Roof coating or full replacement for your flat roof? Which one?
Straight answers on coatings versus tear-off for commercial flat roofs in Taylor Mill, KY.
Your flat roof on a commercial building off Route 80 in Taylor Mill is showing age. You see stains after hard rain, maybe a little ponding near the edge. You have heard roof coatings cost less than tearing off the old roof. You need to know if a coating will actually buy time or if you are just throwing money away.
A flat roof in Taylor Mill takes a beating from freeze-thaw cycles and summer heat. The top layer gets brittle and pulls apart at the seams. Small leaks appear around roof drains or heating and cooling units. If water has soaked into the insulation below, you may feel soft spots underfoot. A coating can seal small surface cracks, but it cannot dry out wet insulation or fix a sagging deck. That is why a quick look from the ground tells you very little.
Cost depends on the square footage and how much of the roof deck is still dry. A coating job can cost half as much as a full tear-off, but only if the existing membrane is clean and has no wet insulation under it. Coating work may take two or three days. A full replacement can take a week or more and require tearing out wet boards. If you skip the moisture scan, you may spend that money and still need a new roof in two years. More pipes and vents also raise the price.
Do not sign a coating contract until someone checks for trapped moisture. A simple moisture scan and a small core sample tell you if the insulation underneath is wet. Call TruRoof to schedule a roof inspection on your Taylor Mill commercial building. You will see the core sample and get a straight answer before you spend a dollar.
Once you know whether the deck is dry, you can choose a coating with confidence or commit to a full replacement that actually lasts. Your building stays dry through the next freeze-thaw cycle. No more guessing. No more paying for the same leak twice.
What people in Taylor Mill 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 Taylor Mill 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 Taylor Mill and the area around it.