Roofs naturally deteriorate over time due to debris, weather exposure, poor installation, or simple aging. If you’re facing issues with your Huntsville leaky roof, a complete tear-off and replacement isn’t your only option. Commercial roof restoration could be the solution you need.
A typical restoration involves applying a specialized coating across your entire roofing system—including the top layer, underlayer, flashings, protrusions like HVAC vents, and even parapet walls. This fluid coating penetrates small crevices, holes, and damaged areas. Once dried, it creates a continuous, unbroken waterproof membrane that protects your entire roof.
Key Benefits of Roof Restoration
A commercial roof restoration provides numerous advantages for building owners:
- Seamless Protection: The absence of seams virtually eliminates the risk of leaks developing.
- Weather Resistant: Modern restoration materials withstand UV damage and harsh environmental conditions.
- Extended Lifespan: When properly applied and maintained, a restoration can add 10+ years to your roof’s life.
- Renewable Solution: Restoration materials can be reapplied as needed (depending on the underlying structure), renewing both your roof and warranty.
- Cost-Effective: Significantly less expensive than traditional tear-off and replacement methods.
- Energy Efficient: Restoration options can reflect up to 85% of solar heat away from your building, reducing cooling costs and HVAC strain.
- Environmentally Friendly: Reduces landfill waste, lowers electricity consumption, and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.
- Minimal Disruption: No downtime required for your business operations.
- Versatile Application: While common for flat or low-slope roofs, nearly every substrate is suitable for one or more restoration options.
Not all roofs qualify for commercial restoration. To determine if yours does, schedule a consultation with the roofing experts at Glick Roofing Systems in Huntsville, AL.
Restoration Solutions
Different roof restoration options are available, but at Glick Roofing Systems, we believe fluid-applied solutions deliver the best results. We offer both coating and spray foam restoration options.
Professional Coatings
The term “coatings” encompasses several options, primarily urethane and acrylic formulations:
- Urethane Coatings: Exceptionally hard and durable
- Acrylic Coatings: Superior UV resistance and better protection against chemical/environmental contaminants
These solutions are sometimes used in combination, with a base coat of urethane topped with an acrylic coating for optimal protection.
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
SPF begins as two separate liquids that, when sprayed, create an exothermic (heat-releasing) chemical reaction. The foam expands up to 30 times its initial volume, penetrating cracks, crevices, and imperfections to create a seamless seal. Beyond waterproofing, spray foam provides excellent insulation, reducing thermal fluctuations and keeping buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
To learn more about commercial roof restorations, their benefits in the Huntsville region, and to determine if your roof is a good candidate, contact our helpful staff today at 800-821-0205 and ask to speak with one of our roofing experts. At Glick Roofing Systems, we’re ready to help you protect your investment!