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In this project profile, you’ll learn: NOTE: Before you view the text below, we highly recommend you view this 1 min and 20-second video that shows the project from start to finish: Project Overview The Problem “Gross” – an actual term used by the client to describe how the current roof and building look. A modern look was greatly desired. …
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 …
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 …
Quick Summary: The best solution is to minimize tear-off and install a roof coating system. The worst option is to rip it all off and install a new roof. Why is this an issue? It’s an issue because TPO contractors likely will not offer a coating system. They want the big dollar, and that’s to rip it all off and …
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 …
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 …
Installing a spray foam roof is the easiest and most cost-effective way to raise low spots on a commercial roof. There are two reasons why: If you’ve never seen spray foam installed, please watch the video below: Other commercial roofing systems, such as TPO, EPDM, and BUR, are flat. The slope of those systems is created using different heights of …
Summary: The three mistakes building owners make with their roofs are: As a building owner, you certainly have a lot of things to worry about: And probably a hundred other things. One thing you don’t want to do is make a mistake with your roof. In this article, we’ll explain the summary of the three mistakes above in more detail. …
Short answer: Install a roof coating system. Doing so can get you a brand new, renewable, 10-20-year warranty. So, you manage a commercial roof and notice that your warranty is about to expire. Now, what do you do? You can call the contractor that installed it and see what they say? Hopefully they are still around. And hopefully they offer …
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 …