Repair first
Open seams, damaged flashing and deteriorated areas need the appropriate work before coating. A coating is not a substitute for rebuilding a failed connection.
A coating can renew a suitable roof surface after repairs and preparation. It needs a sound, compatible roof beneath it to do useful work.

The starting question is whether the existing roof can support restoration. The covering needs suitable adhesion and condition, and wet insulation or deteriorated substrate needs to be resolved before a new surface hides it.
We look at the system, moisture concerns, drainage and details that need repair. A free roof walk helps frame that discussion; the coating choice follows the actual roof and the selected product’s requirements.

Preparation is part of a coating project, not a separate cosmetic task.
Open seams, damaged flashing and deteriorated areas need the appropriate work before coating. A coating is not a substitute for rebuilding a failed connection.
Cleaning, compatible primer where specified and adhesion evaluation help establish a bond to the existing roof. Product requirements and site conditions govern the method.
Specified application rates, reinforcing details and installation conditions affect the finished system. The actual product determines those requirements.
Some roofs need removal work rather than another surface layer.
Coating does not dry trapped insulation. Wet areas need assessment and appropriate removal or repair.
Damaged decking or unstable layers cannot support a dependable restoration system until the underlying problem is resolved.
A roof with extensive failure can benefit from a new assembly with its drainage and attachment addressed. Compare commercial replacement.
No. The existing defects must be identified and repaired, and the roof has to be suitable for the selected system. Moisture beneath the surface or drainage defects need their own remedies.
A coating does not change the roof’s slope or rebuild a low area. Drainage needs assessment and correction appropriate to the building and roof assembly.
No universal term applies. The actual issuer, system, preparation, coverage and exclusions determine any available warranty.
Considering restoration? Tell us the building location and current roof concern. Start with a free roof walk to discuss suitability.
