Cleveland Roof Coatings

Greater Cleveland · Commercial & Industrial

Restore Your Roof.
Protect Your Building.
Spend Smarter.

High-performance silicone roof coating systems and infrared thermal inspections for flat and low-slope commercial roofs across Northeast Ohio.

Request a Free Roof Evaluation Call (440) 840-5323

What We Do

Services Built for Flat Roofs

We focus on a narrow set of systems and do them well. Every project starts with an honest evaluation of whether coating is actually the right call for your roof.

Silicone Roof Coating Systems

High-performance 100% silicone coatings that form a seamless, flexible, UV-resistant membrane over your existing serviceable roof — engineered for Northeast Ohio ponding, freeze-thaw, and seam fatigue.

Flat Roof Restoration

A smarter alternative to premature tear-off for roofs that are still structurally sound. We reinforce seams, penetrations, flashings, and edge conditions — the failure-prone details where leaks actually begin.

Infrared Thermal Inspections

Drone-based and handheld infrared imaging helps identify temperature anomalies that can indicate trapped moisture, saturated insulation, and hidden leak paths — so repair and capital decisions aren't guesswork.

Roof Evaluations & Candidacy Reports

A thorough look at membrane condition, seams, drains, penetrations, moisture risk, and leak history — plus a straight answer on whether your roof is a coating candidate, needs targeted repair, or has reached replacement.

Cleveland Roof Coatings crew applying silicone coating by hand at a metal roof seam

Why 100% Silicone

A Smarter Alternative to Premature Replacement

Not every aging flat roof needs to be torn off. When an existing roof is still structurally sound and a good candidate for restoration, a properly specified silicone coating system can renew the weathering surface, reinforce vulnerable details, and create a seamless waterproof membrane over the existing roof.

  • Excellent UV & weathering resistance — keeps coatings flexible year after year through Cleveland sun, rain, and snow.
  • Proven against ponding water — silicone is specifically chosen for its resistance to permanent standing water.
  • Bright white reflective finish — can reduce rooftop surface temperature and cooling demand in air-conditioned buildings.
  • Compatible with many roof types — EPDM, TPO, PVC, modified bitumen, metal, SPF, and more, when properly evaluated and prepared.

The field of the roof is only half the job. Long-term performance lives in the details — seams, penetrations, curbs, transitions, drains, flashings, and edges. That is where we focus.

Roof Types

Systems We May Be Able to Restore

Depending on substrate condition, preparation requirements, and system compatibility, coating restoration may be an option for many flat and low-slope roofs.

Hover any substrate to see estimated coating savings vs. full replacement on a 10,000 sq ft roof. Every roof is evaluated individually — substrate condition, adhesion, previous repairs, moisture content, and detail conditions all matter.

Color Options

Standard Coating Colors

Our silicone coating systems are available in four standard colors — so you get the performance of a high-reflectance membrane without giving up aesthetic control.

Recommended

White — Our Default Recommendation

We typically recommend white whenever the project allows, because it offers the best reflective performance for energy efficiency and heat reduction. White roofing products generally reflect about 60%–90% of sunlight, while conventional dark roofing reflects as little as 5%–20% and absorbs the rest as heat.

Our silicone coating in white has an official initial solar reflectance of 0.87 — meaning it reflects roughly 87% of incoming solar energy and only absorbs about 13% at the surface under test conditions. By comparison, the standard black reference roof used in cool-roof ratings reflects only 5% of sunlight and absorbs the remaining 95%.

  • 180°F Typical black roof surface temperature on a hot sunny day (EPA)
  • 120°F Cool roof surface temperature under similar conditions
  • 50°F+ Cooler than conventional roofs, per U.S. Department of Energy

If White Isn't the Right Fit

If white doesn't work for the look of your building or project, we also offer Gray, Tan, and Santa Fe Tan — so you still have attractive color options while keeping the benefits of a high-performance coating system.

Color swatches shown on this page are for representation only. Actual color can vary with lighting, screen, and application. A drawn-down color sample is sent to the customer for verification before production.

How We Work

Our Process

Seven steps that separate real roof diagnostics from sales talk.

  1. 01

    Initial Conversation

    We learn about your building, leak history, budget concerns, and ownership goals before we ever set foot on the roof.

