Finished silicone coated roof at Midview High School in Grafton, Ohio

Midview High School – Silicone Roof Restoration

Greg PalyaOther

Introduction

Midview High School in Northeast Ohio faced a critical decision: its aging roof’s seams were failing, and the roof’s expected lifespan was only a few years.

Rather than re-roofing, West Roofing Systems proposed a Silicone Restoration Membrane (SRM) system that extended the roof’s life by more than a decade — delivering a dependable, cost-effective solution with a full-system warranty that takes them through year 11.

Applying silicone coating on Midview High School roof

Project Challenges

  • The existing roof had seams that were losing adhesion, putting it at risk for leaks.
  • The school planned to move to a new building in ~11 years — investing in a temporary but high-quality solution made sense.
  • Budget constraints: a full re-roof was costly, while the school needed reliability in the short- to mid-term.

Our Solution

  • Conducted a full roof assessment, including nine adhesion tests on the existing membrane.
  • Power-washed the roof to remove debris and prepare for coating.
  • Striped all roof seams with 25 mils of silicone coating to reinforce weak areas.
  • Applied a 25-mil thick full silicone membrane over the entire roof surface to restore protection.
  • Provided an 11-year full-system warranty — aligning with the school’s timeline.
Silicone coating being installed at Midview High School in Grafton, Ohio

Results & Benefits

  • The restored roof is leak-free and fully warrantied through year 11, exactly matching the school’s planned occupancy timeline.
  • The silicone system is much more affordable than a full tear-off but still offers durable, long-term protection.
  • By rejuvenating the existing membrane, West Roofing saved the school significant re-roof costs.
  • The project delivered a high-performance, low-risk solution aligned with the school’s future plans.

Want to see the scope of work and more before/after photos? View the PDF below:

📄 View the Midview High School Full Project Profile (PDF)

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Does your facility’s roof have only a few years left, but you’re not ready for a full replacement? A silicone restoration system could be the perfect middle ground — durable, cost-effective, and backed by a long-term warranty.
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About the Author

Greg Palya

Greg Palya is the Digital Content Manager of West Roofing Systems, Inc. He has a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Akron and an MBA in Marketing from Walsh University. When he's not trying to teach others about spray foam roofing and silicone roof coatings, you can find him on the basketball court or golf course.He's been with West Roofing Systems since June of 2019. All of the content he has produced has been with the help of subject matter experts (namely the internal salesman who all have decades of spray foam and coating experience.)