Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc

Commercial roof coatings, commercial roof restoration and roof leaks repair in Delaware and the TriState area

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Why Cool White Roof Coatings Benefit Your Commercial Roof

10 Benefits of White Roof Coatings or Cool Roofs

With warmer weather approaching, now is the time to have your commercial roof inspected and to consider applying a white silicone or acrylic coating to create a cool roof. Not only will this save you money on utility bills, it will extend the life span of your roof.

White roof coatings have many benefits. For one, a cool roof absorbs less of the sunrays and works as a reflective surface. Over sixty percent of the sun’s rays are reflected back into the atmosphere.

What is a Cool Roof?

A cool roof typically denotes a roofing product that has a high solar reflectance, which has the ability to reflect infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun. A cool roof can lower cooling costs of a building as much as twenty percent.

Tropical locations, such as Santorini, stand out with the entire coastal view of white roofs. Groupings of white roofs lessen the burden on the electrical grid and keep their region cooler than if they used traditional black or tar roofs.

Because reflective roofs stay cooler in the sun, they lessen the amount of heat flow to the region and the atmosphere.

When the sun beats down on a black membrane or gravel roof, the heat absorption taxes your roofing system and shortens its lifespan. So if you are considering upgrading your commercial roof to a cool roofing system, check out the many benefits below.

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8 Benefits of White Roof Coatings:

  1. Lowers Energy Costs by up to 20%
  2. Keeps the Building Cooler
  3. Reduces Air Pollution and Greenhouse Emissions
  4. Complies With Building Energy Standards & Green Energy Programs
  5. Bonds Directly to Existing Surfaces
  6. Forms a Tough Seamless Membrane Protecting Against Roof Leaks
  7. Resists UV Deterioration (unlike a black roofs)
  8. Reduces Thermal Shock & Increases the Lifespan of a Roof

If you need to have your commercial roof repaired, talk with our cool roof experts at Restore It Commercial Roofing.

Why consider a cool roof coating product?

You will reduce your cooling cost and prolong the lifespan of the roof. The beauty of Restore It Commercial Roof Coatings is that there is no need to rip off the current roof.

Both our acrylic and silicone applications are flexible and durable, sealing the entire surface, including any cracks or crevices.

If you would like to learn more about our white roof coatings, please call us today at 302-998-8500

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Interested in learning more about our commercial roof coatings?

Robert Burke, President of Restore It Commercial Roofing, personally trains and oversees all employees to ensure the job is done right. He has decades of knowledge and hands-on industry experience, so he can handle any type of problem. Not to mention, a full range of product knowledge in order to select the right one to protect your commercial roof!

Get your estimate today!

Answers to Your Questions About the Commercial Roof Restoration Process

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Every commercial roof has a life expectancy. The commercial roof restoration process is meant to prolong the life of your commercial roof so you can save money and peace of mind knowing your roof is up to the task of protecting your assets.

Restore It Commercial Roofing has been in the business of restoring commercial roofs in the Delaware area for decades and we know a thing or two about roof restorations. We follow the latest and up-to-date best practices for expertly restoring an existing roof. We thought sharing a little bit about our roof coating and restoration process might enlighten property owners and managers of how a roof restoration may benefit your business.

A Rubber or Asphalt Roof Restoration is a three-coat process

Before a roof is coated, a thorough pressure washing of the entire surface of the roof to remove all contaminants is required in order to allow for the best coating adhesion. Then any weak areas need repaired and all seams need to be reinforced. This includes vents, flashing, any mechanical equipment or access panels.

3 Coat Process for Asphalt or Rubber Roofs:

  1. Cover the entire roof with a gray base coating
  2. Apply the first cool white coating over the gray base coating
  3. Completing the process by applying the third and final cool white coating creating a seamless membrane over the entire roof surface

A Metal Roof Restoration is a two-coat process:

Before a roof is coated, a thorough check of every fastener for tightness is required. Then a full pressure washing the roof to remove all contaminants and allow for the best coating adhesion is needed. Finally, weak areas are repaired, plus any rust  is removed and primed.

