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Flat roof systems are vital for protecting multi-family and commercial properties. In Florida’s harsh climate—intense sun, heavy rain, and high humidity—even well-built roofs eventually begin to degrade. When that happens, property managers often face a tough choice: repair, replace, or restore.

For many communities, a liquid-applied roof coating system offers the best long-term solution—restoring waterproofing performance, improving energy efficiency, and extending roof life by decades.

What Is a Liquid-Applied Roof Coating System?

A liquid roof coating system is a seamless, fully adhered membrane applied directly over an existing roof surface such as modified bitumen, TPO, or metal. It seals seams, reinforces flashings, and creates a reflective, watertight barrier.

Phoenix Roofing Services proudly installs American WeatherStar systems, including the Ure-A-Sil hybrid coating — combining a urethane base coat for strength with a silicone top coat for long-term UV protection.

When to Consider a Liquid Coating

A liquid coating may be the right choice when:

• Insurance coverage is being terminated due to roof system approaching end of serviceable life.

• The existing roof is structurally sound but showing signs of wear or seam failure.

• You want to avoid the disruption and debris of a full replacement.

• You need to extend roof life with a renewable, warrantied system.

• You’re seeking energy savings from a bright, reflective finish.

Before installation, our technicians perform a detailed roof assessment to confirm substrate condition, make necessary repairs, and prepare the surface for coating.

Benefits of a Liquid Roof Coating System

1. Permitting and Insurance Benefits

Because liquid-applied roof coatings are considered new roof systems under Florida Building Code, all coating installations performed by Phoenix Roofing Services are fully permitted projects and inspected by local building officials. These systems are recognized by most insurance carriers as a roof replacement, not a repair or maintenance item.

For property managers facing insurance letters threatening to drop coverage due to “roof age” (often at the 15-year mark for modified bitumen or TPO systems), a coating installation will reset the age of the roof in the insurer’s records—often restoring eligibility and improving policy terms. This makes the system not only a technically sound solution but a financially strategic one as well.

2. Comparable Upfront Cost — Long-Term Savings

While coating systems are generally priced in line with traditional modified bitumen or TPO roof replacements, the real savings occur in the long term. After 12–20 years, instead of replacing the system, you can simply pressure wash and reapply the top coat.

There’s no need to redo seams or the base coat, and American WeatherStar will extend the warranty another 12–20 years—making it one of the most cost-effective lifecycle options available.

3. Seamless Waterproofing & Reflectivity

The system eliminates leaks and reduces roof surface temperatures, minimizing thermal expansion and energy costs.

4. Clean Job Site and Landfill

By avoiding tear-off waste and reusing the existing roof assembly, coating systems dramatically reduce landfill impact.

5. Manufacturer-Backed Protection

All Phoenix-installed coating systems include 12–20 Year No Dollar Limit (NDL) warranties, verified by an on-site manufacturer inspection to ensure quality and compliance.

Proven Success Across Florida

Phoenix Roofing Services has applied American WeatherStar coating systems on:

• High-rises in Downtown Orlando

• Luxury condominiums along the coast

• Low-income housing communities in East Orlando

• Historic Buildings in Winter Park

• Educational Institutions in Central Florida

These systems offer versatility, performance, and durability across property types, climates, and budgets.

Renew, Don’t Replace

If your existing roof is still structurally sound, a liquid coating may be the ideal way to renew protection, extend life, and control long-term costs. To determine if your property is a candidate, contact Phoenix Roofing Services for a professional assessment today.