When you think of a commercial roof, you may think of black tar being mopped on a flat roof. That’s because tar and gravel (built-up) roofs are one of the oldest commercial roof types in the US. But does one of the oldest types of commercial roofs have problems you should know about? Of course! What is a Tar and …
As weather changes from season to season, it’s important to keep up with your maintenance plan to keep your roof in working order. With weather changes, roof blisters may appear on your commercial flat roof. While roof blisters may not need immediate attention, if left unmonitored, they could lead to saturated insulation and a damaged membrane. Roof blisters are not …
Summary: Roof coatings are similar to a very thick paint that’s engineered to restore an existing roof. Most building owners choose this option because it minimizes tear-off, creates a seamless membrane, lowers energy costs, and provides a new 10-20-year warranty. You’ve probably heard or read about commercial roof coatings and how they can save you money and energy costs while …
As of August 2025, a silicone roof coating system usually costs $3.50 – $7 per square foot. Many factors influence price, such as: We’ll dive into these points (and others) below. And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We quote roof coating projects daily, so all of this info is from real …
The nine “pros” are: The six “cons” are: And just so you aware, West Roofing Systems has been installing silicone roof coating systems since they became a “thing” around the year 2008. Pros of Silicone Roof Coating Systems Cost Savings The #1 benefit of a silicone roof coating system is the cost savings versus completely tearing off and installing …
What if I told you there was another option to paying for a full roof replacement? A Silicone Restoration Membrane (SRM) can save you time and money when facing a commercial roof project. At West Roofing Systems, we’ve been restoring commercial roof systems to working order while saving facility owners and managers thousands of dollars in repairs and roof replacements. …
Single-ply membrane roofing is one of the most popular for commercial roofing on the commercial market, the benefits of installing a single-ply membrane roofing system, rather than another roof type, are numerous regarding installation, performance, cost, and longevity. Single-Ply Membrane Roofing Systems are: Read More: Pros and Cons of Single-Ply Membrane Commercial Roofing West Roofing Systems has installed all types …
Built-Up roofing is a well-known type of commercial roof? But how does it compare to Single-Ply Membrane Roofing? We will cover cost, installation, and…
While the terms ‘Commercial Roof Survey’ and ‘Commercial Roof Inspection’ tend to be interchangeable, there is a slight difference the two types of commercial roof assessments. Companies call West Roofing Systems every day to have their roof inspected, it’s our job to help our customers decide if they really do need a roof inspection or if what they need is …
Quick answer: For an average 20,000 sq. foot commercial roof, it will usually cost between $5 and $10 per square foot in materials and labor to install a typical single-ply membrane commercial roofing system. NOTE: As of August 2025, the pricing from manufacturers has greatly increased. Manufacturer prices are just one of the numerous variables that influence the cost. Let’s …