Silicone and Acrylic Roof Coatings in Wichita, KS

If your commercial roof is aging but the deck is sound and most of the insulation is dry, a coating system may buy years of service for much less than a tear-off. Call (316) 218-1812 and we will connect you with an independent local commercial roofing contractor who installs silicone and acrylic roof coatings around Wichita. We are a referral service, not the contractor.

What a roof coating is (and is not)

A restoration coating is a fluid-applied membrane, sprayed or rolled on in one or more coats, that bonds to the existing roof and forms a seamless, reflective surface. It can seal small cracks and seams and reflect heat. It is not a fix for wet insulation, a rotted deck or a roof that is falling apart. Coating over trapped water seals the problem in.

Silicone vs. acrylic

• Silicone. Handles ponding water better than most acrylics and holds up well to UV. It is a common choice on flat single-ply, modified bitumen and spray foam roofs. Once silicone is down, few other products will stick to it except more silicone.
• Acrylic. Water-based, often lower cost, very reflective, and popular on metal roofs and roofs with good slope. Many acrylics are not designed for standing water and need warm, dry weather to cure.
• Other options. Urethane and hybrid systems are sometimes used where foot traffic or impact resistance is a concern.

Is your roof a candidate?

• The roof is aging but mostly intact
• A moisture survey shows little wet insulation (many manufacturers set a limit)
• The deck is sound
• Leaks are at seams, flashings or fasteners rather than everywhere
• You want to delay a full replacement or lower cooling costs

How a coating restoration is done

1. Inspection and moisture survey. Infrared or core cuts to find wet areas.
2. Remove and replace wet sections. Wet insulation and membrane are cut out and patched.
3. Clean. Pressure washing removes dirt, chalk and loose granules.
4. Repair details. Seams, flashings, fasteners and penetrations are reinforced, often with fabric and mastic.
5. Prime if needed. Some substrates need a primer; an adhesion test checks bond.
6. Apply coating. Applied at the manufacturer's specified thickness, often in two coats.
7. Final inspection. Mil thickness checks and warranty paperwork.

Roof coating costs

Rough national-guide ranges. Prep work and thickness make the biggest difference. Get a written quote.

What drives the price

• How much wet area must be removed first
• Prep: cleaning, seam reinforcement and fastener work
• Coating type and dry film thickness
• Warranty length (longer warranties require more material)
• Access, height and rooftop equipment

How long it takes

Many coating projects on mid-size roofs take a few days to two weeks. Coatings need dry weather and cure time, and most have minimum temperature limits. In Wichita, late spring through early fall is the usual coating season, but spring storm days and summer pop-up thunderstorms can interrupt the schedule.

Coatings in the Wichita climate

Reflective white coatings can cut rooftop surface temperatures significantly in July and August, which may lower cooling loads on warehouses and big-box retail. Coatings do not make a roof hail-proof. Large hail can still damage the roof underneath, so ask how hail damage is handled under the coating warranty. Kansas wind carries dust and debris, so a clean roof and a good bond matter. Freeze-thaw cycles punish any spot where water gets under the coating, which is why repairing wet areas before coating is not optional.

Questions to ask about tax and budget

Some owners prefer coatings because the cost may be treated differently from a full replacement for accounting or tax purposes. That depends on your situation; ask your accountant rather than relying on a contractor's sales pitch.

Hiring checklist for Kansas commercial roofing

• Kansas roofing registration. Under the Kansas Roofing Registration Act, roofing contractors working in Kansas must register with the Kansas Attorney General's office. Ask for the registration number and look it up before you sign.
• Permits. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County generally require a building permit for reroofing. Ask the contractor to pull the permit in their name and to schedule the required inspections.
• Insurance. Ask for certificates of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, sent directly from the insurance agent.
• Manufacturer warranty. If you want a manufacturer's system warranty, ask whether the contractor is approved by that manufacturer to install it, and get the warranty terms in writing.
• Written scope. The proposal should name the system, thickness, insulation, attachment method, flashing details, tear-off or recover, and cleanup.

Call (316) 218-1812 to reach a local roof coating contractor.

Frequently asked questions

Areas we serve

We connect callers across Wichita, Derby, Andover, Park City and all of Sedgwick County, Kansas, including:

• Wichita
• Derby
• Andover
• Park City
• Bel Aire
• Maize
• Haysville
• Valley Center
• Goddard
• Mulvane
• Rose Hill
• Kechi
• Augusta
• Sedgwick County
• Butler County

Local pages: Derby, Andover, Park City.

Related services

• Commercial Roof Replacement
• TPO & Single-Ply Roofing
• Commercial Metal Roofing
• Commercial Roof Repair
• Hail & Storm Damage Inspection