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Commercial roof restoration, without the tear off

If your roof is tired but structurally sound, a restoration system can add years of service life for a fraction of replacement cost, with no disruption to what happens inside the building.

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What restoration actually means

Restoration is not a patch and it is not a coat of paint. It is a full system installed over your existing roof: cleaning and preparation, repair of every failed detail, reinforcement at seams and penetrations, then a fluid applied membrane across the whole surface. What you end up with is effectively a new roof surface bonded to the old one, with a manufacturer warranty behind it.

  • No tear off, so no exposed deck and no weather risk mid-project
  • No disruption inside, your operation keeps running while we work
  • Nothing goes to landfill, the old roof stays where it is
  • Typically a fraction of replacement cost
  • Reflective surface that can reduce heat load on the building
  • Renewable, most systems can be recoated at the end of the warranty term

Is your roof a candidate

Restoration works when the deck and insulation underneath are dry and sound. If the roof is holding water, if the insulation has gone saturated, or if the membrane has failed across large areas, restoration is the wrong answer and we will tell you so. The only way to know is to get on the roof and check, which is exactly what the roof report is for.

Why we use Conklin

We are a Conklin Preferred Contractor and we have taken their Advanced Roofing Systems training. That matters for two reasons. The systems have a long track record on commercial roofs in this climate, and the warranty only stands if the installer is certified, which many contractors quietly are not.

What it costs against replacement

Restoration typically comes in well below a full tear off and replacement on the same building, and the gap widens on larger roofs where disposal and downtime costs stack up. We give you both numbers side by side in the roof report so you can see the comparison rather than take our word for it.

The honest comparison

Restoration or replacement

Most contractors quote a full replacement because it is the bigger job. It is not always the right one. Here is the honest comparison on a typical commercial building.

FactorReplacementRestoration
Upfront cost$260,000 to $500,000$80,000 to $160,000
Time on site2 to 4 weeks3 to 5 days
Disruption to youSignificantMinimal
Energy efficiencyModerate gain30 to 50% improvement
Waste to landfillThe whole old roofAlmost none

Figures are typical ranges for a full commercial roof. Your building gets real numbers in the roof report.

When restoration is the right call

  • The structural deck is sound
  • Less than a quarter of the roof needs repair
  • No major structural problems
  • You will be in the building another 10 years or more

When you genuinely need a replacement

  • Deck damage across more than a quarter of the roof
  • Structural work is needed underneath
  • The existing system cannot carry a restoration

We will tell you which one you are looking at, with photographs behind the answer. Most of the roofs we get called out to do not need replacing.

Questions

Roof restoration questions

How long does a restored roof last?
It depends on the system and the condition of the roof underneath, but a properly installed restoration system carries a manufacturer warranty and can typically be recoated at the end of that term to extend it again. We give you the specific warranty term for your roof in writing before any work starts.
Can any roof be restored?
No, and that is the honest answer. The deck and insulation have to be dry and sound. If the roof is holding water or the insulation is saturated, restoration is the wrong call and we will tell you. Roughly speaking, the earlier you catch a roof the more options you have.
Will we have to shut down during the work?
Almost never. That is the biggest practical advantage over replacement. There is no tear off, so the building envelope is never open and your operation keeps running.
Does restoration stop existing leaks?
Yes, provided the underlying problem is addressed first. Every failed detail, seam and penetration is repaired as part of the preparation before the membrane goes on. Coating over an unrepaired leak is how bad contractors create bigger problems.
What warranty comes with the work?
Conklin systems carry a manufacturer warranty, and because we are a Preferred Contractor we can offer it on the systems we install. The term depends on the system and the condition of your roof, so we put the specific warranty in writing before you commit to anything. At the end of the term a coating system can typically be recoated to extend it rather than torn off.

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