Roof Preservation
Fluid Applied Roofing (FAR) Roof Preservation
Fluid Applied Roofing (FAR) makes liquid-applied coating systems for commercial roofs. We install these systems to preserve metal and flat roofs that are still sound, so building owners can add years of service without a full tear-off. We work across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and travel to Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, Lexington and Louisville for the right project.
Request a Free Roof Estimate(513) 635-4918 · open 24/7Preserve, don't replace
The old roof stays in place. Less tear-off, less landfill waste and less disruption inside.
Seamless and reflective
The system cures into one waterproof layer with no new seams. The white ProCoat Finish or ProSil Alkoxy topcoat reflects sun and helps keep the building cooler.
Up to 20-year warranties
Coating warranties up to 20 years, subject to eligibility and issued terms.
What the system is
A seamless layer over the roof you have
We spray FiberSeal Base, FAR's blue fiber-reinforced base, over the existing roof, then finish it with a white topcoat. On most roofs that topcoat is ProCoat Finish, a polyurethane-acrylic. Where water may pond, we use ProSil Alkoxy, a silicone. The two look the same on the roof, but they are different products.
The system cures into one seamless waterproof layer with no new seams to fail, and the white finish reflects sun and helps keep the building cooler.
Because the old roof stays in place, there is less tear-off, less landfill waste and less disruption to the people working inside.
Before: aged single-plyAfter: coating illustrationDrag the bar to compare. The after view is an illustration, not a finished customer job.
Where coating makes sense, and where it doesn't
Coating only works on a sound roof
Coating works on a roof that is dry and structurally sound. If an infrared scan or core cuts show wet insulation, we replace those areas first.
If too much of the roof is wet or the deck is failing, we will tell you a coating is the wrong call and price a replacement instead.
Details matter
Flashings, seams and penetrations come first
Most leaks start at the edges, curbs and penetrations, not in the middle of the roof. Before any coating goes down, we reinforce seams, flashings and penetrations so the whole roof is ready to be preserved.
Metal Roof Coating
Seal the seams, then coat the whole roof
Drag the bar to see the system go on. These views are illustrations, not a finished customer job.
The process
How it goes on
Inspect and scan
We walk the roof and use core cuts or an infrared scan to find wet areas.
Clean and prime
We clean the roof, remove loose material and apply Rinseable Primer so the system bonds.
Repair
We replace wet sections and repair damaged areas. On metal roofs we treat rust and use Rust Primer where it is needed.
FiberSeal Base
We spray FiberSeal Base on seams, fasteners, flashings and penetrations. On single-ply roofs a second coat of FiberSeal Base covers the whole roof. On metal roofs ProCoat Base, also blue, covers the whole roof.
Topcoat
We spray the white topcoat over the whole roof at the thickness FAR specifies. ProCoat Finish, a polyurethane-acrylic, is our standard. Where water may pond, we use ProSil Alkoxy silicone instead.
Check and walk
We check thickness with mil gauges as we go, then walk the finished roof with you.
On the roof
See it go down
This is our crew spraying FiberSeal Base, FAR's blue fiber-reinforced base, with an airless rig. Seams go first.
Cutaway diagrams
Inside a coated roof
Two common cases: a coating over a metal roof and a coating over an existing single-ply roof. The topcoat is ProCoat Finish, or ProSil Alkoxy silicone where water may pond. The roof you have stays in place and the coating system goes on top.
- Existing metal panels, cleaned with Rinseable Primer (Rust Primer where needed)
- FiberSeal Base on seams and fasteners
- ProCoat Base over the whole roof
- ProCoat Finish or ProSil Alkoxy topcoat (white)
- Existing deck and insulation
- Existing TPO, PVC or EPDM membrane, cleaned with Rinseable Primer
- FiberSeal Base on seams and flashings
- FiberSeal Base over the whole roof
- ProCoat Finish or ProSil Alkoxy topcoat (white)
Roofs we can coat
- Standing seam metal
- PBR metal panel
- TPO
- PVC
- EPDM
- Modified bitumen
- Built-up roof (BUR)
- Concrete roof deck
- Sprayed polyurethane foam
Warranty
Coating warranties are available up to 20 years, subject to eligibility and issued terms. We go over what your roof qualifies for before you sign anything.
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Straight answers
Is my roof a good candidate for a coating?
If it is dry and structurally sound, probably. We confirm it with core cuts or an infrared scan before we price anything.
What if part of the roof is wet?
We cut out and replace the wet sections first. If too much of the roof is wet, we will tell you to replace it instead.
Can you coat a metal roof with rust?
Surface rust, yes. We treat it and seal the seams and fasteners first. Panels rusted through get replaced.
What warranty comes with it?
Coating warranties are available up to 20 years, subject to eligibility and issued terms. We go over what your roof qualifies for before you sign.
Does the building have to close?
Usually not. There is no tear-off, so the work is quieter and the building stays dry the whole time.
Talk to Justin about your roof
We will inspect the roof, show you what we found and give you a straight answer on what it needs.
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