A cool-roof coating restoration on an aging flat roof, instead of full replacement
Project at a Glance
- Location: Los Angeles
- System: cool-roof rated elastomeric coating over restored substrate
- Scope: coating restoration over sound existing membrane
- Property: residential or small commercial flat roof
- Conditions: sound underlying membrane, aging cosmetic and reflectance
- Timeline: approximately 2 to 4 working days
Why this project was a fit for the property
Not every aging flat roof needs full replacement. When the underlying membrane is sound, has no widespread moisture damage, and the structure is in good condition, a cool-roof coating restoration delivers most of the performance benefits of replacement at a fraction of the cost and disruption. We inspected the existing roof condition carefully before recommending coating versus replacement — coating over a failing membrane just defers the real problem and complicates the next project. For this LA property, the inspection confirmed the membrane was sound and coating restoration was the right answer.
What we did
Thorough inspection of the existing membrane (no widespread moisture, intact seams, good drainage). Pressure-washing and surface preparation. Repair of isolated detail issues at flashing and roof penetrations. Multi-coat elastomeric cool-roof coating system applied per manufacturer specification, with cure time accounted for in the schedule.
What the owner ended up with
A roof with restored cool-roof performance, manufacturer warranty appropriate to coating systems (typically 10 to 15 years on material), and our labor warranty in writing. Substantially lower total cost than full replacement, with the underlying membrane life extended in the process.
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