Commercial & HOA
Roof Restoration and Recovery Coating Systems
A sound but aging flat roof usually does not need to be torn off. An Acrylabs recovery system repairs the failure points and applies a seamless, reflective membrane over the existing roof — for a fraction of the disruption of a replacement.
Who this is for
Owners and managers of commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings with flat or low-slope roofs that are leaking at the details rather than failing across the whole deck. Restoration is a genuine option when the deck and insulation are dry and the substrate is sound; it is not an option when the roof is saturated, and we will say so after the moisture survey rather than coat over a wet roof. The reflective finish also matters here: a dark flat roof in South Florida sun runs extremely hot, which drives cooling load and ages the membrane underneath it.
What's included
- Roof survey including moisture assessment of the existing system
- Removal and replacement of saturated insulation and failed areas where found
- Repair of seams, laps, flashings, curbs, drains and penetrations
- Reinforcement of details with fabric and mastic before coating
- Base and finish coats applied to the specified thickness across the whole roof
- Reflective finish coat to reduce heat gain on the roof surface
- Drain and scupper checks so water actually leaves the roof
- Documentation of the completed system for your maintenance file
Our process for roof restoration
Survey the roof
We inspect the existing system and check for trapped moisture. If the roof is saturated, restoration is the wrong answer and we will tell you that before quoting a coating.
Repair and dry
Wet insulation and failed sections are cut out and replaced, and the roof surface is cleaned and allowed to dry, because a coating over a damp roof blisters.
Detail the transitions
Seams, laps, flashings, curbs, drains and penetrations are reinforced with fabric and mastic. Nearly every flat roof leak starts at a detail rather than in the open field.
Apply the system
Base and finish coats are applied to the specified thickness, producing a seamless membrane over the entire roof with no fasteners through the existing system.
Close out
Drains and scuppers are checked, the roof is walked with you or your manager, and the system documentation is handed over.
Materials and systems
- Acrylabs roofing recovery systems
- Reinforcing fabric and mastic for seams, flashings and penetrations
- Primers matched to the existing roof surface
- Reflective acrylic finish coats
On the job
What affects the price
- Roof area and how complex the roof is — curbs, units and penetrations add work
- Condition of the existing system and how much wet material must be replaced
- Existing roof surface, which determines the primer and preparation needed
- Specified coating thickness
- Access for materials and equipment, and any restrictions on working hours
Questions about this service
What is a roof recovery or restoration system?
It is a liquid-applied membrane installed over an existing roof after the failure points have been repaired, producing a seamless waterproof surface without a tear-off. It suits sound but aging flat and low-slope roofs, not roofs that have failed structurally or are saturated.
Is restoration cheaper than replacing the roof?
Generally yes, and it is much less disruptive: there is no tear-off, no debris, and the building keeps operating during the work. The saving only holds if the existing roof is dry and sound, which is what the moisture survey establishes.
Can any roof be restored?
No. Roofs with saturated insulation, structural deck problems or a covering that has already failed need replacement, not a coating. We survey first and will tell you if restoration is not the right answer for your roof.
Does a reflective roof coating reduce cooling costs?
It reduces how much heat the roof absorbs, which lowers the roof surface temperature and the heat load entering the building. How much that shows on the utility bill depends on your insulation, the size of the roof relative to the building and how the space is used.
Will the work disrupt the building below?
Far less than a tear-off. There is no removal of the existing roof and no debris chute, so tenants and residents generally continue as normal — the main coordination is roof access and staging for materials.
How long does the installation take?
It depends on roof area, how many details need reinforcing and the weather, since coatings need dry conditions and cure time between coats. We schedule around the forecast and give you a working schedule with the proposal.
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