Recovery Roofs
Roof recovery systems involve installing a new roof membrane or coating directly over an existing roof instead of performing a complete and costly tear-off. On Average, a recovery roofing system, encapsulates the existing faulty roof, eliminating demo, tear-off, abatement and parapet work.
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50% less cost than a tear-off and replacement, sometimes much less.
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Large roofs can be coated in under 2 weeks.
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Lifetime warranties.
Advantages of a Recovery Roofing System
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Cost savings: Reduces labor and disposal expenses, saving up to 50% compared to a full replacement
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Compressed Schedule: Recovery roofing system can generally be completed in 2 weeks
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Reduces Energy Costs: heating and cooling costs can be reduced by up to 30%.
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Environmental impact: Keeps massive amounts of old roofing material out of local landfills.
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Less disruption: Speeds up installation time and minimizes disturbance to building operations
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Good structural integrity: The existing roof deck must be completely sound and stable.
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Limited moisture: Core cuts or infrared scans must show little to no trapped moisture or wet insulation.
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Code compliance: Most building codes allow a maximum of two layers of roofing material on a structure.
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Proper drainage: Puddles or standing water must not compromise the slope or existing drains.