Your metal roofing system provides strong, vibrant, durable protection of your commercial or industrial building. With proper maintenance, this stalwart system can last 50 years or longer. That does not mean it is indestructible. With time and weather, even this bastion of strength will begin to fail. Saving that roof, extending its lifespan, and maximizing your ROI (return on investment) is the goal of a metal restoration service. Less invasive and expensive than a replacement, a metal roof restoration may be the best solution to your metal roofing issues.
A metal roof restoration involves the placement of a coating across the existing metal roofing surface. Though additional metal or even membrane roofing may also be utilized, we have found coatings to be the most cost-effective long-term solution to metal roofing damage.
5 Benefits of a Metal Restoration
There are many benefits to a metal roof restoration project. The top 5 include:
Cost. Though simple repairs may initially be less expensive than a restoration, if damage is extensive or repeated repairs fail, a metal roof restoration is significantly less expensive than a replacement or unlimited ongoing repair tasks.
Warranty. Your metal roof restoration comes with a renewable warranty, guaranteeing your updated system continues offering waterproof protection against the elements.
Renewable. As long as the underlying metal roof remains in good condition, the roof restoration may be repeated as needed. This extends the roof lifespan, continues saving money and reduces unnecessary tear-off and replacement.
Easy Installation. Unlike a replacement, a restoration requires no tear-off. Your roof is simply prepared, then the restoration applied. This easy installation reduces the time involved, reduces labor costs, and eliminates down-time for your business.
Money Savings. Most metal roof restoration coatings are highly reflective in nature. Studies have shown they have the ability to reflect up to 85% of solar heat away from your rooftop. This reflectivity not only keeps your building more comfortable, depending on location it can save 30% or more on building cooling costs.
Process of a Metal Roof Restoration Project
Though each roof is different, this is an overview of the steps involved in a metal roof restoration.
Assessment. Before anything else, the roof needs to be thoroughly assessed. Not all roofs are candidates for a restoration, so an evaluation is key. Additionally, the assessment will identify areas requiring repair before beginning the restoration process.
Repairs. Basic repairs, such as lifting panels, separating seams and the like must be accomplished. Though coatings truly are wondrous, putting them over damaged roofing decreases the overall value.
Pressure Washing. For the restoration to adhere properly, it must work with a clean surface. The entire area is fully cleaned of debris, then pressure washed to the cleanest level possible.
Rust Inhibitor. A rust inhibitor is applied to the roofing surface to ensure any rust that could not be eliminated is reduced and contained and that no additional rust will develop.
Seal Seams. The seams between the metal panels, both vertical and horizontal, are sealed with a fabric to add additional protection against leaks.
Seal Fasteners. Another major point of failure are the fasteners. Each fastener is sealed with a rubberized caulking material, rendering them waterproof.
Apply coating. Once the roof is fully prepared, the restoration coating is applied. This coating can be rolled or sprayed on, depending on the coating selected. Weather conditions will dictate dry time, which can range from just a couple of hours to a few days.
Clean up. No job is finished until the clean up is completed.
For more information about a metal roof restoration and the benefits it offers your business, call the experts at 701-202-7280 to schedule your consultation. We look forward to meeting with you soon.