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Orlando Silicone Roof Coating Contractor for Commercial Flat Roofs
Fiddler’s Roofing provides commercial roof coatings, flat roof repair, and roof-restoration evaluations for Orlando property owners, building owners, property managers, and facility managers.
A silicone roof coating may restore a qualifying existing roof without a complete tear-off. Before recommending a coating, our team evaluates the roofing materials, seams, penetrations, drainage, insulation concerns, previous repairs, surface condition, and the source of any roof leaks.
Fiddler’s works with Progressive Materials and SOPREMA roof-coating systems. The correct product, surface preparation, application rate, and warranty option depend on the existing roof and manufacturer requirements.
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- Florida Certified Roofing Contractor
- License CCC1333004
- Serving Central Florida Since 2003
- Financing Available
Commercial Roof Coatings and Flat Roof Repair in Orlando
A flat roof is not completely flat. It must maintain sufficient slope and drainage toward drains, scuppers, gutters, or other approved outlets.
Roof leaks may begin at:
- Open or deteriorated seams
- Failed flashing
- Rooftop equipment
- Curbs and penetrations
- Drains and scuppers
- Rusted screws or fasteners
- Damaged metal roofing panels
- Splits in modified bitumen
- Previous repair areas
- Ponding-water locations
- Edges and transitions
A roof coating should not be used to cover unresolved problems. Flat roof repair, seam work, drainage corrections, wet-material removal, and other necessary preparation must be completed before the field coating is installed.
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Want to extend your roof’s lifespan and significantly reduce building operating costs? Explore our informative guides below to learn how silicone coating technology can save you up to 50% compared to a full roof replacement, reflect up to 88% of UV rays, and lower your overall energy consumption.
Is the Existing Roof a Candidate for Restoration?
A commercial roof may be considered for coating when the existing roof remains sufficiently serviceable and compatible with the proposed system.
The inspection determines whether the project requires flat roof repair, restoration, partial replacement, or complete roof replacement.
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A coating project may be appropriate when:
- The roof substrate is approved by the manufacturer
- The roof is reasonably dry
- Wet or damaged areas can be isolated and repaired
- The deck remains serviceable
- Drainage can be maintained or corrected
- Seams and penetrations can be properly prepared
- Adhesion requirements can be met
- The building owner wants to evaluate restoration before replacement
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A coating-only approach may not be appropriate when:
- Wet insulation affects a large area
- The roof deck has significant deterioration
- Structural damage is present
- Major roof leaks remain unresolved
- Mold or mildew conditions require separate remediation
- The existing materials are incompatible
- Drainage problems cannot be responsibly corrected
- The roof no longer meets the requirements of the proposed warranty system
Progressive Materials Silicone Roof Coating Systems
Progressive Materials manufactures silicone roof-coating systems designed for commercial roof restoration. Its silicone products are intended to create a seamless field membrane and resist weathering, UV exposure, and ponding-water conditions when installed as part of an approved system.
The Fiddler’s Roofing and Progressive Materials co-branded literature highlights several potential benefits for qualifying roofs:
- A seamless coating membrane
- Reduced tear-off
- Resistance to UV exposure
- Reflective white surfaces
- The ability to recoat an eligible roof later
- Low-VOC positioning
- Potential manufacturer-backed watertight warranties
- Less roofing debris compared with full replacement
These are product and system benefits—not a promise that every aging roof can be coated.
Reflectivity and Surface Temperature
Progressive Materials’ co-branded energy-savings literature states that a qualifying white silicone coating may reflect up to 88% of incoming solar energy. It also cites studies in which white silicone coatings reduced roof-surface temperature by approximately 50–60°F under certain hot-weather conditions.
Actual performance depends on:
- The selected coating
- Installed thickness
- Roof color
- Existing roofing system
- Insulation
- Building envelope
- HVAC efficiency
- Shade and orientation
- Roof condition
- Orlando weather conditions
Fiddler’s does not guarantee that every commercial building will achieve the same temperature or cooling-cost reduction.
SOPREMA Roof Coating Options
Fiddler’s also works with SOPREMA coating and maintenance systems for qualifying commercial roofing projects.
