Roof coating or full replacement for your flat roof?
Straight answers from TruRoof, a commercial roofing contractor serving Reading, OH, and Hamilton County.
Your flat roof is aging but not completely gone. You have heard coatings can buy you time. You do not know if that is a smart move or just throwing money away. In Reading, where freeze-thaw cycles and ponding water are real, the wrong call costs you.
Flat roofs often show age with cracks, blisters, or small leaks. Roof coatings are thick liquids that seal the surface. They can extend the life of a roof that is still structurally sound. But if water has soaked the insulation board underneath, a coating just traps moisture. That leads to rot and bigger problems.
A coating job might cost a fraction of a full replacement. But it only makes sense if the roof deck and insulation are dry. If we find wet insulation during a core sample, you need a tear-off. In Reading, with our hot summers and cold winters, a roof that stays wet freezes and thaws, causing more damage. The scope depends on what is underneath.
The next step is a moisture scan and a core sample. These tell you if the insulation is dry. Do not rely on a visual inspection alone. TruRoof can perform these tests and give you a straight answer. If a coating will work, we will say so. If you need a full replacement, we will explain why and what it will take.
Once you have the facts, you can decide without guesswork. You will know whether a coating will buy you five to ten more years, or if a new roof is the only way to stop the leaks for good. Your building stays dry and your budget stays under control.
What people in Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading and the area around it.