American WeatherStar Roof Coating Contractor in Montana
Revive Commercial Roofing installs American WeatherStar roof restoration systems on commercial roofs 5,000 sq ft and up: silicone, acrylic, urethane, fabric-reinforced, and spray foam systems for metal, flat, single-ply, built-up, concrete, and foam roofs. If your roof is aging but still sound underneath, we can restore it instead of tearing it off. It starts with a free roof inspection.
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- Approved American WeatherStar Contractor
- Your first roof inspection is free
- Commercial roofs 5,000+ sq ft
- Commercial roofing since 2009
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What is an American WeatherStar roof restoration system?
American WeatherStar has made fluid-applied roof restoration systems for commercial roofs since 2004. A restoration system is more than a coat of paint. Each one is a set of matched products applied in order: the roof is cleaned, seams, fasteners, and penetrations are sealed with flexible mastics, a primer goes on where the roof needs one, and then base and top coats form a seamless, fully adhered membrane over the roof you already have.
According to American WeatherStar, its systems are designed to stop active leaks when the roof is properly inspected, prepared, and applied, and a professional restoration can add 10, 15, and even 20 years of service life to an existing roof.
Why an Approved Contractor matters
American WeatherStar warranties are offered only through its Approved Contractors, so the system has to be installed to the manufacturer's specifications. As an Approved American WeatherStar Contractor, Revive installs the full American WeatherStar lineup and can quote the warranty options that apply to your roof. Owner Sam Hostetler has been in commercial roofing since 2009.
The American WeatherStar systems we install, by roof type
Every roof is different, so we recommend a specific system only after we inspect yours. Here's how American WeatherStar's lineup matches common commercial roofs. Product descriptions are from American WeatherStar.
Metal roofs
Met-A-Sil™
High-solids silicone. A seamless, flexible silicone membrane for commercial metal roofs, with strong UV stability and resistance to ponding water.
Met-A-Gard™
Acrylic. An acrylic elastomeric system for metal roofs with strong adhesion, elongation, UV and mildew resistance.
Color-Gard+™
Architectural acrylic. A high-build, colorfast finish for metal roofs in standard, premium, and custom colors.
American WeatherStar's metal systems include an optional rust primer for light to moderate rust and mastics at fasteners and seams. See metal roof restoration.
Flat & low-slope roofs: single-ply, BUR & modified bitumen
Envir-O-Sil™
High-solids silicone. A silicone restoration system for flat and low-slope roofs over modified bitumen, BUR, TPO, PVC, and EPDM, with excellent UV stability and ponding water resistance. Low VOC.
Ure-A-Sil™
Urethane base coat, silicone top coat. Combines the strength and adhesion of aromatic urethane with the UV protection and waterproofing of high-solids silicone.
Ure-A-Max™
Hybrid urethane. Aromatic and aliphatic urethane together for durability, UV resistance, and chemical resistance on flat and low-slope roofs.
Max-Ply™
Fabric-reinforced. High-strength polyester fabric embedded in fluid-applied coatings for a fully reinforced, seamless membrane with high tensile strength.
Spray foam roofs
Foam-Gard™
Spray polyurethane foam roofing. High-density spray foam plus a protective coating: seamless, self-flashing waterproofing with added insulation, installed over existing asphaltic, single-ply, concrete, or metal roofs.
Recoating existing foam
Aging spray foam roofs can be recoated with Envir-O-Sil, Ure-A-Sil, or Ure-A-Max, all of which list spray foam as a suitable substrate. American WeatherStar requires worn foam to be restored to spec before new coating goes on.
Concrete roofs
For structural concrete roof decks, American WeatherStar lists Ure-A-Sil™, Ure-A-Max™, and Max-Ply™ as suitable systems.
Met-A-Sil, Met-A-Gard, Color-Gard+, Envir-O-Sil, Ure-A-Sil, Ure-A-Max, Max-Ply, and Foam-Gard are trademarks of American WeatherStar. Product details are from americanweatherstar.com.
Silicone for flat roofs that hold water
Flat and low-slope roofs take the worst of Montana weather: snowmelt that sits for days, freeze-thaw cycles that open seams, and strong summer sun. For many of those roofs, silicone is the strongest choice.
- Ponding water. American WeatherStar says silicone-based systems are widely recognized for withstanding prolonged ponding water, and it describes Envir-O-Sil as warrantied to withstand ponding water areas.
- Seamless and reflective. High-Solids Silicone 412 forms a flexible, rubber-like membrane with outstanding reflectivity, UV stability, and weatherability, per American WeatherStar.
- Approvals. American WeatherStar lists Envir-O-Sil as FM Approved, UL Classified, NSF Certified, and CRRC Rated, among others.
- Recoatable. When it ages, a sound silicone roof can usually be cleaned and recoated with silicone instead of torn off.
We still fix clogged drains and other drainage problems we find first, because less standing water is always better for the roof.
What American WeatherStar says these systems deliver
- Restore instead of tear-off. American WeatherStar says restoration is generally more cost-effective than full replacement, because avoiding tear-off cuts disruption and controls project costs. Less old roofing goes to the landfill, too.
- A seamless surface. The finished system is one continuous, fully adhered membrane over seams, fasteners, and penetrations, the places most commercial roof leaks start.
- A reflective white roof. Many American WeatherStar systems are CRRC rated for solar reflectance and thermal emittance, and the company says reflective finishes help lower heat gain and cooling costs in summer.
