The process begins with a thorough inspection to determine if the existing roof is a suitable candidate for a coating system.

✓ Identify Problem Areas: The contractor will meticulously check for any areas of damage, saturated insulation, rust, or existing leaks. An infrared survey may be used to detect hidden moisture pockets beneath the surface.

✓ Assess Substrate: The type of existing roof membrane (e.g., TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, metal, or built-up roof) is identified to ensure the correct coating and primer are used for optimal adhesion.

✓ Verify Eligibility: A plan is developed based on the roof's condition. The roof is only a good candidate for restoration if it is structurally sound and the damage is not too extensive.

Proper surface preparation is the most critical step for ensuring the coating system's long-term performance and warranty validity.

✓ Clean the Roof: The entire roof surface is professionally power-washed and cleared of all dirt, grime, debris, and contaminants. A specialized cleaning solution is often used to remove stubborn residues and oxidation.

✓ Ensure a Dry Surface: The roof must be completely dry before any coatings are applied. Any trapped moisture can lead to adhesion failure and premature system breakdown.

✓ Repair Damage: All existing cracks, splits, punctures, and holes are sealed and repaired with specialized repair materials to create a solid, stable surface for the coating.

This step strengthens the most vulnerable areas of the roof to create a truly seamless and watertight system.

✓ Reinforce Seams: All existing seams where the original roof sheets were joined are reinforced. This is typically done by embedding a specialized fabric or reinforcing tape into a base coat, which then receives a layer of the fluid-applied membrane.

✓ Detailing Penetrations: All areas around roof penetrations, such as pipes, vents, and HVAC units, are meticulously sealed and reinforced with the same process to create a continuous, watertight seal.

✓ Secure Edges: The perimeter of the roof and all flashing are secured and coated to prevent water from entering at the edges.

Depending on the type of existing roof membrane and the selected coating system, a primer may be necessary.

✓ Apply Primer: A specialized primer is applied to the entire roof surface. This layer is crucial for promoting strong adhesion between the existing membrane and the new coating system, ensuring a long-lasting bond.

This is the final phase where the new protective membrane is applied to the entire roof.

✓ Mix the Coating: The coating material is thoroughly mixed according to the manufacturer's specifications. It is often a single-component system, but some are two-component systems that require mixing.

✓ Apply the Membrane: The fluid-applied membrane is sprayed, rolled, or brushed onto the entire roof surface. It is applied in a uniform thickness to create a smooth, monolithic membrane that seals every imperfection, seam, and crack.

✓ Apply Multiple Coats: Depending on the system and desired warranty length, a base coat is often followed by a final topcoat. The topcoat is typically a highly reflective, durable finish that protects the membrane from UV rays and weathering while improving the building's energy efficiency.

Once the application is complete, a final quality check is performed before the roof is ready to perform.

✓ Final Walkthrough: The contractor performs a comprehensive inspection to ensure the new membrane is evenly applied, properly adhered, and free of any defects.

✓ Allow for Curing: The coating is left to cure for a specified time as per the manufacturer's guidelines. This allows the membrane to fully harden and create the strong, waterproof, and seamless barrier that will protect the building for years to come.

✓ Cost-Effective Restoration: Avoid the high cost and disruption of a full tear-off and replacement.

✓ Enhanced Energy Efficiency: Reflective properties reduce heat absorption, significantly lowering cooling costs.

✓ Seamless, Watertight Protection: A monolithic membrane eliminates seams, common points of leakage.

✓ Extended Roof Lifespan: Dramatically prolongs the life of your existing commercial roof.

✓ Minimized Business Disruption: Quicker application means less impact on your daily operations.

✓ Non-Prorated Warranties: Typically ranging from 10 to 18 years, these warranties cover 100% of material and labor costs for the entire period, offering full value protection.

✓ Renewable & Transferable Warranties: Many systems allow warranties to be renewed with a maintenance coat or transferred to new building owners, adding long-term value.