Commercial Roof Recoat • Santa Ana, California • Elastomeric Coating System • Completed by Five Guys Roofing
Santa Ana Warehouse Recoat: Proactively Protecting a 15+ Year Old Roof
At Five Guys Roofing, we completed this roof recoat on a commercial warehouse in Santa Ana. Some details have been generalized to protect the property’s privacy, while keeping the scope and process clear.
City
Santa Ana, CA
Property
Commercial warehouse
Roof Type
Built-up roof
Service
Roof coating / recoat
Response Time
Scheduled visit
Time on Site
Scheduled visit, about 5 days
Pricing and What Drives It
Quoted project total: $34,245. The primary cost driver for this project was the size of the roof, with washing, repair, and a two-coat elastomeric application across 11,265 sq ft.
Typical published range for this project type: $30,000+.
The Situation
The property manager contacted Five Guys Roofing to proactively recoat a built-up roof that was over 15 years old, before it developed leaks.
- The existing roof was over 15 years old and due for proactive protection
- Several rooftop HVAC units and old swamp coolers needed attention before work could begin
- No urgent leak, but proactive protection was the priority
What Was Causing It
The identified cause was the age of the existing built-up roof system, which was due for a proactive recoat.
How We Verified the Roof Condition
Our team verified the roof’s condition and prepared it for recoating: removing old equipment and debris, cleaning the surface, and sealing every penetration before any coating went down.
- Removed debris and old equipment from the roof, including old swamp coolers
- 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 built-up roof, then apply a two-coat white elastomeric coating system across the full 11,265 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, including old swamp coolers, 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.
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 built-up 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 recoat a roof that isn’t leaking?
This property’s built-up roof was over 15 years old, so the property manager scheduled a proactive recoat rather than waiting for leaks to develop.
What caused this project to move forward?
The cause was the age of the existing built-up roof system, which was due for a proactive recoat.
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 $34,245. The specific driver identified was the size of the roof, at 11,265 sq ft.
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Is Your Roof Approaching 15 Years Without a Recoat?
A proactive recoat can extend a roof’s life well beyond the 15-year mark before leaks or major repairs become necessary. Request an inspection and we’ll walk you through what we find and the most reliable path forward.
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