Commercial Roofing & Fluid-Applied Coatings
Stop the Leaks. Skip the Tear-Off. Extend Your Roof's Lifespan.
The Cost-Effective Alternative to Full Roof Replacement
For commercial property owners and Facility Managers, a failing flat roof is a financial ticking time bomb. Between severe UV degradation, thermal shock, and pooling water, standard TPO, EPDM, and Modified Bitumen roofs eventually fail at the seams. When they do, the default industry answer is usually a massive, multi-million dollar "rip-and-replace" project.
At Presto Restoration, we offer a smarter, engineered alternative: Fluid-Applied Roof Restoration.
If your roof’s insulation is still dry and structurally sound, there is absolutely no reason to tear it off. We apply high-performance elastomeric liquid membranes directly over your existing commercial roof. This creates a seamless, monolithic, and watertight barrier that can extend the life of your horizontal assets by decades, at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
OUR CORE ROOFING SOLUTIONS
The Seamless Waterproofing Solution. Over 90% of all commercial roof leaks occur at the seams or around penetrations (HVAC units, vents, skylights).
The Presto Engineering Solution: We eliminate the seams entirely. By applying industrial-grade liquid silicone or acrylic coatings, we “shrink-wrap” your roof in a flexible, elastomeric membrane that stretches and moves with your building. Because it cures as a single continuous layer, there are zero seams for water to penetrate.
Massive HVAC Load Reduction. A traditional dark commercial roof acts like a heat sink, absorbing solar radiation and transferring it directly into your top-floor tenant spaces, forcing your chillers to work overtime.
The Presto Engineering Solution: We install highly reflective white roof coatings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, these “cool roofs” can drop surface temperatures by up to 50 degrees during peak summer months. This rejects UV and infrared heat before it enters the building, resulting in massive energy savings and preventing thermal shock to the underlying roof structure.
Stopping Water Intrusion at the Weakest Points. If your roof is generally healthy but suffering from isolated leaks, a full coating might not be necessary yet.
The Presto Engineering Solution: Our envelope experts conduct targeted leak investigations. We repair failing perimeter flashings, reseal parapet walls, and reinforce vulnerable HVAC curbs using fiber-reinforced mastics and structural sealants, ensuring your envelope is watertight.
THE FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE (ROI)
Why are top-tier Facility Managers shifting from replacement to restoration? The ROI is undeniable.
Massive Cost Savings: A fluid-applied restoration typically costs 50% to 70% less than a traditional tear-off and replacement.
Zero Landfill Waste or Demolition: Tear-offs require heavy machinery, dumpsters, and landfill fees. Restoration utilizes your existing roof as the substrate, meaning zero tear-off costs and zero disruption to the tenants working below.
Favorable Tax Treatment: In many cases, because roof coatings are classified as "maintenance" or a "repair" rather than a capital improvement, the entire cost can be deducted in the first year under Section 179, rather than depreciated over 39 years. (Always consult your CPA).
THE "TOTAL ENVELOPE" DIFFERENCE
A watertight roof is useless if water is bypassing the parapet wall and leaking through the facade.
Because Presto Restoration is a Total Building Envelope firm, we do not just look at the horizontal roof. While our crews are deployed, we can seamlessly integrate your roof restoration with our Vertical Waterproofing services - sealing the parapet walls, replacing expansion joint caulking, and applying elastomeric coatings to the exterior stucco or precast. You get one elite contractor taking full responsibility for keeping the water out.
Q: How do I know if my roof can be coated or if it MUST be replaced?
A: We conduct a thorough moisture survey before any project. If the underlying insulation board is saturated with water, that specific section must be replaced. However, if the insulation is dry and the membrane is just aged, you are the perfect candidate for a fluid-applied coating.
Q: How long does a commercial roof coating last?
A: Depending on the mil-thickness of the application and the specific chemistry used (Silicone, Acrylic, or Urethane), our restoration systems come with renewable manufacturer warranties ranging from 10 to 20 years.
Q: Can you coat a metal commercial roof?
A: Yes. In fact, metal roofs are prime candidates. We treat the rust, seal the fasteners and seams with specialized mastics, and apply a rust-inhibiting elastomeric topcoat to completely encapsulate the metal.
Stop the Leaks. Save the Capital.
Don’t authorize a multi-million dollar roof replacement until you’ve explored the engineering alternative.
Request A Roof Restoration Inspection or call us at 1-800-785-9927 to secure your building envelope today.