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Commercial Roof Restoration
Restoring a suitable existing roof with corrective repairs and a coating system instead of immediate replacement.
Roof Coatings & Restoration
Commercial Roof Coatings & Roof Restoration in the Texas Panhandle
Not every aging commercial roof automatically needs to be replaced. WW Construction & Roofing evaluates the existing roof first and recommends a coating system only when the existing conditions make it appropriate. Serving the Texas Panhandle & surrounding areas.
Restore or Replace?
Not Every Aging Roof Needs to Be Replaced
When the existing roof and substrate are suitable, a properly prepared and applied roof coating system may be an option for restoring and protecting the existing roof, rather than tearing it off and starting over.
The key word is suitable. WW evaluates the roof first, identifies the problem areas and recommends coating only when the existing conditions make it appropriate. If they don't, we'll tell you and explain the other options, from targeted roof repair to spray foam roofing or replacement.
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Evaluate First
Every coating recommendation starts with an inspection of the existing roof, not a product pitch.
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Coat Only When Appropriate
Coating is recommended when the roof and substrate are suitable candidates after corrective repairs.
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Straight Answers
If repair, spray foam, reroofing or replacement makes more sense, that's what we'll recommend.
Commercial Roof Coating Systems
Coating Work Starts With the Existing Roof
Before any coating is applied, WW evaluates the existing roof condition, the substrate, drainage, seams, flashings, penetrations and existing problem areas. Not every roof can be coated, and a coating is only as good as the roof and preparation underneath it.
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Existing Roof Coating & Recoating
Coating an existing roof, or recoating over a previous coating or an existing spray foam roof after its condition and adhesion are evaluated.
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Metal Roof Coating
Coating systems for commercial metal roofs after fasteners, seams, laps and rust areas are addressed.
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Seam & Fastener Preparation
Treating seams, laps and exposed fasteners so they're sealed and ready for the coating system.
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Flashing & Penetration Preparation
Detailing flashings, curbs, pipes and rooftop penetrations, where many roof leaks begin.
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Repairs Before Coating
Correcting damaged, wet or failed areas before coating, so problems aren't simply covered over.
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Protective Coating Application
Applying the selected coating system according to the requirements of that system.
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Ongoing Inspection & Maintenance
Follow-up inspections and maintenance to keep an eye on the coated roof over time.
Inspection comes first. WW doesn't assume every roof is a coating candidate. We look at the whole roof, document what we find and explain whether coating, repair or another approach fits your building.
Request a Commercial Property Assessment
Preparing an existing roof for coating
Coating an Existing Commercial Roof
Restore a Suitable Roof Instead of Replacing It
Some commercial roofs can be restored rather than immediately replaced, when the existing system is a suitable candidate. Whether a roof qualifies depends on what's going on underneath the surface, so WW evaluates these conditions before recommending anything:
- Existing roof condition
- Moisture or wet insulation
- Substrate condition
- Drainage
- Existing leaks
- Flashings
- Seams
- Penetrations
- Previous coatings
- Required repairs & preparation
We inspect before we recommend. WW inspects the roof before recommending any coating system. A coating applied over wet insulation, a deteriorated substrate or unresolved leaks won't fix those problems.
Commercial Metal Roof Restoration
Metal Roof Coating & Restoration: The Details Matter
Commercial metal roofs move with heat and cold, and the weak points are usually the details: fasteners, seams, laps and transitions. Preparation and corrective repairs are important before any coating is applied, because a coating won't stay sealed over loose fasteners, open laps or active corrosion.
When WW evaluates a metal roof for restoration, we look at:
- Exposed fasteners
- Seams
- Laps
- Flashings
- Penetrations
- Curbs
- Roof edges
- Rust & corrosion areas
- Previous repairs
- Existing coating condition
- Drainage
Seam preparation on a metal roof
When a Roof Should Not Just Be Coated
A Coating Is Not a Substitute for Fixing Serious Problems
A roof coating protects the surface of a roof that's in suitable condition. It does not correct serious underlying problems. When the inspection finds conditions like these, additional repair or a different roofing approach may be needed.
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Saturated or Damaged Materials
Wet insulation or damaged roofing materials that need to be removed and replaced, not covered.
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Significant Substrate Deterioration
A roof deck or substrate that has deteriorated to the point that a coating can't be properly supported.