SOPREMA’s current product line includes silicone and acrylic elastomeric roof coatings, primers, mastics, flashing materials, and other restoration accessories. Its ETERNA-SIL products include liquid-applied silicone coatings designed to form an elastomeric, vapor-permeable membrane with resistance to ponding water.
The exact SOPREMA system depends on:
- Existing roofing materials
- Moisture condition
- Surface porosity
- Adhesion testing
- Ponding-water exposure
- Required primer
- Drainage
- Detail work
- Warranty requirements
- Application conditions
One coating should not be substituted for another without reviewing the manufacturer’s current technical documents.
Roof Coatings for Metal Roofing, Modified Bitumen, and Single-Ply Systems
Depending on the existing system and manufacturer requirements, roof coatings may be evaluated over certain:
- Commercial metal roofing
- Modified-bitumen roofing
- TPO or other approved single-ply systems
- Previously coated roofs
- Other approved commercial flat roof substrates
This does not mean every metal roof, TPO membrane, or modified-bitumen roof can be coated without preparation.
Metal Roofing
A metal roof evaluation may identify:
- Rusted or loose fasteners
- Open seams
- Failed sealant
- Corrosion
- Damaged panels
- Loose trim
- Problems around penetrations
- Previous coating failure
These conditions must be addressed before the field coat is applied. Coating cannot correct a structurally failed panel or inadequate attachment.
Modified Bitumen
Modified bitumen may require cleaning, repair of splits and seams, treatment of exposed asphalt, and a compatible primer or bleed-blocking product.
TPO and Other Single-Ply Roofs
A single-ply roof may require membrane-specific cleaning, repairs, adhesion testing, and an approved primer. Existing wet insulation, membrane damage, or incompatible previous repairs may change the recommendation.
Commercial Silicone Roof Coating Installation Process
Successful installation depends heavily on surface preparation. Silicone should not simply be rolled over a dirty or leaking flat roof.
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1. Roof Inspection
We evaluate the existing roof, roofing systems, drainage, seams, penetrations, previous repairs, visible moisture indicators, and accessible interior conditions.
2. Moisture and Substrate Evaluation
The scope identifies known wet or damaged areas and whether additional moisture investigation is recommended.
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3. Cleaning
The roof surface is cleaned according to the selected system. This may include removal of dirt, biological growth, loose coating, debris, grease, and other contaminants.
4. Flat Roof Repair and Detail Preparation
Approved repairs are completed at seams, flashing, fasteners, curbs, drains, penetrations, and damaged materials.
5. Primer and Adhesion Requirements
The contractor confirms whether the roofing materials require a primer, bleed blocker, adhesion test, or other preparation.
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6. Silicone Application
The field coating is installed at the specified coverage rate or target thickness.
The written proposal should identify:
- Product name
- Surface-preparation scope
- Repairs
- Primer
- Number of coats, where applicable
- Target wet or dry mil thickness
- Coverage rate
- Detail materials
- Warranty option
- Exclusions
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7. Final Inspection
The completed roof is reviewed for field coverage, seams, flashings, penetrations, drains, transitions, cleanup, and applicable warranty documentation.
Progressive Materials’ co-branded brochure summarizes its basic process as power washing, preparing joints and flashings, and applying the coating. The actual commercial installation scope should be more detailed than those three marketing steps.
Roof Coatings for Orlando Weather
Commercial roofs in Orlando and Central Florida are exposed to:
- Intense sun
- UV radiation
- High temperatures
- Humidity
- Heavy rainfall
- Wind-driven rain
- Thunderstorms
- Debris
- Occasional hail
- Long cooling seasons
Roof coatings can provide a protective surface against UV and weather exposure, but coating performance still depends on drainage, surface preparation, compatible materials, installed thickness, and proper maintenance.
Ponding water should not be ignored simply because a silicone product is rated for ponding-water resistance. Drains and scuppers must remain clear, and the roof should still be evaluated for underlying drainage or structural issues.
Cooling Costs and Energy Performance
A reflective roof coating may reduce solar heat absorbed at the roof surface and help lower the cooling load of a commercial building.