2 Coat Process for Metal Roofs:

  1. Covering with gray base coating as the first step of our two part coating process.
  2. Completing the process by applying the second and final cool white coating.​

Interested in learning more about our commercial roof restoration work?

Robert Burke, President of Restore It Commercial Roofing, personally trains and oversees all employees to ensure the job is done right. He has decades of knowledge and hands-on industry experience, so he can handle any type of problem. Not to mention, a full range of product knowledge in order to select the right one to protect your commercial roof!

Get your estimate today!

Start the New Year Off With a Commercial Roof Restoration

Start the New Year Off With a Roof RestorationAt Restore It Commercial Roofing, we do not believe in the saying, ‘out with the old and in with the new’ when it comes to dealing with your roof. We find that many commercial roofs can be restored, rather than ripped off and starting from scratch.

With a quality commercial roofing contractor, you can safely restore your commercial roof to keep your interior and its inhabitants safe and dry. This could be a cost savings of up to fifty percent as compared to a full roof replacement.

Not only does this benefit your budge, it benefits the environment. Because there is no rip off needed, there will be no materials to haul off to a landfill. It also reduces urban heat island effects. In addition, a quality roof coating has energy saving potential by utility use reductions.

Better yet, make you roof restoration a ‘cool’ white roof coating that reflects UV Rays that lessen heat absorption. This protects your roof and equipment from extreme heat, prolonging their life span.

Think on it. Reducing the temperature of the air your HVAC sucks in is less taxing for a cooling system. The beauty of a cool roof is a simple application coating onto an existing roofing system. These coatings created a seamless membrane that permeates the entire roofing system.

A commercial roof restoration is less disruption for your business than a full commercial roof replacement. It is not a noisy and safer for businesses that can’t afford to close down.

Want to know what to expect with a roof restoration? Watch this video:

Related Articles:

10 Benefits of Roof Coatings for Your Commercial Roof

Silicone Vs Acrylic Roof Coatings: Which is Right for My Roof?

5 Money Saving Advantages of White Roof Coatings

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Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. sends a fully trained and dedicated team to your commercial roofing project to ensure that job is completed in a professional and timely manner. Our proactive approach emphasized safety and noninvasive scheduling to minimize distractions or disruptions in your place of business. Contact us today to schedule your roof restoration estimate.

CALL NOW: 302-998-8500

Let Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. save you money and prolong the lifespan of your roof.

Our employees are trained by Robert Burke, President of Restore It Commercial Roofing. We have the product knowledge and hands-on industry experience to handle any type of problem. Not to mention, we have a full range of products to protect your commercial roof!

Get your estimate today!

5 Ways to Winterize a Commercial Roof

Preparing a commercial roof for ice, snow and freezing temperatures is a great way to protect your building. With cold weather on the horizon, we thought sharing some tips on how to winterize a commercial roof might be a timely subject.

Winter is a bad time to deal with a faulty roof. Take care of your roof now to minimize damage from winter’s extreme weather makes a world of sense. Commercial roofs take a beating all year round, but when it comes time to hunker down for winter, it is important to have your roof in mint condition.

5 Ways to Winterize a Commercial Roof

5 Ways to Winterize a Commercial Roof:

  1. Start with an Inspection of the Roof: Stopping an issue begins with having a professional roofer doing a full inspection to look for any potential damage. They will know what to look for and identify any weak spots on your commercial roof.
  2. Inspect Caulking:  Caulking is effective, yet doesn’t last forever. It will eventually wear out and need replacing. Signs of faulty caulking is wrinkled, crumbled or missing entirely. Re-caulk vulnerable areas as soon as possible.
  3. Look at Flashing: Flashing protects certain roof features such as skylights, chimneys, dormer windows, vents and HVAC units. Make sure flashing is installed and working properly. Replace any damaged, loose or missing flashing.
  4. Clean and Repair Gutters: Check gutters for weak spots and damage. Repair and replace any faulty gutters or downspouts immediately.  Blocked gutters can’t drain properly. This can cause backups, allowing water to seep through to the interior of a building causing extensive damage. Clean gutters prevents ice dams from severely damaging your gutters and roof.
  5. Check for any Damage from Pests: This is the time of year pests, such as rodents, squirrels and insects seek a warm shelter inside. Often, these pests go unnoticed until major damage is done. If you do find signs of a nest or a gnawed entry, call a professional for removal.

