Commercial Roofing

Gaco Western Silicone Roof Coating

Re-cover, don't re-roof. You'll save money, time and aggravation and avoid time-consuming and costly tear-offs. Whether your roof is large or small, flat or sloped, GacoFlex Silicone Roof Coating Systems provide a proven, guaranteed solution for renewing your weathered roof. They can be applied to virtually any existing roofing surface to create a seamless membrane that protects against permanent ponding water, ultraviolet light and severe weather. Plus, all GacoFlex coatings carry a 50 year limited material warranty.

The Advantages of Using a Silicone Roofing System

• Silicone is permanent and will not degrade, chalk or crack under harsh UV rays.
• Silicone forms a seamless membrane that withstands permanent ponding water without softening.
• Silicone creates a smooth surface that offers excellent resistance to mold, mildew and staining.
• The highly-reflective, glossy finish of GacoFlex S20 and S21 Silicone Roof Coatings can help reduce energy costs.

Inspecting, Repairing, and Replacing an Industrial Roof

With the additional goals of protecting the workforce and materials of a business, and the additional liability issues an industrial enterprise holds, inspecting a roof and providing maintenance should take place at least twice a year, and after major storms to inspect for storm damage. Many communities traditionally have roof inspections prior to the beginning of the local storm season. Especially in storm zones, several areas of a roof will get a detailed inspection, looking for ways that wind and water can further damage a roof. Areas of flashing around plumbing pipes, HVAC equipment, and guttering can be damaged by wind; if the edge of this flashing becomes loose or lifts, during a storm it can allow significant water incursion into the substructure of the roof. In addition, pieces of metal flashing can become detached in high winds and turn into dangerous projectiles. This type of careful inspection and repair of flashing will be particularly important for roofs with architecturally unique roofs, or those with unusual rooflines.

Part of the pre-storm season roof inspection may involve looking at the overall threats to the building plant and roof, such as nearby overgrown trees, trees with dead branches, utility lines that need to be secured and updated, and similar potential damages. Older methods of roof storm preparation, such as securing weighted tires or sandbags onto roofs, are dangerous and ineffective. Anything unsecured on a roof during a storm can become a dangerous projectile. Decisions to repair or replace are, many times, made by an inspection of the substructure of the roof. Whatever the type of roofing materials chosen, it must rest on an intact and functional substructure that does not show evidence of dry rot, insect damage, water incursion and mold growth, and other signs of wind or water damage. In addition, the need for a business to prove that the structure of the physical plant is intact and can protect the capital of the business may be required for various financial processes, such as insurance and bank loans. Some industrial applications have specific engineering needs. If your roofing project involves engineered solutions for air flow, water filtration, or other specific needs related to the building envelope, we will be happy to work with the architects and engineers to provide the best quality roofing options.