Liquid Roof Coating for Shingles: More Years From the Roof You Have
Liquid roof coating for shingles from Flat Roofers NY is a continuous, elastomeric waterproof layer of silicone or acrylic over your aging asphalt shingles. It adds UV protection and years of roof life. We coat houses, townhouses and detached garages across Queens.
It only works on a sound roof. The deck has to be solid and nothing can be leaking, so every job starts with an inspection.
Want us to look at your shingles?
Is your roof ready for a coating?
We check the roof before we quote a coating. Eight signs decide it.
Good to coatCoating will hold
- The deck feels solid everywhere we step.
- No water is getting in.
- Granule loss is minor, just some grit in the gutters.
- Shingles still lie flat.
All four match your roof? A coating will hold, and we price it in writing.
Replace insteadCoating won't hold
- Shingles curl at the edges or snap when bent.
- Soft spots underfoot.
- Water coming in now. We trace and stop the leak before any coating goes on.
- Bare patches where the granules are gone.
If your roof looks like this side, coating won't hold. You need a shingle repair or a new shingle roof instead.
Silicone or acrylic on your shingles
We apply both. Silicone is the usual pick on Queens shingle roofs.
| Compare | Silicone Usual pick | Acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| UV protection | Excellent, no chalking | Good, slowly wears thin |
| Cool roof, summer energy | Reflective, cuts attic heat | Very bright, dulls with dirt |
| Typical thickness | One coat, about 20 mils dry | Two coats, about 20 mils dry |
| Cure and weather window | Rain-safe within hours | Needs dry days above 50°F |
| Recoating later | Only silicone bonds to it | Recoats easily |
| Best for | Low-pitch spots, long life | Steeper roofs, tighter budgets |
Inspection, wash, repair, prime, coat
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Roof inspection
We walk every slope, test the deck and check for leaks.
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Cleaning
Dirt, moss and loose granules wash off so the coating grips shingle, not grime.
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Repairs first
Shingles, flashing, seams and nail heads get fixed and sealed. Shingles lifted or torn off by wind go back on before we coat.
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Primer
Primer goes on wherever the coating needs help to bond.
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Coating and cure
We spray or roll to the specified thickness. Then it cures before it sees rain.
What coating costs next to a new roof
Four things set your price:
- Roof size
- Repairs needed first
- Silicone or acrylic
- Thickness
Liquid roof coating for shingles runs a fraction of a full replacement. It buys years instead of decades.
Recoating later adds more years to the same roof. Reflective coats keep the attic cooler in summer, too. Would paying over time help? See how to spread the coating cost.
One visit tells you coat or replace
We'll inspect your shingles, tell you honestly whether a coating will hold, and price it in writing. Ready when you are? Call (917) 473-9811 or send the form.
Call Flat Roofers NY(917) 473-9811