A spray foam roofing robot installing foam on a 384,000 sq. ft. facility in Ohio

MTD Facility – Robotic Spray Foam Roof Restoration (384,000 sq ft)

Greg PalyaProject Profiles

Introduction MTD entrusted West Roofing Systems to restore its 384,000 sq ft metal roof. What made this job unique: instead of a standard manual application, three spray-foam robots worked together to apply 2.5″ of closed-cell SPF in a single pass. The project was completed in 52 days by a 14-person crew, delivering a high-performance, energy-efficient roof backed by a 20-year …

Completed spray foam roof at Peppertree II Condos

Peppertree II Condos – Spray Foam Roof Restoration in Boca Raton, FL

Greg PalyaProject Profiles

Introduction At Peppertree II Condos in Boca Raton, Florida, twenty aging roofs (25 years old) were experiencing chronic leaks and dangerous ponding due to zero slope. Rather than choosing a costly tapered insulation system, West Roofing Systems installed a spray polyurethane foam (SPF) system to solve the issues — dramatically increasing slope, improving drainage, and saving money. The project was …

Spray polyurethane foam being applied over shingles at Spencer Forge & Manufacturing facility

Spencer Forge & Manufacturing – Spray Foam over Metal & Shingle Roof

Greg PalyaProject Profiles

Introduction The historic 125-year-old Spencer Forge & Manufacturing facility in Spencer, Ohio required a full roof restoration across three separate roof sections totaling 26,500 sq ft. Rather than tearing off and replacing the entire roof, the team at West Roofing Systems applied a high-performance spray polyurethane foam (SPF) system over existing metal and shingle substrates. The result: a durable, insulated, leak-free roof …

Spray foam application at Sharpsville Container facility

Sharpsville Container – Spray Foam Roof Restoration & Coatings

Greg PalyaProject Profiles

Introduction Sharpsville Container, a commercial/industrial facility, required a durable, high-performance roof restoration after its existing roof showed signs of aging and wear. West Roofing Systems implemented a spray foam roof restoration system — reinforcing the substrate, sealing penetrations, and applying protective coatings — to deliver a watertight, long-lasting roof. Cost was the #1 issue. To remove and replace these roof …

An older spray foam roofing system

What’s the Best Thing to Do With an Old Spray Foam Roof?

Greg PalyaSpray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Quick Summary: If you have an older spray foam roof, it’s possible it can be recoated with an elastomeric coating. Automatically assuming you need a complete tear-off can be a costly, unnecessary mistake. Real-world scenario: West Roofing Systems traveled to Chicago to look at a roofing project. It was an old TPO roof that was leaking, and they were looking …

a spray foam roofing system installed on a large warehouse roof

What’s the Best Roofing System for a Large Warehouse?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

When choosing the best roofing system for a large warehouse, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is the best choice. The system offers several advantages over traditional roofing systems that make it suited for the demands of large-scale industrial spaces. Here are 5 reasons why spray foam is the best option: 1. Superior Insulation and Thickness Spray polyurethane foam roofs are known …

spray foam being installed on a commercial roof

8 Ways Spray Foam Roofing Saves Money

Greg PalyaCost/Pricing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

A new or restored commercial roof isn’t a small purchase. The installation can be costly. Then after the installation, there are other costs that your roof plays a part in, such as: And several other factors. In this article, you’ll learn the 8 ways spray foam roofing saves you money. Here’s what’s covered: We’ll get into more detail on each …

spray foam over an existing gravel roof

Ballpark Cost to Restore a Commercial Gravel Built-up Roof

Greg PalyaCost/Pricing, Gravel Built-Up

Summary: The ballpark cost to restore a commercial gravel built-up roof is $6.50 – $10 per square foot. Many factors affect cost, such as how much gravel needs removed, how much wet insulation is present, and what warranty length the building owner desires. So, you have a commercial building with a gravel-built-up roof. It’s leaking, super old, or on the …

Best Roof To Install With High Foot Traffic

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

Quick answer: A spray foam roof is the best roofing system to install with high foot traffic. The reason is that it’s 20x thicker than single-ply and has closed-cell properties. So you have a roof with lots of foot traffic. Perhaps, you’re a university where students go from one building to another along the roof? Or, you run a facility …