Roof Coating Questions in Owensboro

A roof coating contractor restores an existing commercial roof by cleaning it, repairing seams and flashing, and then spraying or rolling a continuous liquid coating over the whole surface. The coating cures into a waterproof membrane. In Owensboro we coat metal, single-ply, modified bitumen and foam roofs on warehouses, plants, shops, retail buildings and farm buildings.

No, it is an alternative when the existing roof is still solid. Coating works when the deck is solid and most of the insulation is dry. It is not a fix for a roof with widespread wet insulation, a rotting or rusted-through deck, or major structural problems. Those roofs need repair or replacement first.

A good candidate has a solid deck, mostly dry insulation, and a surface that can be cleaned so the coating will stick. We check for wet areas with moisture readings or core samples, test adhesion on the surface, and look at drainage. Wet sections are cut out and replaced before any coating goes down.

Yes. Coating is applied from the roof surface without tearing off the old roof, so most buildings stay open. We plan spray work around wind, parked cars and air intakes, and we turn off or cover rooftop intakes while spraying near them.

Silicone handles standing water well and resists breakdown from sunlight, so it suits flat roofs with low spots. Acrylic is water-based, easy to recoat, and works best on roofs that drain well, such as sloped metal. Acrylic needs dry, warm weather to cure, while silicone is more forgiving of moisture during application.

Silicone is the common choice for flat roofs that hold some water after rain, because it stands up to ponding better than acrylic. It does not fix the cause of the ponding, though. Where water sits for days, we look at drains and low spots before coating.

Yes, if the panels are still structurally sound. Surface rust is wire-brushed or cleaned, treated with a rust-inhibiting primer, and seams and fasteners are sealed before the coating goes on. Panels rusted through are replaced first, because coating cannot rebuild missing metal.

Loose or backed-out fasteners are tightened or replaced, and each fastener head gets a sealant cap or mastic. Seams and laps are covered with reinforcing fabric bedded in coating or with seam tape. These details are where metal roofs usually leak, so they get the most time.

Yes, an aged TPO roof can be coated if the membrane is still attached and the insulation is dry. TPO needs thorough cleaning and a primer made for single-ply so the coating bonds. Open seams are repaired before coating.

Yes. EPDM is cleaned to remove chalking and residue, primed with an EPDM-compatible primer, and seams are reinforced before a silicone or acrylic coating goes on. A white coating over black EPDM also cuts the heat the roof absorbs in summer.

Yes. Granulated modified bitumen and gravel-free built-up roofs can be coated after cleaning, repairing blisters and cracks, and priming where needed to stop the asphalt bleeding through. Gravel built-up roofs need the loose gravel removed first.

Spray foam roofing is polyurethane foam sprayed onto the roof as a liquid that expands into a solid, continuous layer. It insulates the building, can be built up to improve drainage, and is then protected with a coating that blocks sunlight. The coating is renewed over time to keep the foam protected.

Restoration is the full process of bringing an aging roof back into service without tearing it off: inspection, cleaning, repairing wet areas, sealing seams and flashing, and a full coating system. It is the right path when the roof is worn on the surface but still sound underneath.

Late spring through early fall is the main coating season, when temperatures are mild and roofs dry out quickly. Acrylic needs warmer, dry days with no rain expected while it cures. Silicone has a wider window. We schedule around the forecast rather than a fixed date.

The usual order is: inspect your roof, clean it (often by power washing), cut out and replace any wet areas, repair seams, flashing and fasteners, prime where the surface needs it, apply the coating at the specified thickness, and check the finished thickness. We walk you through what we found before the coating goes down.

It depends on the coating type, the thickness applied, how well the surface was prepared, and how much water and foot traffic the roof sees. Thicker applications and good prep last longer. Most coating systems can be cleaned and recoated later instead of being torn off.

A white coating reflects much of the sunlight that a dark or weathered roof absorbs, so the roof surface runs cooler in summer. How much that changes your cooling bill depends on the building's insulation, ceiling height and what is inside, so we don't promise a savings figure.

Keep drains clear, check the roof in spring and fall and after storms, and keep foot traffic to marked paths. Small cuts or worn spots can be cleaned and touched up with the same coating. Catching damage early keeps a coated roof in good shape until its recoat.