Commercial roof coatings
A coating plan starts with the roof you have
A coating can protect a serviceable commercial roof without removing the entire existing system. The useful question is whether the roof underneath is dry, sound, and suited to the proposed coating. That answer comes before a product recommendation.
01 / Evaluate
What an evaluation needs to establish
A roof walk identifies the current system and visible defects. Where conditions call for it, moisture testing and adhesion tests help determine whether a coating can be specified.
- Roof type, age, and repair history
- Drainage and areas that hold water
- Wet insulation or trapped moisture
- Seams, penetrations, flashings, and edges
02 / Plan the work
The system is more than the top coat
A restoration scope may include cleaning, localized repairs, compatible primer, detail reinforcement, and the field coating. Materials and application rates should follow the selected manufacturer system.
- Repair damaged or wet areas first
- Prepare the surface for adhesion
- Treat details before coating the field
- Document the proposed scope and maintenance needs
03 / Know the limit
When coating is the wrong recommendation
A coating cannot fix a failing structure, widespread saturated insulation, or a roof that cannot be prepared for a durable bond. In those cases, repair or replacement may be the better route.
Questions and answers
Questions about Commercial roof coatings
Roof condition determines the recommendation. An evaluation can answer questions specific to your building.
Check my roof →Can a commercial roof coating stop an active leak?
It may be part of the solution, but the leak source and any wet materials need attention first. A coating should not be used to hide an unresolved problem.
Does every commercial roof qualify?
No. Condition, drainage, moisture, substrate, and coating adhesion all matter. The evaluation is meant to answer that question before a system is chosen.
How is the price determined?
The roof area, access, repairs, preparation, details, and selected system affect the scope. A useful quote follows an evaluation of the actual roof.
Before you decide
Can your roof be restored instead of replaced?
Tell us about the roof and its current problems. Higher Roof Solutions can help determine whether this approach fits.