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Structural Concerns
Sagging, deflection or other structural issues that need to be evaluated and addressed first.
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Extensive Trapped Moisture
Large areas of moisture trapped within the roof system that would remain sealed in under a coating.
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Severe Drainage Problems
Significant ponding or drainage issues that need to be corrected rather than coated over.
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Failed Areas Requiring Removal
Sections of the roof that have failed and require removal or replacement before anything else.
We'll recommend what the roof actually needs.
Depending on what the inspection shows, WW will recommend the approach that fits the building:
RepairRestorationSpray FoamReroofingReplacement
Find Out If Your Roof Is a Coating Candidate
Request a commercial property assessment and WW will evaluate the existing roof before recommending a coating, repair or another roofing solution.
Our Process
Our Commercial Roof Coating Process
Every coating project follows the same process, so you know what we found, why we're recommending it and what happens next.
STEP 01
INSPECT
Evaluate the existing roof and identify problem areas.
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DOCUMENT
Photograph and document roof conditions.
STEP 03
DETERMINE SUITABILITY
Determine whether coating or restoration is appropriate, or whether another roofing solution makes more sense.
STEP 04
PREPARE & REPAIR
Correct appropriate problem areas and prepare the roof for the selected coating system.
STEP 05
APPLY
Apply the coating system according to the requirements of the selected system.
STEP 06
MAINTAIN
Recommend ongoing inspections and maintenance after completion.
Keep the roof on a schedule. After a coating project, a coated roof can be added to WW's Commercial Roof Maintenance program so it's inspected regularly and small issues are caught early.
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Coating application on a commercial roof
Coating Experience
About 25 Years of Commercial Roof Coating Experience
WW Construction & Roofing brings approximately 25 years of experience working with roof coatings to every commercial roof evaluation and coating project.
That experience shows up in the parts of the job that matter most: recognizing when a roof is a good coating candidate and when it isn't, knowing which problem areas need to be corrected first and preparing the roof properly before any coating goes down.
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Years working with roof coatings
Commercial Property Types
Roof Coatings & Restoration for Commercial Properties
WW works with building owners, property managers and facility managers across a wide range of commercial property types.
Warehouses
Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing Facilities
Retail Centers
Office Buildings
Agricultural Buildings
Schools / Institutional Buildings
Medical / Healthcare Facilities
Multifamily Properties
Other Commercial Properties
FAQ
Commercial Roof Coating Questions
Is my commercial roof a good candidate for a coating?
A roof is usually a better coating candidate when the existing system and substrate are still sound, the problem areas can be corrected and there isn't extensive trapped moisture. Saturated or damaged materials, significant substrate deterioration, structural concerns, severe drainage problems or failed areas that need removal can rule a coating out. WW inspects the roof before recommending one.
What types of commercial roofs can be coated?
Depending on condition, coating systems may be an option for many low-slope commercial roofs, commercial metal roofs and existing spray foam roofs, as well as some single-ply, modified bitumen and built-up roofs. The coating system has to be compatible with the existing roof surface, and the roof has to be properly prepared first.
Will a roof coating stop my roof leaks?
Not on its own. A coating protects the surface of a roof that's in suitable condition, but it is not a substitute for fixing the source of a leak. Failed flashings, open seams, loose fasteners and damaged areas should be repaired before coating so the problems aren't simply covered over.
How long does a commercial roof coating last?
It depends on the coating system, how thick it's applied, the condition of the roof underneath and how well the roof is maintained. Many coated roofs can be inspected and recoated later rather than replaced. WW explains what to expect from the specific system recommended for your roof.
Can you coat a commercial metal roof?
Yes, when the metal roof is a suitable candidate. Fasteners, seams, laps, transitions and rust or corrosion areas need to be addressed first, because a coating won't stay sealed over loose fasteners, open laps or active corrosion.
Contact
Request a Commercial Property Assessment
Tell us about your building, your roof and what you're seeing. We'll follow up to schedule an assessment and let you know whether a coating system is a good fit.
Request received
Thank you. We'll be in touch.
Your assessment request has been sent to WW Construction & Roofing. For anything urgent, call (806) 273-8555.
Residential roofing is also available. While our focus is commercial roofing and building services, WW Construction & Roofing also provides residential roofing. Call to discuss your home.
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