Church Meeting Hall

Liquid Applied Roof Coating

Church Meeting Hall

The original roof was showing signs of age and leaking water and was in need of repair.

Location

Denver, CO

Summary

Due to widespread leaks and moisture damage, the building’s roof was selectively repaired and restored using a 10-year warranty roof coating system as a cost-effective alternative to full replacement.

Challenge

The original bitumen roof of the Church’s meeting hall was leaking in multiple areas, with much of the damage hidden beneath the surface. The failure of parapet cap metals also allowed for further water intrusion.

Solution

A complete roof replacement was considered but ultimately deemed cost-prohibitive due to the energy-efficiency upgrades it would require. To avoid the cost of full replacement, the DCPS team used thermal scanning and destructive testing to accurately detect areas where moisture had infiltrated the roof system. These sections, along with the failing parapet cap metals, were then repaired, and a 10-year warranty roof coating system was applied.

The process began with thermal imaging, destructive testing, and core sampling to identify the compromised areas of the roof system. Once testing was completed, the open cores were sealed using torch-down roofing membrane. Based on the findings, the DCPS team removed and replaced the water-damaged sections of the roof. One-way vents were installed in high-risk areas to promote ventilation and prevent future saturation, and the drip edge area was sealed and repaired with rubberized cement to protect the area from future water intrusion.

To further enhance roof integrity, approximately 378 linear feet of deteriorated parapet cap metals were removed and replaced. Repairs were made to the underlying membrane, and the seams were sealed to ensure long-term waterproofing.

After the completion of all the repairs, the roof was thoroughly cleaned and prepared for coating. A multi-layer coating system was applied, including a base layer, seam and penetration reinforcement fabric, an additional coat over detailing areas, and a final topcoat designed to provide long-term durability and energy efficiency. All work was completed in accordance with the specifications required for a 10-year system warranty, extending the roof’s lifespan and ensuring long-term protection.