Roof coating vs replacement: Which one does your flat roof need?
Honest answers from TruRoof, commercial roofing in Mount Washington, OH.
Your flat roof is starting to show its age. You see ponding water after rain, maybe a small leak. You have heard roof coatings can buy you time, but you do not want to throw money at a fix that will not last. In Mount Washington, where freeze-thaw cycles and summer storms hit hard, the wrong call can cost you.
Flat roofs on commercial buildings in Mount Washington take a beating. The membrane can crack from Ohio's freeze-thaw swings. Coatings work only if the roof deck is dry and the insulation is intact. If you have multiple leaks, wet insulation, or large areas of standing water, a coating is like painting over rot. It hides the problem for a few months, then fails.
A roof coating job for a typical commercial flat roof runs from $3 to $7 per square foot, depending on the product and prep work. A full replacement usually starts at $8 to $12 per square foot. The real cost difference shows up over time. If your roof is too far gone, a coating wastes money because you will need replacement soon anyway. A moisture scan tells you what is underneath before you spend a dime.
This week, get a moisture scan and a core sample. These tests show if the insulation is wet or the deck is soft. Do not let anyone sell you a coating without these tests. TruRoof provides free moisture scans for commercial roofs in Mount Washington. We will show you the readings and explain exactly what they mean. Then you decide.
Once the right fix is in place, your roof sheds water like it should. No more emergency buckets in the hallway. You get peace of mind and a dry building for years.
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.
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 Mount Washington and the area around it.