At My Color Magic, we firmly believe your roof should not tank your maintenance budget. You should never have to pay to replace a roof that you can easily convert to a sustainable watertight, energy-saving, cool roof, for example. That's precisely why we're here to discuss the ins and outs of commercial roof coating vs roof replacement—and why roof coating is a far better option than a total roof replacement.
Roof replacement is the process of replacing an old roof with a new one. This process can be expensive and time-consuming but can be worth it in the end if you want to keep your building in good condition, and it needs extensive repairs.
At My Color Magic Painting we are a licensed, fully insured, OSHA-trained, and certified contractor that understands our clients’ needs and takes them into account to produce a high-quality result that our clients can be proud of. If you’re in need of more info on roof replacement versus commercial roof coating, read on for a comprehensive download.
Overall, commercial roof replacement is more expensive than commercial roof coating because it involves replacing the entire roof, while a roof coating can be applied to just the surface of an existing roof.
A typical commercial roof coating will vary in cost depending on the size of the building and the type of coating that is used. It also takes less time to apply than a new coat of paint or other exterior surface treatment.
A roof coating system that is designed for commercial use will have a longer lifespan and be more durable than one that is made for residential or industrial use. A commercial roof coating will need to be able to withstand high levels of traffic and temperature changes and maintain its strength throughout the toughest of conditions.
Re-Ply Roof Restoration can offer cost savings of up to 50% when compared with a total roof replacement. At My Color Magic, our multi-layer roof restoration system can be installed over and bonded directly to your existing roof material—be it modbit, asphalt, TPO, EPDM, vinyl, or metal. With our Re-Ply Roof Restoration services, we eliminate a number of costly fees associated with a total roof replacement—and leave you with a clean, effective, and eco-friendly roof.
A Re-Ply roof restoration job will leave your roof stronger and ready for anything—this is because we bond up to six layers of specialty coatings to your roof. We can all but guarantee that our roof coating services will leave your roof in better shape than a total roof replacement.
Additionally, due to the high reflectivity index of our acrylic topcoats, the Re-Ply System creates a “cool roof.” Essentially, intense solar energy is reflected back into the atmosphere, helping to keep the roof surface at a reasonable temperature while keeping inside building temperatures cooler.
A Re-Ply Roof retains its toughness, elastomeric flexibility, and waterproof superiority in extremes of heat or cold, wet or dry conditions. The specialty Re-Ply formulations are virtually imperious to acid rain, ocean salt spray, and other airborne contaminants. It also effectively maintains its toughness, elastomeric flexibility, and waterproof superiority in extremes of hot and cold, wet and dry conditions.
Moreover, once all the old joints, fasteners, and leaks on your roof are made watertight, multiple layers of seamless elastomeric coatings are applied and bonded to one another. The result is a single uniform top membrane with no joints, edges, overlaps, or butting where leaks could occur—leaving you with one tough commercial roof!
seamless roofs minimize the effects of the coefficient of expansion and contraction that all roofs cycle through. Many roofs are susceptible to shifting, loosening and cracking. A RE-PLY roof with it’s specialty coating compounds greatly reduces the incidence of such an occurrence.
Because a roof restoration falls under the umbrella of a roof repair you can treat it as a tax deduction vs the installation of a new roof which calls for depreciating the value of the installation over several years. This means that a Re-Ply Roof Restoration can actually save you money when it comes time to file taxes.
Most commercial roofs are flat roofs—and flat roofs notoriously love to leak due to inadequate drainage. This issue only becomes more prevalent as your roof gets older. Additionally, it’s common for heat, wind, or storms to cause potentially irreversible damage to the original seams and screws of your flat roof over time, widening the path to further deterioration and leakage.
You may be tempted to simply say enough is enough, rip off the old roof, and wave goodbye to a large chunk of money. But wait! There is a better way, and it doesn’t include costly tear-off, lengthy installation, and business interruption. The solution is simple. Extend the life of your flat roof with a durable, seamless, waterproof, liquid-applied membrane.
At My Color Magic Painting, we offer three distinct and highly effective kinds of roof coating. First, we offer asphalt roof coating which you can see pictured below:
Asphalt roof coating is strong and a popular choice for commercial roofs across the US. The second is single-ply roof coating which you can also see pictured below:
Single-ply roof coating is highly reliable and our team at My Color Magic Painting can confidently apply this to your commercial roof with ease. With single-ply roof coating, your roof will stay leak-free and protected year-round.
Finally, we offer metal roof coatings which can be seen here:
Metallic roof coatings are perhaps some of the toughest on the market. A popular choice for industrial commercial spaces, metallic roof coatings can withstand any number of weather conditions and keep whats beneath safe and protected.
Roof coatings are not just a surface treatment. They are a structural component of a building, protecting the roof deck from moisture and other damaging elements.
A roof coating is designed to protect the roof deck from moisture and other damaging elements such as UV rays, acid rain, and mold. A commercial roof coating can also be used to prevent leaks and seal out air pollutants like radon gas. Overall, commercial roof coatings are vital to the long term functionality of your commercial roof.
The team at My Color Magic can take your decades-old, inefficient, leaky roof, and create a watertight protectional barrier, restoring your roof to optimal functionality—without tearing it out and starting from scratch. We're here to help you!
It can be confusing trying to figure out what your exact needs are in terms of commercial roof coating versus commercial roof replacement. That’s precisely why our team at My Color Magic Painting will offer you a custom quote and help you decipher what your exact needs are. Reach out today for a comprehensive custom quote!