Metal Roof Restoration & Coating
Metal roof restoration and coating is for the structurally sound roof with tired fasteners and chalked paint that doesn’t need replacing — it needs restoring. Done right, a coating system buys 10+ years for a third of replacement cost.
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Restoration only works on a roof that’s mechanically sound, which is why ours starts with the wrench, not the roller: fasteners replaced, seams stitched, rust treated. Then the coating system goes on as a finish, not a bandage. Coating over problems is how restoration got a bad name — we don’t do that.
What the Repair Involves
- Full mechanical tune-up first: screws, seams, flashings
- Pressure wash and rust conversion on any oxidized areas
- Seam and fastener-head detailing with brush-grade mastic
- Two-coat system rolled or sprayed to spec mil thickness
- Warranty documentation with photos at every stage
What It Costs
Full restoration typically runs $2.50–$4.50 per square foot — versus $12–18 for new standing seam. Honest rule: if we wouldn’t coat it, we’ll tell you, because a failed coating job costs you twice. Every roof is different — the photo comes first, the real number before we start, and no invoice surprises after.
Materials We Use
Acrylic or silicone restoration systems from major manufacturers (GAF Unified roof coatings among them), rust-converting primers, and polyester-reinforced mastic at seams and penetrations.
Farm shops and older cabin roofs across Lee and Owsley counties are ideal restoration candidates — sound bones, tired skin. We answer calls from Beattyville, Slade, Stanton, Campton, Irvine, Booneville, Jackson, and the whole Red River Gorge corridor.
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Common Questions
How long does a coating actually last?
A properly prepped two-coat system carries 10–18 year manufacturer warranties depending on the product and mil thickness. Prep is 80% of that number — which is why ours starts with fasteners, not paint.
Is winter a problem for coating work?
Yes — these systems need temperature windows to cure. We schedule restorations spring through fall and use winter for the mechanical prep phase.
Last updated: August 14, 2026
We keep an eye on the National Weather Service forecast out of Jackson, Kentucky — in this region, knowing what the weather just did is half the diagnosis. This work is one piece of the roof repair service we run across the region.