Progressive Materials’ literature highlights white silicone reflectivity up to 88% and reduced surface temperature under certain conditions. These are manufacturer-derived performance figures, not guaranteed energy savings for every Orlando business.
Actual cooling costs depend on:
- Insulation
- HVAC equipment
- Interior use
- Operating hours
- Roof size
- Existing membrane
- Coating color
- Air sealing
- Building envelope
- Installed system
The proposal should not promise one fixed percentage of energy savings.
An Environmentally Friendly Roof-Restoration Option
A qualifying coating project may reduce the amount of existing roofing material removed from the building.
Potential environmental benefits include:
- Less tear-off waste
- Reuse of the existing roof assembly
- Low-VOC product options
- Reflective surfaces
- The ability to recoat a qualifying roof
- Fewer replacement materials
- Reduced disruption to building operations
“Environmentally friendly” does not mean impact-free. Repairs, cleaning, primers, coating, packaging, transportation, and future maintenance still use materials and resources.
Roof Coating Cost vs. Full Roof Replacement
A silicone restoration can cost significantly less than a complete roof replacement when the existing roof is a suitable candidate.
The Progressive Materials co-branded brochure describes qualifying restoration projects as potentially costing roughly half as much as replacement, largely because the project may require less tear-off, time, and labor. That is a manufacturer estimate—not a universal Fiddler’s Roofing price.
Actual cost depends on:
- Roof area
- Existing materials
- Cleaning
- Flat roof repair
- Wet-insulation replacement
- Drainage work
- Primer
- Required coating thickness
- Detail work
- Warranty term
- Access
- Permits
- Project scheduling
A written free estimate after inspection is more reliable than a generic square-foot range.
Watertight Warranties and Proper Maintenance
Progressive Materials officially offers 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year watertight warranty options for qualifying systems installed through Certified Licensed Applicators. Eligibility depends on the selected system, roof condition, installed thickness, inspection process, documentation, maintenance, and current manufacturer requirements.
A warranty is not automatic for every coating project.
The written proposal should identify:
- Manufacturer
- System
- Warranty term
- Required thickness
- Registration process
- Inspection requirements
- Maintenance obligations
- Exclusions
- Fiddler’s workmanship coverage
A properly maintained coated roof should still receive periodic inspections. Maintenance may include cleaning drains, removing debris, reviewing seams and penetrations, identifying physical damage, and completing approved repairs.
How to Choose a Commercial Roof-Coating Contractor
Before selecting an Orlando silicone roof coating contractor, verify:
- Active Florida roofing credentials
- Current general liability documentation
- Workers’ compensation documentation
- Experience with the proposed substrate
- Manufacturer relationship or certification
- Surface-preparation process
- Moisture-evaluation process
- Written repair scope
- Primer requirements
- Target coating thickness
- Warranty eligibility
- Permit responsibility
- Final inspection process
Fiddler’s Roofing is listed by Florida DBPR as a Current/Active Certified Roofing Contractor under license CCC1333004 as of August 4, 2026. The listed expiration date is August 31, 2026, so the status should be verified again if the page is published later.
A proposal should be compared on preparation, materials, repairs, thickness, warranty, and exclusions—not price alone.
Commercial Roof Coating FAQs
Can a Silicone Coating Stop Every Roof Leak?
No. Existing roof leaks must be investigated, and damaged areas must be repaired before the field coating is installed.
Can a Flat Roof Be Coated Instead of Replaced?
Sometimes. The roof must have an eligible substrate, manageable moisture conditions, serviceable decking, acceptable drainage, and compatibility with the proposed system.
Does Silicone Resist Ponding Water?
Progressive Materials and selected SOPREMA silicone products are marketed for ponding-water resistance. That does not eliminate the need for functional drainage or correction of major underlying problems.
Is Silicone Used on Residential Roofs?
Some residential properties have eligible low-slope sections. Homeowners should review the separate residential roof coatings page.
Does a Roof Coating Require Maintenance?
Yes. Low-maintenance does not mean maintenance-free. Drains, debris, seams, penetrations, flashings, and damaged areas should be reviewed periodically.
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