Mount Washington for a core sample. We will cut a small piece of your roof and check the insulation. If it is wet, you need a replacement. If it is dry, a silicone coating may be enough. Stop paying for patches that fail. One honest inspection can save you thousands in water damage and lost inventory.
After your new roof or coating is done, you will not dread every rainstorm. Your building stays dry. Your inventory is safe. You can focus on your business, not on emergency calls to a roofer. The musty smell from damp insulation goes away. Your tenants or employees will thank you.
What people in Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington 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.
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.
roof coating vs replacement flat roof
Coatings work when the roof is still structurally sound and the membrane is intact. If there are multiple leaks, ponding, or wet insulation underneath, a coating won't fix it. Get a moisture scan and a core sample before deciding.
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TruRoof handles commercial roofing in Mount Washington and the area around it.