Why Are Commercial Roof Coating and Sealant Systems Important?
Commercial roof coating and sealant systems play a critical role in protecting and extending the life of your building’s most valuable asset. Its roof. Constant exposure to UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, and standing water slowly deteriorates roof membranes, dries out sealants, and weakens fasteners, eventually leading to leaks and costly structural damage. Applying a high-performance coating system provides a seamless, waterproof layer that locks out moisture, shields against UV degradation, and helps stabilize rooftop temperatures throughout the year. These systems not only reduce wear and tear but can also significantly lower energy consumption by reflecting heat away from the surface, which reduces cooling costs and improves indoor comfort.
For commercial and industrial facilities, roof coatings offer a smarter, more sustainable alternative to full tear-offs and replacements. Instead of removing the existing membrane, RTG Solutions restores it using advanced silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane products engineered to perform under Pennsylvania’s demanding weather conditions. Our coatings seal seams, fasteners, and penetrations, preventing leaks and rust while maintaining warranty compliance with leading roof manufacturers. In addition to preserving your roof’s integrity, our systems deliver measurable ROI by minimizing repair expenses, preventing unplanned downtime, and extending the service life of your roof by a decade or more. RTG Solutions designs every coating application around your specific roof type, slope, and operational needs, ensuring long-term reliability, safety, and performance for your facility.
Why Are Commercial Roof Coating and Sealant Systems Important?
Commercial roof coating and sealant systems play a critical role in protecting and extending the life of your building’s most valuable asset. Its roof. Constant exposure to UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, and standing water slowly deteriorates roof membranes, dries out sealants, and weakens fasteners, eventually leading to leaks and costly structural damage. Applying a high-performance coating system provides a seamless, waterproof layer that locks out moisture, shields against UV degradation, and helps stabilize rooftop temperatures throughout the year. These systems not only reduce wear and tear but can also significantly lower energy consumption by reflecting heat away from the surface, which reduces cooling costs and improves indoor comfort.
For commercial and industrial facilities, roof coatings offer a smarter, more sustainable alternative to full tear-offs and replacements. Instead of removing the existing membrane, RTG Solutions restores it using advanced silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane products engineered to perform under Pennsylvania’s demanding weather conditions. Our coatings seal seams, fasteners, and penetrations, preventing leaks and rust while maintaining warranty compliance with leading roof manufacturers. In addition to preserving your roof’s integrity, our systems deliver measurable ROI by minimizing repair expenses, preventing unplanned downtime, and extending the service life of your roof by a decade or more. RTG Solutions designs every coating application around your specific roof type, slope, and operational needs, ensuring long-term reliability, safety, and performance for your facility.
Silicone Roof Coatings
Silicone coatings are the go-to choice for flat or low-slope commercial roofs that experience ponding water or heavy UV exposure. Their moisture-cured formulation creates a seamless, impermeable barrier that resists cracking, chalking, and peeling even after years of direct sunlight. Ideal for EPDM, TPO, and modified bitumen roofs, silicone coatings offer superior reflectivity to lower rooftop temperatures and reduce HVAC loads. RTG installs high-solids silicone systems with specified mil-thickness and full manufacturer compliance for long-lasting leak protection and warranty coverage.
Acrylic Roof Coatings
Acrylic coatings deliver exceptional reflectivity and cost efficiency for building owners seeking to extend roof life and improve energy performance. These water-based “cool roof” systems are ideal for roofs with positive drainage and limited ponding. Acrylics form a flexible, UV-resistant membrane that minimizes thermal movement stress and improves rooftop comfort. RTG’s acrylic installations are formulated to meet ENERGY STAR® and LEED® reflectivity requirements, providing a durable, environmentally conscious coating solution that enhances building sustainability and appearance.
Polyurethane (Urethane) Roof Coatings
Polyurethane roof coatings combine strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance—making them perfect for high-traffic areas, hail-prone regions, or facilities with frequent rooftop maintenance. Their dual-component chemistry provides excellent adhesion to metal, single-ply, and modified bitumen substrates. RTG uses both aromatic and aliphatic urethane systems to provide an abrasion-resistant topcoat that withstands impact and environmental stress. This coating type also pairs well with silicone or acrylic bases for added durability and multi-layer protection.
