Hail
Crushed Screw Washers
- You See
- A drip over a sales floor right after a hailstorm.
- What It Means
- Hail flattens the rubber washers under screw heads. Each crushed washer is replaced with an oversized screw and a new washer before coating.
Schererville, Indiana
Schererville Metal Roof Coating Contractor
Coating That Protects Storm-Worn Retail and Office Roofs
As a Schererville metal roof coating contractor, we check storm-worn retail and office roofs, repair hail and wind damage, then coat around your business hours.
After The Storm
Schererville Metal Roof Coating After Hail and Wind
Schererville metal roof coating work often starts after a spring storm leaves a new leak over a store or office.
Hail and wind damage looks different on metal than on shingles. Dents rarely leak, while cracked washers, split seams, and loosened flashing at rooftop units do, and they hide well from the ground. A ceiling stain inside is often the first sign anything happened.
We walk the roof, mark every damaged spot, and photograph it before anything changes. If you file a claim, the adjuster sees the roof as the storm left it, and the repairs and coating follow.
- Every panel checked for storm damage
- Photos kept for insurance claims
- Work timed around store and office hours
Storm Damage
Storm Damage We Repair Before Metal Roof Coating in Schererville
Four kinds of storm wear show up on Schererville retail and office roofs.
Wind
Lifted Panel Edges at the Roof Edge
- You See
- A loose panel edge rattling along the roof edge in wind.
- What It Means
- Wind gets under edge panels and trim, bends them, and opens the laps. Edges are refastened and the laps resealed before the coat.
Rooftop Units
Flashing Torn Loose at Unit Curbs
- You See
- Water stains near the store HVAC diffusers.
- What It Means
- Storms shake rooftop units and tear old flashing. New flashing and reinforced coating go around each curb, unit by unit, with the store kept open below.
Debris
Gutters Packed With Storm Debris
- You See
- Water pouring over the gutter at the back of the building.
- What It Means
- Leaves and branches clog gutters after a storm, and the backup runs under eave panels. Gutters get cleared and checked during prep.
Before And After
Benefits of Coating Your Roof
A storm-worn retail roof now, and after repairs and coating.
Before Coating
- Cracked washers and split seams from hail
- Edge panels lifted and laps opened by wind
- Torn flashing around each rooftop unit
- Ceiling tiles stained over the sales floor
After Coating
- New screws and washers wherever hail hit
- Edges refastened and laps sealed under the coating
- Curbs wrapped in new flashing and reinforced coat
- Dry ceilings over the stores and offices
Your Options
Commercial Roof Coating Options for Schererville
Retail and office roofs in Schererville usually call for one of these three.
Silicone Over Flat Store Sections
Flat roofs over storefronts that hold water near the back wall get silicone after the storm repairs.
Silicone roof coating
Acrylic on Pitched Office Roofs
Office buildings with pitched metal that drains fast take acrylic in a mild, dry window.
Acrylic roof coating
Shingle Coating on Older Offices
Small offices still under asphalt shingles get damaged shingles replaced, flashing resealed, and an asphalt-rated coating.
Shingle roof coatingBefore You Call
New Drip Over the Sales Floor Since the Storm?
Tell us when the storm hit and where the water shows up. We photograph the damage first, so it is on record before repairs.
How It Goes
How Coating Goes On a Storm-Worn Schererville Metal Roof
Five steps, with storm documentation built into the first one.
- Photos
Inspect Your Roof
We walk every panel, curb, and edge, mark storm damage with photos, and probe for wet insulation under the dented areas.
- Records
Document for Your Claim
If insurance is involved, the photo set and findings list go to you before any repair, so the adjuster sees the original damage.
- Repairs
Repair Storm Damage
Crushed washers, split seams, lifted edges, and torn curb flashing are fixed, with screws swapped for oversized ones where needed.
- Prep
Clean and Prime
Washing removes storm grit and chalk, and primer goes on any rust exposed where paint chipped in the hail.
- Coat
Coat Around Business Hours
Noisy prep and spraying near intakes are scheduled with tenants, and the coating goes on to the specified thickness.
Nearby Towns
Where Else We Do Metal Roof Coating Near Schererville
From Schererville, we also coat commercial metal roofs in Merrillville, Crown Point, Hobart, St. John, and Cedar Lake.
Outside these towns? Call us or send us a message.
- MerrillvilleRetail centers and distribution warehouses near home base.
- Crown PointLots with several metal buildings coated in order.
- St. JohnContractor shops scheduled for the right weather.
- HobartIndustrial roofs where meltwater reaches the laps.
- Cedar LakeStorage barns and shops with exposed screws.
Owner Questions
Questions From Schererville Store and Office Owners
Storm claims, cost, rooftop units, and keeping stores open while the roof above them gets coated.
Can You Coat the Metal Roof on a Schererville Store or Office?
Yes. Retail buildings, offices, and service businesses in Schererville all fit, with work organized around your hours where possible. Screws and seams are sealed first, and the rooftop units serving each space are flashed in the same job.
What Does Schererville Metal Roof Coating Cost?
The published planning range is about $2.50 to $4.00 per square foot to coat and about $5 to $8 per square foot to replace. Storm repairs, flashing at each unit curb, and access around open storefronts are what move a Schererville price inside that range.
Should I Coat Before or After an Insurance Claim?
After the damage is documented. We photograph the roof first so the adjuster sees it as the storm left it, then the repairs and coating follow whatever the claim covers. Coating first would hide the very damage the claim depends on.
Is There Metal Roof Coating for Schererville Businesses That Stay Open?
Nearly every Schererville job is done with the businesses below open. Work stays on the roof, noisy steps are timed with tenants, and units near spraying are paused only briefly.
Looking for Schererville Metal Roof Coating Near Me?
Our coverage includes Schererville along with Merrillville and four nearby towns. Call or send the address, and the roof walk is set for a time that suits your store or office.
Do Rooftop Units Have to Shut Down?
Only briefly, and only near spraying. Units close to the spray zone are paused and their intakes covered, while units elsewhere on the roof keep running and the stores below stay comfortable.
Do Hail Dents Need Repair Before Coating?
Plain dents can be coated over as they are. What needs repair is the damage hiding around them: crushed washers, split seams, and chipped paint where rust can start.
Free Estimate
Hire a Schererville Metal Roof Coating Contractor
Tell us about the storm and the leak, or get a ballpark range for the roof.