Roof coating vs full replacement for your flat roof?
Straight answers for commercial buildings in Norwood, OH. Know before you coat.
Your Norwood warehouse or storefront has a flat roof that's aging. You see blisters or small cracks. You wonder if a coating can buy you five more years. Or if you're just hiding a bigger problem that will cost more later.
A roof coating is a liquid-applied layer that seals small cracks and reflects sunlight. It works when the roof membrane is still in good shape. That means no water trapped underneath. No soft spots when you walk. If you see multiple leaks or standing water after rain, the problem is deeper than the surface.
In Norwood, a coating might run $2 to $4 per square foot. A full tear-off and replacement often starts around $6 to $8 per square foot. The real cost difference comes down to what's hiding under the membrane. Wet insulation means a coating is wasted money. A core sample and a moisture scan tell you what you're actually dealing with.
This week, get a moisture scan before you make any decision. Do not let someone coat over wet insulation. That traps moisture inside and rots the deck. TruRoof can perform a free moisture scan and take a core sample so you see exactly what's under your roof. You make the call based on facts, not guesses.
Once it's handled, your building stays dry. You stop patching the same leak every spring. Your budget goes toward planned maintenance, not emergency repairs. You know what's overhead and you stop worrying about it.
What people in Norwood 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 Norwood 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 Norwood and the area around it.