Sealants & Flashing Systems
Sealants and flashing mastics form the critical foundation of every coating system RTG installs. Before applying the main coating, our technicians reinforce seams, penetrations, fasteners, and roof terminations using high-solids sealants engineered to prevent leaks at vulnerable points. These materials ensure a fully integrated waterproofing system that performs as a single, continuous membrane. Whether detailing HVAC curbs, drains, or parapet walls, RTG’s precision sealant work guarantees watertight integrity and long-term adhesion between coating layers.
Types of Commercial Roof Coatings
Types of Commercial Roof Coatings
RTG Solutions applies industry-leading commercial roof coating systems designed to restore aging membranes, prevent leaks, and extend roof lifespan without costly tear-offs. Our silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane coatings are engineered to perform under Pennsylvania’s demanding weather conditions, standing up to UV exposure, ponding water, and freeze–thaw cycles that can break down conventional roofing materials. Whether your facility has an EPDM, TPO, modified bitumen, or metal roof, our certified team selects and installs the ideal coating system to maximize durability, maintain manufacturer warranties, and improve long-term energy efficiency. Each system is custom-applied to your specific roof structure, ensuring a watertight seal and lasting protection for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across Central Pennsylvania.
RTG Solutions applies industry-leading commercial roof coating systems designed to restore aging membranes, prevent leaks, and extend roof lifespan without costly tear-offs. Our silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane coatings are engineered to perform under Pennsylvania’s demanding weather conditions, standing up to UV exposure, ponding water, and freeze–thaw cycles that can break down conventional roofing materials. Whether your facility has an EPDM, TPO, modified bitumen, or metal roof, our certified team selects and installs the ideal coating system to maximize durability, maintain manufacturer warranties, and improve long-term energy efficiency. Each system is custom-applied to your specific roof structure, ensuring a watertight seal and lasting protection for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across Central Pennsylvania.
Benefits of Commercial Roof Coatings
Benefits of Commercial Roof Coatings
RTG Solutions helps businesses extend the lifespan of their roofing systems through professional-grade commercial roof coating applications. These systems deliver measurable performance improvements, protecting against UV degradation, ponding water, and thermal cycling that would otherwise accelerate roof failure. Beyond durability, roof coatings offer operational and financial advantages by reducing maintenance costs, deferring capital expenditures, and improving building energy efficiency. For property owners, facility managers, and maintenance teams, coating your existing roof is one of the most effective ways to achieve long-term protection and maximize return on investment.
RTG Solutions helps businesses extend the lifespan of their roofing systems through professional-grade commercial roof coating applications. These systems deliver measurable performance improvements, protecting against UV degradation, ponding water, and thermal cycling that would otherwise accelerate roof failure. Beyond durability, roof coatings offer operational and financial advantages by reducing maintenance costs, deferring capital expenditures, and improving building energy efficiency. For property owners, facility managers, and maintenance teams, coating your existing roof is one of the most effective ways to achieve long-term protection and maximize return on investment.
Extended Roof Lifespan & Durability
Coating systems reinforce the existing roof membrane to prevent cracking, splitting, and deterioration caused by UV exposure and weathering. The result is a watertight surface that can extend roof service life by up to 10–20 years, delaying costly full replacements. RTG’s silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane coatings form a resilient barrier that resists impact, foot traffic, and thermal expansion, preserving structural integrity across flat and low-slope roofs.
Energy Efficiency & Temperature Control
Reflective “cool roof” coatings dramatically lower rooftop temperatures by reflecting solar radiation rather than absorbing it. This reduces HVAC loads and indoor heat gain, cutting energy consumption by as much as 30–40% during summer months. RTG installs ENERGY STAR® and LEED®-compliant roof coating systems that meet modern sustainability standards while reducing strain on rooftop materials from daily thermal cycling.
Waterproofing & Leak Prevention
Every RTG coating application creates a monolithic, waterproof membrane that seals seams, fasteners, and penetrations against infiltration. This seamless barrier protects against standing water, ice formation, and roof leaks that can damage insulation or decking. Our specialized flashing and sealant systems reinforce vulnerable areas around drains, vents, and HVAC units, providing complete moisture protection across your roof system.
