Find out whether your flat roof can be restored.
Restoration options for EPDM, TPO, PVC, and other commercial roofing systems
An aging flat roof can leave you weighing recurring repair bills against the cost of replacement.
Fluid-applied restoration may offer another path. When the existing roof is suitable, a properly specified system can renew its weather protection while retaining sound roofing materials.
Riley Roof & Exteriors evaluates the complete roof assembly, the details around it, and the condition beneath the surface before recommending a restoration scope.
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Different roofs need different preparation
The right restoration system depends on what is already on your building.
EPDM rubber roofs
An EPDM restoration starts with evaluating the membrane, seams, attachment, flashings, and underlying insulation.
Loose or damaged areas need repair. Seams may require compatible tape or other approved treatment. Wall transitions, curbs, and penetrations are detailed before the specified coating system is applied.
Cleaning and adhesion testing help determine the preparation needed for the existing rubber surface.
TPO roofs
A TPO roof may be a restoration candidate when its membrane and underlying assembly remain suitable.
We evaluate existing welds, repairs, punctures, attachment, and flashing conditions. Surface preparation and adhesion testing are particularly important when selecting a coating system for an aged membrane.
PVC roofs
PVC restoration requires a coating system approved for the existing surface.
We assess the condition of the membrane and seams, review existing repairs and contamination, and determine the necessary cleaning, repair, and preparation steps before installation.
Modified bitumen and built-up roofs
Some asphalt-based roofs can be restored after appropriate preparation and repairs.
Surface condition, blisters, splits, moisture, and existing coatings influence the recommendation. Depending on the system, a primer or bleed-blocking treatment may be required.
Gravel-surfaced roofs require additional evaluation and preparation. Loose aggregate is not a ready-to-coat surface.
Spray polyurethane foam and concrete roofs
Suitable foam and concrete roof assemblies may also be candidates for restoration.
These surfaces require their own inspection and repair approach, including assessment of damaged foam, moisture, cracks, existing coatings, and adhesion.
Previously coated roofs
An existing coating does not automatically rule out restoration.
We need to identify its condition, adhesion, and compatibility with the proposed system. Loose or failing material must be addressed before another coating is considered.
The roof includes every transition
The open roof surface is only one part of the project.
Waterproofing must also account for parapet walls, curbs, pipe penetrations, drains, scuppers, edge metal, and changes in roof elevation. Our scope identifies how those details will connect with the restored roof surface.
A building with several roof types may need different preparation and coating specifications for each section.
Deal with moisture before covering it
Wet insulation and deteriorated roofing materials need to be identified and addressed.
Depending on the roof and the findings, additional investigation may be necessary to establish how much of the assembly is suitable to retain. Widespread moisture or poor attachment can change the recommendation from restoration to more extensive work.
That evaluation protects the value of the investment you make above it.
Choose the system for the conditions
Our restoration options include FAR fiber-reinforced systems and Enduris silicone coatings.
We consider the existing substrate, drainage, exposure, required repairs, manufacturer requirements, and available warranty options when developing the specification.
Coating selection also needs to account for standing water. A coating does not correct inadequate slope or a blocked drain, and drainage concerns remain part of the roof evaluation.
A roof you can plan around
Your proposal explains the preparation, repairs, products, application requirements, and available coverage.
After installation, regular inspections, clear drains, and timely repairs remain important. Where the roof and coating remain suitable, a future recoat may become part of the building’s maintenance plan.
Not sure what kind of roof you have?
You do not need to identify the membrane before contacting us.
Send the property address, any roof information you have, and a description of the leaks or concerns. We’ll start there.