Keep in mind that the better job you do protecting your roof and preforming regular maintenance, the longer lifespan your commercial roof will have. Another very viable option to prolong the life of your roof is to apply a roof coating. If you are interested in finding out more about that, check out these previous articles:

10 Benefits of Roof Coatings for Your Commercial Roof

Silicone Vs Acrylic Roof Coatings: Which is Right for My Roof?

5 Money Saving Advantages of White Roof Coatings

Restore It Commercial Roofing logo
Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. sends a fully trained and dedicated team to your commercial roofing project to ensure that job is completed in a professional and timely manner. Our proactive approach emphasized safety and noninvasive scheduling to minimize distractions or disruptions in your place of business. Contact us today to schedule your roof restoration estimate.

CALL NOW: 302-998-8500

Let Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. save you money and prolong the lifespan of your roof.

Our employees are trained by Robert Burke, President of Restore It Commercial Roofing. We have the product knowledge and hands-on industry experience to handle any type of problem. Not to mention, we have a full range of products to protect your commercial roof!

Get your estimate today!

8 Steps to Extending the Life of Your Commercial Roof

8 Steps to Extending the Life of Your Commercial Roof

Extending the life of your commercial roof is an important way to protect your commercial property investment. With winter approaching and days on end of pouring rain, we thought it might be a good idea to remind commercial property managers and owners that keeping you commercial roof leak free is very important in protecting your entire building.

This is the time of year that roofing problems begin to reveal themselves. Often, when the first signs of a compromised roof happens, it is too late. That is why the eight steps below can help extend the life of your commercial roof.

8 Steps to Extending the Life of Your Commercial Roof

1) Frequent Inspections: Have a professional commercial roofing contractor inspect your roof at least twice a year.

2) Regular Maintenance: There are a number of things that need done regularly to keep your commercial roofing up to the job. Make sure to have a schedule of items on your annual maintenance calendar.

3) Prompt Repairs: Address the first sign of roofing issues in a timely manner to avoid making needed repairs worse or more costly when pushed back.

4) Reflective Coatings: White roof coatings with reflective properties is a great way to reduce the stress on your roof by deflecting the hot sunrays that can accelerate the aging of your commercial roof.

5) Clean Gutters & Drains: Keeping gutters, downspouts and drains free of debris and leaves can prevent water from pooling on your commercial roof. Stagnant water has a way of finding its way into the interior of a commercial property.

6) Check after Bad Storms: When storms with high winds, sleet, snow,, hale or lightning strikes pass by, they have a potential to damage your commercial roof. Check to confirm all is good at the top of your building.

7) Re-caulk around any equipment, fans or exhaust pipes: Caulking deteriorates after time. Check and regularly re-caulk around any air conditioning, fans, exhaust pipes or satellite discs to keep your roof from developing leaks.

8) Check flashing around roof hatches, skylights and chimneys: Faulty flashing is a common cause of commercial roof leakage. Check often to ensure your flashing is up to the job.

Restore It Commercial Roofing logo
Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. sends a fully trained and dedicated team to your commercial roofing project to ensure that job is completed in a professional and timely manner. Our proactive approach emphasized safety and noninvasive scheduling to minimize distractions or disruptions in your place of business. Contact us today to schedule your roof restoration estimate.

CALL NOW: 302-998-8500

Let Restore It Commercial Roofing, Inc. save you money and prolong the lifespan of your roof.

Our employees are trained by Robert Burke, President of Restore It Commercial Roofing. We have the product knowledge and hands-on industry experience to handle any type of problem. Not to mention, we have a full range of products to protect your commercial roof!

Get your estimate today!