Roof Coating Systems
AWR installs fluid-applied roof coating systems that restore weathered metal and low-slope roofs without the cost and disruption of a full tear-off.
From rusted standing-seam panels to aging membrane assemblies, we deliver renewable, manufacturer-backed systems engineered for coastal exposure and long-term performance.
Fluid-Applied Roof Coating Systems
Metal Roof Restoration
Metal roofs rarely fail across the field. They fail at the seams, the fasteners, and the penetrations. AWR treats those conditions directly — rust removal, corrosion-inhibitive priming, and reinforced seam detailing — before any field coat is applied.
Services Include:
- Standing-seam and R-panel restoration
- Fastener replacement and gasket detailing
- Reinforced seam and lap treatment
- Rust removal and corrosion-inhibitive priming
Low-Slope & Membrane Roof Restoration
Aging single-ply, modified bitumen, and built-up assemblies can often be renewed rather than replaced. A fluid-applied system re-establishes a seamless surface across the field and eliminates the seams and laps where membrane roofs typically begin to fail.
Services Include:
- TPO, EPDM, and PVC restoration
- Modified bitumen and built-up roof coatings
- Spray polyurethane foam recoating
- Seam, lap, and termination reinforcement
Coating Selection & Reflective Performance
Silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane systems each solve a different problem — ponding water, UV exposure, or foot traffic. AWR selects the chemistry to match the roof, and specifies high-reflectance finishes that reduce surface temperature, thermal cycling, and cooling load on the building below.
Services Include:
- Silicone systems for ponding-water conditions
- Acrylic and elastomeric field coatings
- Polyurethane systems in traffic-exposed areas
- High-reflectance finishes and renewable warranties
Roof Evaluation & Surface Preparation
A coating is only as sound as the roof beneath it. AWR evaluates the existing assembly for saturated insulation, substrate corrosion, and drainage deficiencies, then prepares the surface to the coating manufacturer's requirements — including adhesion testing and verified dry film thickness at application.
Includes:
- Moisture survey and core sampling
- Adhesion and compatibility testing
- Pressure cleaning and mechanical preparation
- Drainage correction and repair prior to coating
Featured Project: Historic Aircraft Hangar Restoration in NC
Project Overview
AWR applied a fluid-applied coating system across the exterior shell of a historic aircraft hangar — a structure where the arch serves as both roof and wall, with no transition between the two.
Technical Focus
The corrugated profile meant every rib, construction joint, and panel transition required detail treatment before field application. Reinforcing fabric was embedded at movement joints so the system could accommodate thermal cycling across a shell of this span without splitting. Coating in place preserved the original substrate and the building's historic profile.
Scope of Work
• Substrate evaluation and moisture assessment
• Repair at deteriorated foam and metal panel sections
• Reinforced detailing at ribs, joints, and transitions
• Silicone elastomeric coating over spray polyurethane foam
• 306,000 SF total coated area
Project Outcome
The completed system re-established a continuous weather barrier across the full shell, arresting moisture intrusion without altering the structure's appearance or requiring removal of the original envelope.
WR is a certified applicator for DOWSIL™ and Progressive Materials coating systems.