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# Commercial Roof Coatings in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

A roof coating is a liquid-applied membrane that cures into a seamless, rubbery layer over an existing roof. On the right building, a silicone or acrylic roof coating can add years to an aging flat or metal roof for a fraction of the cost of tearing it off, with no dumpster in the parking lot and no open roof deck. Different Roofing applies roof coatings on commercial buildings across Dallas–Fort Worth, and we start by finding out whether your roof is actually a good candidate.

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## Silicone Roof Coating

Silicone roof coating is our first choice for most flat roofs in North Texas. Silicone handles ponding water better than other coatings, it does not break down in UV the way many materials do, and it stays flexible through hot afternoons and cold nights. It goes on in one or two thick passes and can be applied over TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up roofs, spray foam and metal with the right primer. The trade-offs: silicone is slippery when wet, it tends to pick up dirt and gray down over time, and once a roof is coated with silicone, the only thing that sticks well to it later is more silicone.

## Acrylic Roof Coating

Acrylic roof coating is water-based, very bright white and usually less expensive per gallon than silicone. It holds its reflectivity well and is easy to recoat later. Acrylic is a strong choice on metal roofs and on sloped roofs that drain quickly, but it is not made to sit under standing water, so we do not recommend it on flat roofs that pond. It also needs dry weather and moderate temperatures to cure, which matters for scheduling in DFW's spring storm season.

## Elastomeric Roof Coating

Elastomeric simply means the coating stretches and recovers as the roof expands in the heat and shrinks when it cools. Silicone, acrylic and several other coating chemistries are all elastomeric roof coatings. When someone asks for an elastomeric coating, the real questions are which chemistry fits their roof, how thick it needs to go on, and whether the roof drains well.

## Metal Roof Coating

Metal roof coating is one of the best uses of a coating system. Most exposed-fastener metal roofs leak at the screws and laps long before the panels themselves wear out. A metal roof coating system starts with fastener replacement or sealing, rust treatment and primer, and fabric-reinforced sealant over every lap and seam, then a full coat over the entire roof. The result is a seamless surface that covers the screws, slows rust and reflects summer heat. See [commercial metal roofing](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/commercial-roofing/commercial-metal-roofing/) for metal roof restoration and retrofit options.

## How a Roof Coating Is Applied

1. **Moisture check.** We inspect the roof and cut test cores or use a moisture meter. Wet insulation has to come out and be replaced before any coating goes on, or the coating will blister and the deck will keep rotting.
2. **Cleaning.** The roof is power washed to remove dirt, chalking and loose material so the coating can bond.
3. **Repairs.** Open seams, blisters, splits, failed flashings and loose fasteners are repaired first. A coating seals a roof; it does not fix a broken one.
4. **Primer where needed.** Some surfaces, such as aged asphalt or rusty metal, need a primer for adhesion or to stop bleed-through.
5. **Detail work.** Seams, laps, penetrations and transitions get reinforcing fabric and extra material.
6. **Base and top coats.** The coating is rolled or sprayed in measured passes, and the crew checks wet thickness with a mil gauge as they go so the roof gets the full thickness it needs.

## How Long Does a Roof Coating Last?

Coating life depends mostly on how thick it is applied and how well the roof drains. A properly applied coating system commonly lasts about 10 to 20 years, with thicker applications lasting longer. One of the biggest advantages of coatings is that they can be cleaned and recoated near the end of their life instead of torn off, so a building can go through more than one coating cycle before it ever needs a new roof.

## Roof Coating Pros and Cons

- **Pros:** much lower cost than a replacement, no tear-off, seamless surface, reflective white finish that lowers roof temperature, little disruption to the business below, and recoatable later.
- **Cons:** only works over a roof that is still dry and structurally sound, depends on good weather windows, quality varies with application thickness, and it will not fix bad drainage or a failing deck.

## When to Coat, Repair or Replace

A coating is the right call when the membrane or metal is aging across the whole roof but is still attached, the insulation is dry, and the deck is solid. If only a few spots are leaking, a [repair](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/commercial-roofing/commercial-roof-repair/) is cheaper and faster. If test cores show wet insulation across a large share of the roof, the membrane is badly blistered or the deck is rusted or soft, a coating would just cover the problem, and replacement is the better investment. We will show you the core photos and moisture readings so the decision is clear.

## Signs Your Roof Might Be a Coating Candidate

- An older single-ply, modified bitumen or BUR roof with surface cracking or weathering but few leaks
- A metal roof leaking at fasteners and laps with panels still in good shape
- A roof surface that gets extremely hot in summer and drives up cooling costs
- An existing coating that is wearing thin and ready for a recoat

## Hail and Coated Roofs

Hail affects coated roofs differently than bare membranes. Hits can fracture or split the coating, bruise the roof underneath, or crack brittle older roofs that the coating was protecting. After a hailstorm we inspect the coated surface closely, mark and photograph each impact, check the roof below the coating at representative spots, and record the collateral damage on edge metal, vents and rooftop units. We then meet the adjuster on site to walk the roof together. Your adjuster decides what is covered; we make sure the damage is clearly recorded.

## What Owners Can Expect During a Coating Job

Coating projects are about as low-disruption as commercial roofing gets. There is no tear-off and very little noise. We plan the schedule around dry weather and temperature, because rain or dew on fresh coating can wash it off before it cures. When we spray, we protect cars, walls and rooftop equipment from overspray and move or cover vehicles in the parking lot nearest the work; on tight sites we roll the coating instead. Rooftop air intakes near the work area are protected so the building does not draw in fumes. At the end of the job we walk the roof with you and hand over photos.

The white metal barn roof on Hartlee Field Road in Denton is one of our own jobs: we installed the metal roof and then finished it in white, which reflects summer sun and helps protect the panels and screws from the weather.

## More Commercial Roofing Services

Explore [TPO roofing](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/commercial-roofing/tpo-roofing/), [commercial metal roofing](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/commercial-roofing/commercial-metal-roofing/) and [commercial roof repair](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/commercial-roofing/commercial-roof-repair/), or visit the [commercial roofing](https://www.differentroofing.com/services/commercial-roofing/) overview. To find out if a coating makes sense for your building, call [(682) 400-6163](tel:6824006163) for a free inspection.

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### **Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Roof Coatings**

- Is silicone or acrylic roof coating better? Silicone is usually better on flat roofs that hold some water after rain, because it tolerates ponding. Acrylic is a good, lower-cost choice on metal and sloped roofs that drain well.
- How long does a roof coating last? Commonly about 10 to 20 years, depending mostly on how thick it is applied. Coatings can be cleaned and recoated near the end of their life instead of being torn off.
- Can you coat a roof that is leaking? Yes, as long as the leaks are repaired first and the insulation underneath is dry. A coating seals a sound roof; it does not fix wet insulation or a damaged deck.
- What is an elastomeric roof coating? A coating that stretches and recovers as the roof expands and contracts with temperature. Silicone and acrylic are both elastomeric coatings.
- Can you coat a metal roof? Yes. Metal roof coating systems include fastener sealing or replacement, rust treatment, reinforced laps and seams, and a full coat over the whole roof.

#### Is Your Roof a Candidate for a Coating?

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