Commercial Roof Recoat • Long Beach, California • Elastomeric Coating System • Completed by Five Guys Roofing
Long Beach Warehouse Recoat: Stopping Leaks on a Two-Story Roof
At Five Guys Roofing, we completed this roof recoat on a two-story commercial warehouse in Long Beach. Some details have been generalized to protect the property’s privacy, while keeping the scope and process clear.
City
Long Beach, CA
Property
Commercial warehouse
Roof Type
Foam roof
Service
Roof coating / recoat
Response Time
Scheduled visit
Time on Site
Scheduled visit, about 2.5 days
Pricing and What Drives It
Quoted project total: $28,170. The primary cost driver for this project was the two-story building requiring ladder access, with washing, repair, and a two-coat elastomeric application across 10,580 sq ft.
Typical published range for this project type: $25,000+.
The Situation
The property manager contacted Five Guys Roofing after the existing foam roof, over 15 years old, began developing active leaks.
- Active leaks coming through the existing foam roof
- The roof coating had reached the end of its service life after 15+ years
- Two-story ladder access needed to be coordinated for the crew
What Was Causing It
The identified cause was the age of the existing foam roof coating, which had reached the end of its service life.
How We Verified the Roof Condition
Our team verified the roof’s condition and prepared it for recoating: removing debris, cleaning the surface, and sealing every penetration before any coating went down.
- Removed debris and old equipment from the roof
- Pressure washed and cleaned the existing roof system, removing dirt and debris buildup
- Cut out and repaired large ridging areas using a 5-course repair method
- Applied fibered mastic sealant and reinforced fabric around all roof pipes, vents, cracks, and other penetrations
The Plan
The scope for this project called for a wash-and-recoat restoration: clean and repair the existing foam roof, then apply a two-coat white elastomeric coating system across the full 10,580 sq ft.
Materials and Components Used
- Primer: water-based primer, applied as needed
- Coating: Tropical #901 white elastomeric coating, base coat and top coat, each at 1.5 gallons per 100 sq ft
- Seam detailing: polyester membrane 3-course system for seams and parapet walls
- Drain detailing: 40-inch tytec membrane around all roof drains
- Seal/finish: Chemlink caulking for parapet wall flashings and joints
Step-by-Step Work
Removal and Cleaning
We removed debris and old equipment from the roof, then pressure washed and cleaned the existing roof system, hauling away job-related debris.
Repair and Detail Work
We cut out and repaired large ridging areas using a 5-course repair method with tytec and high-solid sealant, then applied fibered mastic sealant and reinforced fabric around all roof pipes, vents, cracks, and other penetrations. We installed tytec membrane around every roof drain and protected the skylights with safety netting throughout the project.
Coating and Final Walk
Once the roof was dry, we applied a water-based primer as needed, then a base coat and top coat of white elastomeric coating at 1.5 gallons per 100 sq ft each, detailing carefully around every penetration, rooftop equipment, and AC unit. We reinstalled roof drain covers, applied fresh caulking to parapet wall joints, and cleaned the work area before a final walkthrough.
Results
After completion, the building had a renewed roof surface: a cleaned and repaired foam roof covered by a fresh, uniform white elastomeric coating.
The property received a 10-year workmanship warranty from Five Guys Roofing, covering workmanship and manufacturer materials, transferable, including free yearly inspections.
Before and After
A quick side-by-side recap of the roof system before the recoat and after restoration.
FAQ
Why did this roof need a recoat?
The existing foam roof coating was over 15 years old and had started developing active leaks, so the property manager scheduled a full wash-and-recoat restoration.
What caused this project to move forward?
The cause was the age of the existing foam roof coating, which had reached the end of its service life.
What materials were included?
Materials included a water-based primer, a two-coat Tropical #901 white elastomeric coating system, polyester membrane for seam repairs, tytec membrane around drains, and Chemlink caulking.
What affects the cost of a roof recoat?
This project’s quoted total was $28,170. The specific driver identified was the two-story building requiring ladder access, across a 10,580 sq ft roof.
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Dealing with a Leaking Roof on a Multi-Story Building in Long Beach?
A full wash-and-recoat restoration can stop leaks and extend a roof’s life, even on buildings that require special access. Request an inspection and we’ll walk you through what we find and the most reliable path forward.
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