Roof Coatings in Hudson, WI
A roof coating is a liquid layer rolled or sprayed over an aging flat or metal roof to seal its surface, and Hudson Roofing Pros applies coatings to homes and businesses in Hudson when the roof underneath is still sound. A coating costs far less than a new roof but does not fix one that is soaked or worn through.
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When Is a Roof Coating Right for a Hudson Roof?
A roof coating is right for a Hudson roof when the flat or metal roof is aging but still dry, intact and well attached, and you want to seal its surface without replacing it. The coating goes over the whole roof and covers small cracks, worn spots and seams in one continuous layer.
A coating is the wrong fix when water is already inside the roof. Wet insulation, soft decking or a membrane that is split and pulling loose all stay trapped under a coating, so those roofs need flat roof repair first, or a new roof through flat roof replacement.
Western Wisconsin's roughly 45 to 50 inches of snow a year, and the meltwater that sits on a flat roof afterward, are what find the weak spots in an aging roof. We check the roof before recommending a coating so it goes on over a roof that can hold it.
Roof already wet inside?
Fix it before you coat it
A coating seals the surface, so any leak, wet insulation or soft deck has to be dealt with first.
Which Hudson Roofs Can Take a Coating?
The Hudson roofs that can take a coating are flat and low-slope membranes and metal roofs that are still sound, on homes and on business buildings alike.
EPDM Rubber Roofs
An aging EPDM rubber roofing membrane that is still intact can be coated to seal its surface.
PVC and TPO Roofs
Single-ply roofs such as PVC roofing can be coated when the membrane and seams are sound.
Asphalt Flat Roofs
Built-up and modified bitumen roofs that are dry underneath can take a coating over the worn surface.
Metal Roofs
A metal roof with sound panels can be coated, while loose panels and failed fasteners call for metal roof repair first.
Not sure if your flat or metal roof can be coated?
Tell us what kind of roof it is and how it is holding up, and we will come and check it.
How We Apply a Roof Coating in Hudson
We apply a roof coating in Hudson by inspecting the roof, repairing any leaks and damage, cleaning the surface, then applying the coating to the manufacturer's instructions in dry weather. The same crew does the work from first inspection to final cleanup.
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Inspect the Roof
We check the surface, seams, flashing and what is under the roof to make sure it is dry and sound.
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Repair First
Leaks, open seams and loose flashing are repaired before any coating goes on.
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Clean the Surface
Dirt and loose material are cleared so the coating bonds to the roof.
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Apply the Coating
The coating is rolled or sprayed on to the maker's instructions, in the conditions the maker calls for.
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Clean Up
We clear the site before we leave.
What Does a Roof Coating Cost in Hudson?
A roof coating costs $543 to $2,528 a job, and a silicone coating $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot installed, as a national range, not a quote. No published figure exists for Hudson itself, and your price depends on the roof's size, its material and how much repair it needs before coating.
Silicone roof coating
nationalA national range, not a quote. We price your coating in writing after seeing the roof.
Want a written price for coating your roof?
We check the roof, note any repairs it needs and put the price on paper.
What Rules Apply to a Roof Coating in Hudson?
The rules for a roof coating in Hudson are mainly the coating maker's instructions, because a coating does not change the structure of the roof. In the City of Hudson, roofing work with no structural changes or repairs needs no building permit, and projects under $500 are exempt as well.
Wisconsin's one- and two-family dwelling code leaves repairs and maintenance to homes outside its rules, and it does not cover commercial buildings at all. For a business roof, and for any building outside the city, we confirm the permit rules with the local building inspector before work starts.
Who Can Coat a Roof on a Hudson Home?
A contractor holding Wisconsin's Dwelling Contractor certification, with a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier, can coat a Roof on a Hudson Home, because that is the credential the state requires of anyone who pulls a building permit for work on a one- or two-family home, and Wisconsin has no roofing-specific license. Hudson Roofing Pros does this work, and when you book with us or anyone else, ask for proof of the credential and of insurance.
You can check a contractor's credential on the state's credential lookup.
Roof Coating FAQs
Does a Roof Coating Stop Leaks?
A roof coating seals small cracks and worn spots across a sound roof, but it does not stop a leak that has already wet the insulation or deck. We repair those leaks before coating.
How Much Does a Roof Coating Cost?
A roof coating costs $543 to $2,528 a job, and silicone coating $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot installed, as a national range, not a quote. Repairs needed before coating add to that.
Can a Metal Roof Be Coated?
Yes, a metal roof can be coated when its panels and fasteners are sound. Loose panels and failed fasteners are repaired first.
Does a Coating Cost Less Than a New Flat Roof?
Yes, a coating costs far less than a new flat roof, which runs $4,000 to $21,000 a job nationally. It only makes sense on a roof that is still dry and sound.
Do I Need a Permit to Coat My Roof in Hudson?
No permit is needed to coat a roof in the City of Hudson, since a coating involves no structural changes or repairs. Elsewhere we confirm the rules with the local building inspector.
Get a roof coating estimate
Send the form or call us with your address and what kind of roof you have, and we will arrange a time to check it and price the coating in writing.
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