If your roof is damaged and needs attention, restoration may be worth considering before moving directly to full replacement. When the existing roof is structurally sound and otherwise suitable for restoration, a coating system may provide a cost-effective way to extend its useful life.
Here are some of the potential benefits of roof restoration:
Less material sent to landfills: Restoration can also reduce the amount of old roofing material that must be removed and disposed of. This may help reduce waste while also limiting some of the labor and disposal costs associated with a complete tear-off.
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- Roof maintenance & repair
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- Energy efficient roof systems
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- Roof life-extending solutions
Maintenance and recoating options: Roof coatings still require inspection and maintenance over time. However, when a coating system remains in suitable condition, maintenance and recoating may help extend its service life without requiring a complete roof replacement.
Potential savings on future repairs: A properly selected and maintained restoration system may help reduce the need for more extensive corrective work, depending on the condition of the existing roof and how the restored system performs over time.
Reduced tear-off and waste: By restoring a suitable existing roof rather than removing it entirely, building owners may reduce the amount of roofing material sent to landfills. Reflective coatings may also reduce the amount of solar heat absorbed by the roof, depending on the system used.
Extended useful roof life: When the existing roof is a suitable candidate, restoration can add a protective layer and may extend the useful life of the roof. The actual service life will depend on the roof condition, coating type, installation, climate, drainage, maintenance, and manufacturer requirements.
Repairable and renewable systems: Many coating systems can be repaired or recoated when appropriate. This can provide building owners with another maintenance option while helping reduce disruption compared with a full tear-off and replacement.
Roof restoration can offer meaningful advantages, but it is not the right solution for every roof. Before a coating system is applied, the roof should be evaluated for wet insulation, structural deterioration, drainage problems, failed seams or penetrations, and other conditions that may need to be corrected first.
A commercial roofing contractor can inspect the roof and discuss whether repair, restoration, coating, or full replacement is appropriate for the conditions present.
