Roof coating or full replacement for your flat roof?
Straight answers for Oakley, OH businesses from TruRoof, your local commercial roofing team.
You manage a building in Oakley with a flat roof that's not leaking everywhere yet. Maybe you've got a few soft spots or a small drip near the I-71 side. You've heard coatings can buy you time, but you don't want to waste money on a quick fix that fails next winter.
A roof coating is a liquid-applied membrane that seals small cracks and reflects sunlight. It works only if the existing roof is dry and the insulation underneath is intact. If you see bubbles, ponding water that stays for days, or multiple leaks, the roof deck or insulation is likely wet. A coating over wet materials traps moisture and speeds up rot.
Coatings typically cost $3 to $6 per square foot installed, while a full tear-off and replacement runs $8 to $12 per square foot. The cheaper option sounds good until you realize a failed coating means you still need a full replacement, plus the cost to remove the coating. The real question is whether your roof is structurally sound enough to accept a coating. That depends on what a moisture scan and a core sample show.
This week, get a moisture scan. Do not let anyone coat your roof without one. A scan finds wet insulation you cannot see from above. Then take a core sample, a small cut through the roof layers, to check for dry rot. TruRoof does both before we even quote a coating, so you make a call based on facts, not guesses.
Once the right fix is done, you stop worrying about every rainstorm. Your roof drains properly, your energy bills level out, and you get a predictable lifespan you can budget for. No more emergency patches or midnight calls.
What people in Oakley 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 Oakley 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 Oakley and the area around it.