  2. 02

    Roof Evaluation

    We inspect the membrane, seams, penetrations, flashings, drains, edge metal, rooftop equipment, and overall condition.

  3. 03

    Infrared Review

    When roof type and conditions make it valuable, thermal imaging helps identify suspect moisture areas and hidden problems.

  4. 04

    Repair & Candidacy

    We determine what needs to be repaired and whether the roof is a strong restoration candidate — or whether coating is not the right path.

  5. 05

    Surface Prep & Detail Work

    We clean the roof, address critical details, reinforce vulnerable areas, and prepare the substrate for proper adhesion.

  6. 06

    System Installation

    The coating system is installed to the required coverage and detail conditions for the specific roof and scope.

  7. 07

    Final Review

    We walk the project, document the work, and hand over maintenance guidance and a long-term roof plan.

Honest Answers

Is Your Roof a Good Coating Candidate?

One of the biggest mistakes in this industry is pretending every roof is a coating roof. That's not how we work — if your roof isn't a good candidate, we'll tell you.

A coating may be a good fit when

  • The existing roof is structurally sound
  • Leaks are repairable, not the result of widespread system failure
  • The membrane is weathered but still serviceable
  • The roof has not reached the point where full replacement is the only responsible option
  • The owner wants to extend service life and delay major capital expense

A coating may not be the right call when

  • There is widespread saturated insulation
  • The roof system has major structural or attachment failure
  • The membrane is too deteriorated to restore properly
  • There are severe underlying defects that make restoration the wrong solution

Why Building Owners Choose Us

Owner-Minded. Detail-Driven.

Cleveland Roof Coatings was founded by a local building owner who got tired of hearing "tear it off" as the answer to every flat roof problem.

Owner-Minded Perspective

We understand roofing decisions from the building owner side, not just the contractor side.

Real-World Experience

We use systems we believe in and would trust on our own commercial and multi-family properties.

Practical Honesty

We are not here to sell a coating where a coating doesn't belong. Straight answers, every time.

Focus on the Details

Seams, penetrations, drains, flashing transitions, and edges matter more than any sales pitch.

Lower-Disruption Projects

Restoration often means less mess, less noise, and less interference with tenants and operations than a replacement.

Better Information Up Front

Thermal inspections and thorough evaluations reduce guesswork and improve every decision that follows.

Frequently Asked

Questions Building Owners Ask

Do I need a full tear-off before coating?

Not always. If the existing roof is structurally sound and a good candidate for restoration, a coating system may allow you to avoid premature tear-off. If the roof is too far gone, we'll tell you.

Can coatings stop leaks?

Yes. A properly designed restoration system addresses seams, penetrations, flashings, and transitions while creating a seamless waterproof membrane over the roof. Performance depends on correct repairs, preparation, and installation.

What if my roof has ponding water?

Standing water is one of the main reasons flat roofs fail. High-performance silicone systems are often chosen specifically for their resistance to permanent ponding water. The roof still needs to be evaluated for condition, drainage, and underlying damage.

How do I know if my roof is a good candidate?

That's exactly what the evaluation is for. We look at age, condition, moisture risk, leak history, substrate, details, and overall serviceability before recommending a path forward.

Will a white roof save energy?

Yes. A bright white reflective roof can help reduce roof surface temperature and lower cooling demand in air-conditioned buildings. Actual impact depends on insulation, building use, HVAC efficiency, and operating conditions.

How long does a roof coating project take?

It depends on roof size, weather, repairs required, surface condition, and detail complexity. Some restorations move quickly; others need more prep and repair before coating begins.

Do you offer warranties?

Yes. 10, 15, and 20 year warranties are available depending on the quality of the existing substrate. Coverage depends on roof condition, system design, application requirements, and manufacturer criteria.

Do you only work on leaking roofs?

No. In many cases, the best time to restore a roof is before major leaks force a more expensive decision. Preventive restoration can be far more economical than waiting for widespread failure.

Get Started

Schedule Your Free Roof Evaluation

If your flat roof is leaking, aging, ponding water, or costing you too much in repeat repairs, let's take a hard look at it before you commit to a full replacement.