There are a few things that point directly to a new roof. Curled shingles, excessive wear and tear around the roof, stains on the interior ceiling, attic leaks, curled roofing materials, and other similar damages are almost always a sign your roof is failing to protect your commercial property. Should you get an entirely new roof or should you get it coated? The following will help you figure that out.
Check Out the
Existing Roof Condition
Sometimes a roof meets all the criteria for getting a new
coating but it simply won’t work because the existing roof is in such poor
condition. A coating won’t permanently adhere to certain types of roofing
materials, especially if they are in poor condition or have been installed
improperly. If the existing roof is in good enough order and you’re certain it
won’t create problems underneath the coating, go ahead and check this box.
Check Out the Texture
Proper application of a roof coating requires a smooth
surface. Too much texture and the coating won’t seal. Without a proper seal,
you’ll end up dealing with leaks and other problems. Speaking with the
professionals about the texture of your roof will give you a better idea of
whether or not yours is smooth enough.
Check Out the
Moisture Level
You want your roof to be completely dry before applying any
type of coating. Though you might think this is referring to the top layer of
the roof, it goes for every layer. Many commercial roofs that have a porous
layer will have built up moisture from any leaks that may have occurred over
the years. Putting a coating over something such as that will trap the moisture
and damage the roof.
As you can see, there are some things you need to be sure
about before coating a commercial roof. If the condition, texture and moisture
level are just right, that’s when it’s time to schedule your roof coating.
Contact Matrix Roofing today
by calling 267-863-4481 or sending
an email to info@matrixroofing.com
to learn more.
