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Are you weighing restoration options for your commercial roof — and trying to decide between silicone and acrylic coatings? Are you leaning toward acrylic because of its lower upfront cost, but wondering what that decision might cost down the road? At West Roofing Systems, we’ve helped hundreds of building owners navigate this exact decision — and avoid costly mistakes. In …
Many owners turn to traditional paint when a commercial building needs its exterior walls restored. It seems like an easy and cost-effective solution, but what happens when the paint chips, fades, or wears down? This is where a high-solids silicone coating offers significant long-term benefits. At West Roofing Systems, we recently completed a roof restoration project for a client in …
If you have a metal roof with issues, such as leaks, rust, etc., you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems is a commercial roofing contractor in LaGrange, Ohio. We’ve been restoring metal roofs since 1979. Usually, this is done with the spray foam roofing system, but on some occasions, …
When it comes to extending the life of your TPO roof (and getting a renewable 10–20-year warranty), installing a roof coating system is an efficient and effective solution. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the installation process: 1. Roof Survey and Wet Insulation Removal The first step involves conducting a thorough roof survey to identify any areas of wet insulation beneath …
The three requirements needed to install a roof coating system and get a manufacturer’s warranty are: We’ll explain each of these points in more detail below. And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been installing roof coating systems since they’ve been a standalone roofing system (around 2008). We specialize in spray foam roofing systems, which always use an …
Summary: The official R-value of silicone roof coatings is negligible, or close to 0. However, they increase energy efficiency by adding reflectivity, lowering roof temperature, and making HVAC units not work as hard. So, you want to install a silicone roof coating system over your existing roof. Great choice! As you probably know, coating systems can get your roof under …
Quick Summary: The ballpark cost to restore an EPDM roof is $3.50 -$7 per square foot. The ballpark cost to restore a TPO roof is $4 -$7 per square foot. So, you have a TPO or EPDM commercial roofing system and you need it fixed. Maybe it’s leaking, old, or out of warranty. You already know the least cost-effective option …
You may have heard the term “Spray-on roofing system,” “Spray foam roofing,” “SPF,” “spray polyurethane foam,” etc. They all are the same thing 😊 The term you use doesn’t matter. What matters is if you own or manage a commercial building and you need to handle roofing issues, you know all the options you have. Not knowing at least a …
So, you’ve heard of the benefits of a silicone roof coating system but recently found out that you’re not eligible. What’s the best option now? The short answer is to install a spray polyurethane foam roofing system. Why? Because you can still avoid the complete tear-off, you’ll get a seamless membrane, it’ll be at least 1” thick so it will …
So, your roof is leaking and you’re dreading getting it replaced. How much is it going to cost? How long will the company be here? All these sorts of questions come up. Then you hear about roof coating systems and how they cost half of a full roof replacement. You think: “Is that true?” “How do they work” And “Is …