Quick answer: The best option to fix a commercial roof without replacing it is to install a spray foam roof or a silicone roof coating system. Determining which one depends on current roof conditions and what roofing system is currently installed. So,...
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The average cost to renew a flat roof is $5 - $10 per square foot. The cost varies on many factors, such as: The size of the roof Desired R-value and warranty length The amount of tear-off What roofing system is installed The number of...
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West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. Over the years, we’ve seen two significant things that are wrong with the industry: Building owners opt for a complete tear-off instead of a re-roof when most of the existing...
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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...
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The core values of a commercial roof are: To not leak To not negatively affect the bottom line To be energy-efficient If any of...
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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...
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Summary: To extend the roof life of an existing metal roof, you can install a roof coating system. A roof coating system involves minor repairs, seam reinforcement, and the application of a thick, elastomeric coating that’s engineered specifically for metal...
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Summary: You can make minor repairs (if needed) and install spray polyurethane foam over your existing EPDM roof. Or, if your roof is in good enough condition, you can install a roof coating system over what you already have. Either...
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Summary: If your TPO roof is too reflective, you can add a grey-colored roof coating system over top. Doing so will not only eliminate reflectivity, but it’ll give you a sustainable and seamless roofing membrane that’s made for long-term cost...
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Summary: The process is to determine eligibility and if a roof coating system is the right solution for the building owner’s problem. Silicone roof coating systems can be sprayed or rolled onto an existing roof. Warranties are usually granted for...
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Perhaps you’ve heard of spray polyurethane foam roofing, or a silicone roof coating system, and you wonder “Which one is the best for my leaking roof?” There are many factors to decide, such as: How much...
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Quick answer: You might want to look at seamless roofing systems such as spray polyurethane foam or roof coating systems. These roof systems are fluid-applied and will cover any microscopic water entry points on your roof. So, you have...
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Are you the owner or manager of a commercial building with a metal roof? Perhaps it’s leaking and/or very old and you’re wondering what cost-effective repair or restoration options you have? If that’s true, you’ve come to the right place!...
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A website visitor asked us, “What is the R-value of silicone roof coatings?”. I replied, I think it’s pretty close to zero, but let me reach out to some of the top coating manufacturers and I’ll get back to you. I reached...
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Summary: Do you have a metal roof? Are you thinking of installing a silicone roof coating system, but you’re worried about thermal movement? In this article, we talk about silicone coatings, thermal movements, and if it’s beneficial to install these...
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