Roof Recoat performed at St. Vladimir in Parma, Ohio

St. Vladimir Church – Roof Recoat & Restoration (Parma, OH)

Greg PalyaProject Profiles

Introduction

St. Vladimir Church, a longstanding parish serving the Parma, Ohio community since 1957, required a durable roof maintenance solution in 2025. West Roofing Systems returned to the site — having installed the original spray foam roof in 1993 and a first recoat in 2003 — to perform a roof recoat system that would extend the service life of the existing roof while addressing internal drainage challenges.

A roof recoat was performed at St. Vladimir Church in Parma, Ohio in 2025.

Project Overview

  • Project Year: 2025
  • Location: Parma, Ohio
  • Roof Size: Approximately 10,000 sq ft
  • System Installed: Acrylic recoat over existing coating
  • Manufacturer: Sherwin-Williams
  • Warranty: 10-Year Full System, Non-Prorated, No-Dollar-Limit, Renewable contractor warranty

Project Challenges

  • The roof had been recoated in 2003 and required a high-performance recoating system to protect the substrate.
  • The building’s internal gutter system was contributing to ponding and water retention, requiring improved slope and coating work.
  • Since the roof system had work performed in prior decades, the recoating solution had to be compatible with existing materials to avoid a full tear-off.
Finished spray foam recoat photo of St. Vladimir's church in Parma, Ohio.

Our Solution

West Roofing Systems selected a high-solids acrylic roof recoat system by Sherwin-Williams to provide renewed protection over the decades-old coating. The process included:

  • Adjusting the slope of the internal gutter system to enhance water drainage and reduce ponding.
  • Preparing and cleaning the existing roof surface to ensure product adhesion.
  • Applying an acrylic base coat and intermediate coat to refresh the roof field.
  • Installing a tinted topcoat to provide a glossy, long-lasting finish.
  • Using a total dry mil thickness of approximately 20 mils for optimal durability and weather resistance.

Warranty & Protection

The completed system was backed by a 10-year, non-prorated, no-dollar-limit, renewable full-system warranty, giving St. Vladimir Church long-term confidence in the roof’s performance.

Results & Benefits

  • Extended Roof Life: The acrylic recoat refreshes the waterproofing and extends the roof’s service life.
  • Improved Drainage: Adjusting the internal gutter slope significantly reduced ponding water.
  • Cost-Effective Solution: A full tear-off wasn’t required, saving the parish substantial cost and disruption.
  • Warranty Protection: The 10-year full-system warranty provides peace of mind and can be renewed as needed.

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

📄 View the St. Vladimir Church Case Study (PDF)

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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.)