- Third-party approvals. Depending on the system, American WeatherStar lists FM Approved, UL Classified, NSF Certified, and CRRC Rated systems and products. If your building, lender, or insurer needs a specific approval, we confirm it for the exact system before we quote.
- Warranty options. American WeatherStar offers Roof Coating Material, NDL System, and NDL System Elite warranties through Approved Contractors. The NDL System Elite level requires annual inspections and documented maintenance, which our roof maintenance plans are built to handle. American WeatherStar also offers warranty extension, renewal, and transfer options.
- Renewable later. When a restored roof ages, it can often be cleaned, repaired, and recoated again instead of torn off, and American WeatherStar offers warranty renewal options for all three warranty levels.
Taxes and utility programs: talk with your CPA about how a roof restoration is treated compared with a full replacement, and check with your utility about any rebates for reflective roofs. We can provide the project paperwork they ask for.
How an American WeatherStar restoration works
Inspect
We walk the whole roof, check the surface, seams, flashing, drains, and penetrations, and look for trapped moisture. We tell you plainly whether it's a candidate for restoration and which system fits. Your first inspection is free.
Prepare & repair
Wet or damaged areas, open seams, loose fasteners, failed flashing, and drains are repaired, and the roof is cleaned and prepared to the manufacturer's requirements.
Coat
The American WeatherStar system is applied over the prepared roof. Then we walk the finished roof with you and talk about maintenance.
Who this is for
An American WeatherStar restoration is a good fit for owners and managers of commercial buildings 5,000 sq ft and up with a roof that is aging but still sound underneath: warehouses, manufacturing plants, shops, retail centers, offices, agricultural buildings, schools, and churches. It's especially worth a look if you're budgeting for next year's roof work, chasing repeat leaks, dealing with ponding water, or weighing a costly tear-off.
A coating isn't right for every roof. If the inspection finds widespread wet insulation or deck damage, we'll tell you, and we can price a new TPO or PVC membrane instead. For more on deciding, read our guide to roof coating vs. replacement.
Planning around Montana weather
Because coatings need dry weather and temperatures within the manufacturer's limits, most coating work here happens in the warmer months. Book the inspection and repairs early so your project is scheduled for the season.
We serve Missoula, Kalispell and the Flathead, Billings, and commercial buildings across Montana, plus North Idaho and eastern Washington and North Dakota.
American WeatherStar roof coating FAQ
Is Revive an approved American WeatherStar contractor?
Yes. Revive Commercial Roofing is an Approved American WeatherStar Contractor and installs American WeatherStar roof restoration systems on commercial roofs 5,000 sq ft and up in Montana, North Idaho, eastern Washington, and North Dakota.
Which American WeatherStar systems do you install?
We install American WeatherStar's restoration systems across roof types: Met-A-Sil™, Met-A-Gard™, and Color-Gard+™ for metal roofs; Envir-O-Sil™, Ure-A-Sil™, Ure-A-Max™, and Max-Ply™ for flat and low-slope roofs; and Foam-Gard™ spray foam roofing. We recommend one after we inspect your roof.
What kinds of roofs can an American WeatherStar system go over?
Depending on the system, American WeatherStar lists metal, modified bitumen, built-up (BUR), single-ply TPO, PVC, and EPDM, structural concrete, and spray polyurethane foam roofs as suitable substrates. Whether your roof is a good candidate depends on its condition underneath, which is what the inspection tells us.
Silicone, acrylic, or urethane: which is best?
It depends on the roof. American WeatherStar says silicone-based systems are widely recognized for withstanding prolonged ponding water, which makes silicone a strong choice for many flat roofs. Acrylic systems are common on metal roofs, and American WeatherStar's urethane systems add durability and chemical resistance. We match the system to your roof's surface, slope, drainage, and condition.
Can my roof be recoated later?
Usually, yes. When a restored roof ages and the roof underneath is still sound, it can often be cleaned, repaired, and recoated instead of torn off. American WeatherStar offers warranty renewal options for all three of its warranty levels.
Does an American WeatherStar system come with a warranty?
American WeatherStar offers three warranty levels through its Approved Contractors: Roof Coating Material, NDL System, and NDL System Elite. NDL means No Dollar Limit. Which options apply, and their terms, depend on the system and the project, so we spell that out in writing in your proposal.
How long does a roof restoration last?
American WeatherStar says a professional restoration can add 10, 15, and even 20 years of service life to an existing roof, depending on the materials used and the quality of the application. Regular inspections and maintenance help it get there.
Can my building stay open during the work?
Usually, yes. The system goes on over your existing roof, so there's no tear-off, and most shops, warehouses, plants, and offices keep operating. We plan around deliveries, parking, and rooftop equipment with you.
What does an American WeatherStar restoration cost?
It depends on the roof's size, condition, the repairs needed, and the system selected, so we price each roof after the inspection. American WeatherStar notes that restoration is generally more cost-effective than full replacement because it avoids tear-off.
Can you coat a roof in a Montana winter?
Coatings need a dry roof and temperatures within the manufacturer's limits, so in Montana most coating work is scheduled in the warmer, drier months. Inspections and repairs can often be done earlier, which is why winter and spring are a good time to plan next season's project.
Find out if your roof can be restored
Start with a free roof inspection. We'll tell you which American WeatherStar system fits your roof, what repairs come first, and what it would cost.