Columbus Shingle Roof Coating Contractor

Yes, when the shingles lie flat and the deck under them is dry. Missing or broken pieces get replaced, loose tabs get secured, and the roof gets cleaned before any coating. Only a product rated for asphalt shingles goes on. If curling or brittle shingles cover the roof, replacement is the better call.

Its service life rests on the product, how heavily it is applied, and how old the shingles underneath are. Each manufacturer publishes the expected service for its system. Hail and ice along the eaves wear the film the fastest, so a yearly look at eaves and valleys tells you when to recoat.

Roof size, slope, shingle condition, and access set the cost. Steep roofs call for more safety setup and slower work. Replacing missing shingles and resealing flashing add labor before any coating. For planning, figure about $2.50 to $4.00 per square foot, and simpler, lower-pitch roofs land toward the bottom.

Offices, clinics, churches, and small retail buildings with steep asphalt shingle roofs are the usual candidates. They qualify when the shingles are aging yet still intact. The coating slows granule loss and seals small cracks. Buildings that combine a flat roof with a shingle roof often need a separate system on each part.

Ask first, because the Columbus Building Department decides whether a coating job needs a permit. The city works from the 2018 International Building Code, with its own amendments in Section 150.002 of the city code. We confirm the answer with the department before the work is scheduled.

Churches usually schedule roof work around services and events, so we plan coating days for open weekdays and keep entrances clear. Steep slopes over sanctuaries need extra safety setup and slower application. Eaves above walkways get close attention during inspection, since ice there wears coatings fastest and drips onto the people below.