As a property owner or manager, you may wonder how to know if your roof is a good candidate for fluid-applied roofing. We’d like to share some insights that might help you better understand what fluid-applied roofing can do for you.

Here are three things to think about:

1. Inspect the existing roof substrate and underlying roof structure

Did you know that any roof with a good underlying structure can be restored?

Over time, traditional roofing systems will degrade and can begin to leak. If caught early enough, you can retain the good parts of the roofs and restore the degraded parts back to top performance. In these cases, removal and disposal of the existing roof into a landfill isn’t required.

We have over 40+ unique solutions that can restore virtually any traditional roof surface to get the roof back to its highest level of performance. The evaluation of your particular roof and the performance characteristics you need help us provide the best solution for you and your building.

2. Evaluate the extent of moisture or water damage

Recognizing potential moisture or water damage on the roof of your building is important. This is because when roofs leak and stop performing as intended, water gets into the building. This can create damage to the insulation and roof structure. Knowing the true extent of this is a valuable to determine the best solution for your roof.

Our team has assessed many roofs that other companies were going to completely tear off and dispose of, which showed only 3% to 15% wet areas. These are perfect candidates for roof restoration. The wet areas can be removed and replaced and then the entire roof can be restored.

If moisture assessments show higher percentages of saturation or widespread moisture damage across the entire roof system, full removal and replacement may be needed.  There are several methods your contractor and third-party inspectors can use to give you this data to help you know your options.

3. Account for the environmental and financial impact 

Disposing of an entire roof into a landfill, when it can be remediated and restored, is a cycle that harms the environment. Taking advantage of restoration with a fluid-applied roofing system is a great first step to finding a better solution. Specifically, fluid-applied roof systems can lower your building cooling costs and provide better insulation.

For example, restoring a darker traditional roof system to a white fluid-applied system can stabilize the roof temperature. This keeps excess heat from being absorbed into the building.

While having all of this information is beneficial, it may not always be something you know, which is why finding a great roofing partner is important. When working with our White Hat Industrial team, you can always trust us to make the right recommendation. Your best interest is always at the center of what we do.

Still not sure if your roof is a good candidate for fluid-applied roofing?

Our team of industry experts is always happy to help you evaluate your roof and find the best solution to meet the unique needs of your facility.

If you’d like us to come to examine your roof, just schedule a free roofing assessment with us by calling us at 937.909.9030 or contacting us on our website.