Silicone and acrylic commercial roof coatings from a GAF certified coating contractor — restore your existing roof at a fraction of replacement cost, backed by GAF Emerald Pledge warranties of 10–20 years.
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A commercial roof coating is one of the most cost-effective ways to renew a flat or metal roof without a full replacement. We apply silicone and acrylic (elastomeric) coatings to metal, TPO, PVC, modified bitumen, built-up and spray foam roofs throughout Houston.
Commercial roof restoration means renewing a roof you already have instead of tearing it off. A liquid-applied coating system is the most common way it is done on a low-slope commercial building: the existing membrane stays in place, seams and penetrations are reinforced, and a new waterproof surface is applied over the top.
The decision between restoration and replacement is not really about price — it is about what condition the roof is in:
That is why we survey for trapped moisture before quoting anything. Manufacturer system warranties generally require that survey plus adhesion testing before the warranty will be issued, and they commonly exclude leaks caused by deterioration of the roof underneath the coating — so the condition of what is already there decides whether restoration is good advice or an expensive delay.
On cost: restoration runs roughly $2.50–$4 per square foot against $7.50–$15 for full commercial replacement, and it avoids the tear-off, the disposal and most of the business disruption.
Full roof replacement on a Houston commercial building runs $7.50–$15 per square foot. A professional roof coating runs $2.50–$4 per square foot. On a 20,000 sq ft building, that’s the difference between $150,000–$300,000 and $50,000–$80,000. And the coated roof is covered by a GAF Emerald Pledge warranty of 10 to 20 years, depending on the coating thickness specified.
Coating works by applying a seamless liquid membrane over your existing roof surface. It fills cracks, seals seams, and restores waterproofing and reflectivity. It’s essentially a new roof surface without the cost and disruption of a full tear-off.
Coating works best when your existing roof is structurally sound but the surface is deteriorating. Good candidates include:
Coating does not work when: the roof deck is compromised, insulation is saturated with moisture, or there are structural issues. We test for all of these during our free inspection — if coating won’t work, we’ll tell you before you spend a dollar.
RISE Roofing is a GAF certified roof coating partner. As a GAF CoatingsPRO contractor we register GAF’s Liquid-Applied Emerald Pledge limited warranty, which, unlike a material-only certificate, covers the whole GAF system, including labor to repair a covered leak. Alongside it, RISE Roofing carries a 10-year workmanship warranty on coating installations. GAF Emerald Pledge terms run 10 to 20 years depending on the coating thickness. We will show you both documents before you sign.
Acrylic data sheets restrict the material from surfaces prone to ponding water, which is what usually decides it on a Houston low-slope roof. Silicone systems also reach a 20-year coverage term in GAF’s specifications where plain acrylic over smooth asphaltic stops at 15. Acrylic costs less per square foot and is available in colors, so it still suits sloped metal and roofs that drain cleanly.
Full comparison, including the mil thickness behind each warranty tier: silicone vs acrylic roof coating.
Coating is one of the few roofing trades where the contractor’s credentials change what you actually receive, because manufacturers gate their better warranties on installer certification. Two companies can quote “a 20-year GAF warranty” and deliver very different documents.
Worth asking any roof coating contractor:
RISE Roofing is a GAF CoatingsPRO contractor and carries a 10-year workmanship warranty on coating installations. We put the system, the application rate, the resulting mil thickness and the warranty level in writing on every coating proposal. For the full comparison of systems, see silicone vs acrylic roof coating.
Our roof coating services cover the low-slope and metal roofs found on Houston warehouses, offices, retail centers and other commercial buildings:
Commercial roof restoration with a coating system keeps the roof you already paid for in service. Instead of tearing off and hauling away the old membrane, we repair what is damaged, reinforce the weak points and apply a new seamless waterproof surface over the top. For a building owner that usually means a lower project cost, little or no disruption to the tenants or business below, and a reflective white surface that helps keep the building cooler through a Houston summer.
Every coating job starts with the same free inspection and moisture survey, because a coating is only as good as the roof underneath it.
RISE Roofing is a GAF certified commercial roof coating company — a GAF certified roof coating partner. That certification is what allows us to register GAF Emerald Pledge manufacturer warranties on the coating systems we install.
GAF Emerald Pledge warranties on our coating systems run 10 to 20 years, and the term depends on the thickness of the coating: a thicker application earns a longer warranty. Your proposal lists the coating system, the thickness and the warranty term in writing, so you know exactly which warranty you are buying before you sign.
We provide commercial roof coating across Greater Houston, including Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, Cypress and Bellaire. Call (832) 224-3435 to schedule a free commercial roof inspection.
It depends mostly on how thick the coating is applied. GAF Emerald Pledge warranties on our coating systems run 10 to 20 years, and the term is set by the coating thickness listed on your proposal. When a coating nears the end of its term, it can be cleaned and recoated for less than the first application.
Most types, yes: metal, TPO, PVC, modified bitumen, BUR, and SPF roofs are all coatable. The roof must be structurally sound with dry insulation. We core-test insulation moisture levels during our free inspection to verify eligibility.
Roof coatings are typically classified as maintenance (not capital improvement), which means they can often be fully expensed in the year applied rather than depreciated over 39 years. Consult your CPA for specifics.
Yes. RISE Roofing is a GAF certified commercial roof coating company, which lets us register GAF Emerald Pledge manufacturer warranties on the coating systems we install.
GAF Emerald Pledge warranties run 10 to 20 years on our coating systems, depending on the thickness of the coating. Your written proposal names the system, the thickness and the warranty term before you sign.
Commercial roof coating typically runs about $2.50 to $4 per square foot, compared with $7.50 to $15 per square foot for a full replacement. Your exact price depends on the roof's size, condition, repairs needed and the coating thickness chosen, and it is locked once you sign.
Industry standards and guidelines available from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).
Industry standards and guidelines available from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).
Related: See our silicone roof coating guide for more details.
Related: See our commercial roof maintenance guide for more details.
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