Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 41 posts · 1 vote
So my roof is not currently leaking but I do need to have some areas patched up. Roofer recommended patching up any areas that need it and an aluminum coating on the entire roof. Total of $1900. Was told I should get 5 years of life out of this.
Property is a 2 flat with about 1k sq ft per unit, not very steep roof either. Is there an advantage of aluminum coating vs any other type of coating, since it will be coated both ways. Will the roof be silver? Not sure that would look best.
Is this something you would DIY since it sounds similar to painting. Any thoughts on roof coatings in general or wear experience? Thanks!
Aluminum coating is silver but you can also buy a white or black roof coating. If the roof isn't steep then you could get up there and roll on a roof coating and save about $1800. If it's not leaking then I probably wouldn't bother. If you just need to patch some areas then get a $10 gallon of roof cement and apply it with a cheap putty knife.
Is it out of the question to try and put a gable on your roof,so that you have some kind of pitch. This will fix it for quite a bit longer time and might save you money in the long run. I've had some trouble in the past but flat roofs. And every time it seems I put a gable on there, and saves me a big headache in the long run. Just my 2cent. Also I'd like to say this is my first post. And I would like to think everyone on here, I've learned more in the last month and a half and I have an last 16 years. Once again think you everyone. "Financial freedom"!