Dented Rib Tops
Round dents flatten the rib tops across the panels. Most dents are cosmetic, but cracked paint inside them gets primed. Dents get marked on the sketch so later storms can be compared against them.
Lake Station, Indiana
Lake Station Metal Roof Coating Contractor
Restore Hail-Dented Metal Roofs With Sealed Seams and Fresh Coating
As a Lake Station metal roof coating contractor, we document hail damage with dated photos, repair it, and coat the roof.
Lake Station Metal Roof Coating Contractor After Hail
Lake Station metal roof coating calls often follow spring storms. Hail dents ribs, cracks old sealant, and chips paint down to bare steel.
Before anything gets repaired, we photograph the damage with dates and mark it on a roof sketch, which helps if the owner files an insurance claim.
Cracked sealant at screws and laps gets replaced, chipped paint gets primed, and then the roof is coated to rated thickness. Most hail dents are cosmetic, and coating over them is fine once the paint inside each dent is primed.
- Dated photos before repairs
- Dents and chips mapped
- Primer on every bare spot
Hail Damage We Repair Before Coating Metal Roofs in Lake Station
Hail leaves these marks on metal roofs. Each gets documented and fixed before coating.
Cracked Screw Sealant
Hail cracks the sealant around screw heads. Each screw gets checked and resealed. Cracked sealant often hides under dirt, so each screw head gets cleaned and looked at.
Chipped Paint
Chips down to bare steel start rusting fast. Every chip gets cleaned and primed. Chips on rib tops and panel edges rust first, so those get primer right away.
Broken Skylight Panels
Fiberglass skylights crack under hail. Those panels get replaced before coating. Replacement panels match the profile of the old ones so laps close tight.
Damaged Vent Caps
Vent caps and fan housings dent and split. They get repaired or replaced and resealed. Split fan housings let rain straight into the building, so they get fixed first.
Crushed Gutters
Gutters bend under hail and ice. Bent sections are replaced so water leaves the roof. Downspouts get checked too, since hail and ice can crush them at the elbows.
Benefits of Coating Your Roof
After hail, coating covers the chips and cracks a storm leaves behind. Here is what it adds.
- Small shops
- Storage buildings
- Light industrial
Bare Steel Covered
Primer and coating over every chip stop rust before it spreads under the paint.
Fresh Seals At Screws
Every screw head ends up under coating, replacing the sealant that hail cracked.
A Clear Record
Dated photos of the roof damage and each repair stay with the building, so the next storm can be compared against them.
New Skylights Where Needed
Cracked skylight panels get replaced during the repairs, closing the leaks hail opened.
Commercial Roof Coating Options for Lake Station
These systems cover the roofs on Lake Station shops and storage buildings.
Commercial Metal Roof Coating
Hail-chipped steel gets primer, new seals, and full coating. That full process covers rust, screws, laps, and every curb on the roof.
Commercial Metal Roof Coating details
Silicone Roof Coating
Flat roofs with split membrane take silicone after repairs. Hail cuts in a membrane get patched before the silicone pass covers them.
Silicone Roof Coating details
Acrylic Roof Coating
Pitched metal roofs that drain fast can take acrylic. Acrylic recoats are simple, which helps if another hailstorm marks the finish.
Acrylic Roof Coating details
Spray Foam Roofing
Older foam roofs with hail craters get filled and recoated. The fresh topcoat seals the filled craters against sun and water.
Spray Foam Roofing details
Shingle Roof Coating
Hail-worn shingle roofs get repaired and coated. Shingle repairs come first, using tabs that match the existing roof.
Shingle Roof Coating detailsHail Hit Your Roof This Spring?
Get the damage photographed before repairs start. We document it, then price the repairs and coating.
How Metal Roof Coating Runs in Lake Station
After hail, documentation comes before any repair. Then the usual steps follow.
Inspect Your Roof
We walk the roof, photograph every dent, chip, and crack with dates, and mark them on a sketch. Each photo carries the date it was taken.
Share The Record
You get the photos and roof findings, ready to share with an insurer if you file a claim. You decide when to share it and with whom.
Repair Hail Damage
Skylights, vents, gutters, and screw seals get fixed, and chips get primed. Bent gutter sections get swapped for new ones.
Coat The Roof
The coating goes on to rated thickness across the full roof. Coverage is checked over every repaired area.
Towns We Also Serve Near Lake Station
We coat commercial roofs in Lake Station and the towns shown here.
Outside our towns? Call us or send us a message.
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Lake wind at eaves and trim.
Edges fastened before coating.
Michigan City metal roof coatingLake Station Questions About Metal Roof Coating
Cost
What does metal roof coating for Lake Station businesses cost?
About $2.50 to $4.00 per square foot to coat and $5 to $8 to replace. Hail repairs, skylights, and gutters add to the coating price.
Will insurance pay for coating?
That depends on your policy and the adjuster. We provide the dated photos and findings; the claim is between you and your insurer.
How much do hail repairs add?
Resealing screws and priming chips adds modest labor. Skylight panels, vent caps, and gutters add parts and time, and the estimate lists each so you can match it to the adjuster’s report.
Process
Is there Lake Station metal roof coating near me after a storm?
Yes. Lake Station is next door to Portage. Call or send the address to set up a roof walk.
Should repairs wait for the adjuster?
Get the damage photographed first. Temporary leak repairs can happen before the adjuster visits.
How soon after a storm should the roof be checked?
As soon as you can after the storm passes, while the marks are fresh and before rust starts at the chips. Photos taken early make the record clearer.
Coating Choice
Who is a metal roof coating contractor near Lake Station for hail damage?
We are, from Portage. We document, repair, and coat hail-damaged metal roofs on shops and storage buildings.
Do hail dents need panel replacement?
Rarely. Most dents are cosmetic. Panels get replaced only where hail cracked or punctured the steel.
Does a coated roof handle hail better?
A thick coating can absorb some small hail without damage, though large hail will still dent steel. When hail does cut the coating, the spot gets cleaned, patched, and recoated.
Hire a Lake Station Metal Roof Coating Contractor
Send the address or call. We document the hail damage, repair it, and coat the roof.