Cost-Effectiveness & Minimal Disruption
Compared to full roof replacement, coatings offer a faster, more affordable, and less disruptive restoration process. RTG’s coating projects minimize business downtime with low-odor, rapid-curing materials that can be installed over existing substrates. Because coatings can be reapplied in future recoat cycles, clients achieve long-term savings through reduced maintenance costs and deferred capital spending, all while maintaining manufacturer-backed warranties for lasting peace of mind.
Our Restoration Process
Our Restoration Process
Commercial Roof Coating & Sealant FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
A commercial roof coating is a fluid-applied membrane engineered to protect, waterproof, and extend the life of an existing roofing system. Once applied, the coating cures into a seamless, monolithic layer that adheres directly to the substrate creating a watertight barrier against UV exposure, rain, and temperature fluctuations. Unlike traditional roof replacements that require tearing off old materials, roof coatings are applied over the existing membrane, preserving the structure beneath while restoring weather resistance. RTG Solutions uses silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane coatings formulated for superior adhesion, flexibility, and reflectivity, ideal for flat or low-slope roofs found on commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across Pennsylvania.
When properly installed and maintained, a high-quality commercial roof coating can last anywhere from 10 to 40 years, depending on the coating type, mil thickness, and environmental exposure. Silicone coatings typically deliver the longest lifespan, as they resist ponding water and UV degradation better than most alternatives. Acrylic and polyurethane coatings also perform exceptionally well, especially when paired with proper drainage and preventative maintenance. RTG Solutions installs coating systems according to manufacturer specifications and conducts regular inspections to help maximize performance ensuring your roof remains watertight and warranty-compliant for years beyond its original service life.
Yes. For many building owners, roof coatings are the most cost-effective and sustainable alternative to full tear-off and replacement. Rather than removing old roofing materials and sending them to a landfill, coatings are applied directly over the existing system, saving both money and time. This reduces material waste, labor costs, and business disruption while delivering a new, protective surface that performs like a brand-new roof. In most cases, coating restoration costs up to 75% less than replacement, while still qualifying for 10–20-year warranties. RTG Solutions helps property owners evaluate whether their existing roof is a candidate for coating based on substrate condition, insulation moisture levels, and slope design.
Commercial roof coatings offer a combination of performance, energy efficiency, and financial advantages. They extend roof lifespan, improve waterproofing, and reduce maintenance costs while keeping your building cooler through solar reflectivity. A properly applied reflective coating can cut cooling expenses by up to 30–40% during peak summer months. Coatings also help protect against leaks, cracks, and surface degradation caused by UV exposure or freeze–thaw cycles. From an environmental standpoint, coatings are a sustainable option because they minimize landfill waste and reduce a building’s carbon footprint. For facility managers, this translates into measurable ROI through reduced repair costs and deferred replacement expenses.
RTG Solutions offers a full range of silicone, acrylic, and polyurethane coating systems tailored to different roof materials and performance requirements. Silicone coatings provide exceptional ponding-water resistance and UV durability, making them ideal for flat roofs and high-sunlight areas. Acrylic coatings deliver strong adhesion and reflectivity for positively sloped roofs, offering a balance between cost and energy efficiency. Polyurethane coatings, known for their toughness, are ideal for high-traffic areas or facilities that experience frequent maintenance activity. Each system can be customized for EPDM, TPO, modified bitumen, or metal roofs, with full documentation and warranty registration provided upon completion.
Not every roof qualifies for a coating system, but most well-maintained commercial roofs can be restored if the substrate is structurally sound and free of trapped moisture. RTG Solutions performs comprehensive inspections and infrared moisture scans to determine coating eligibility. Factors we evaluate include insulation condition, seam integrity, drainage performance, and previous repair history. If your roof meets manufacturer requirements, coating restoration can extend its service life by 10–20 years without a costly tear-off. In cases where the roof is too deteriorated, we provide alternative repair or replacement recommendations to ensure a long-term, watertight solution.