ServicesFoam Roofing
Foam Roofing in Florence, AZ
We spray new foam roofs, recoat worn ones and fix the spots where old foam has started to fail. Foam suits flat and low-slope roofs. It forms one continuous layer with no seams to leak and adds insulation to your home. The same few people handle your roof the whole way through.
What a Foam Roof Is and When It Makes Sense
A foam roof starts as two liquids mixed at the spray gun. They expand within seconds into a rigid layer that bonds to the roof below. There are no seams and no fasteners poking through, so water has fewer places to get in. Then the foam gets a coating, because bare foam breaks down in sunlight.
Foam is a good fit for flat and low-slope roofs with parapet walls, scuppers and rooftop AC units. It can often go right over an existing roof if that roof is dry and sound, which can save you a tear-off. It also adds insulation on top of the house, right where the summer sun hits hardest.
We keep our crew small on purpose. The person who looks at your roof is on the rig the day we spray, and back again to check the coating.
What the Work Includes
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Moisture check before anything else
We probe the existing roof for wet spots. Foam sprayed over wet material traps that water, so we find it first.
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Removing wet or loose material
Soaked insulation, rotted spots and loose old roofing come out down to a solid surface. We replace damaged decking if we find it, and we show you photos before we do.
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Foam sprayed to a set thickness
We build the foam to at least an inch and add more where we need to shape slope toward the drains. That extra pitch is how we get rid of low spots that hold water.
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Detail work at edges and openings
Parapet walls, scuppers, vent pipes and AC stands are where most foam roofs leak. We spray up and around each one and seal the edges by hand.
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Protective coating
An elastomeric coating goes over the foam in more than one coat. It shields the foam from UV and reflects heat. Granules can be added in walk paths around equipment.
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Recoats for existing foam roofs
If your foam is still solid but the coating is worn, a cleaning, spot repairs and a fresh coat can add years to the roof without a full redo.
Questions about Foam Roofing?
Call(520) 395-8127Signs Your Foam Roof Needs Work
Tan or powdery foam showing
When the coating wears through, the foam underneath turns brown and chalky. Sun eats it from there, so this is the time to recoat.
Blisters or soft spots
A bubble or a spongy area underfoot usually means moisture got under the foam. Those spots need to be cut out and refilled.
Water standing after a rain
Puddles that sit a day or more wear the coating fast. The fix is usually reshaping slope with new foam.
Cracks around vents and AC units
Equipment moves a little and people walk around it. Hairline cracks there are often the first place water finds a way in.
Small holes from birds
Birds peck at foam, especially where the coating is thin. Each hole is small, but they let water and sun into the foam.
Stains on ceilings near a wall
Leaks on foam roofs often show up near a parapet or scupper. The stain inside may sit a few feet from where the water enters.
How a Foam Job Goes
- 1
We walk the roof
We check the foam or the old roof, test for moisture and look at drainage, parapets and equipment. Then we tell you plainly whether a recoat will do or you need new foam.
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You get a written estimate
It lists the square footage, foam thickness, coating type and any tear-off or deck repair. You know what you are paying for before we start.
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Prep day
We clean the surface, pull wet material and mask off windows, walls and anything near the roof edge. We ask you to move cars away from the house, since foam overspray can drift.
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Spray day
We start early and keep an eye on the wind. If it picks up, we stop rather than risk overspray. Foam can't go down on a wet surface, so we watch the weather too.
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Coating and final walk
Coating goes on after the foam cures. We clean up, then walk the finished roof with you and point out the spots to watch over time.
What Moves the Price of a Foam Roof
Every foam roof gets priced on what we find up there. A recoat on sound foam costs much less than new foam over a torn-off roof. We give you a written number before any work starts, and we call you before changing it if something hidden turns up.
- Roof size and layout
- More square footage means more material and more time. Several small roof sections take longer than one open roof of the same size.
- What is underneath
- Dry, solid roofing can often stay. Wet insulation or damaged decking has to come out first, and that adds labor.
- Foam thickness and slope
- Building up extra foam to fix ponding uses more material. A roof that already drains well needs less.
- Coating type
- Acrylic and silicone coatings cost differently and wear differently. We explain both and which one fits your roof.
- Openings and edges
- Every AC unit, vent and scupper needs hand detailing. A roof crowded with equipment takes longer than a clean one.
Foam Roofing Questions
How long does a foam roof last?
The foam itself can last a long time if the coating stays in good shape. The coating is what wears, and it needs a recoat every several years depending on the product and how much sun the roof gets. Keep up with recoats and you may never need to replace the foam.
Can you spray foam over my old roof?
Often, yes. If the old roof is dry and well attached, foam can go right over it. If we find wet or loose areas, those come out first. We show you what we found before deciding.
What warranty comes with a foam roof?
We offer a 30-year manufacturer warranty through roofing material providers. On a foam job, we go over which foam and coating products are part of that and what upkeep keeps it valid, so you know where you stand before we start.
Do I need to leave the house while you spray?
No. You can stay home. Keep windows shut on spray day and park cars away from the house. The smell fades quickly once the foam sets.
Will foam work on my sloped roof?
Foam is made for flat and low-slope roofs. For a steeper roof, tile roofing or shingle roofing is usually the better choice. If your home has both, we can handle each section with the right material.
Do you work outside Florence?
Yes. We do foam work in nearby towns like San Tan Valley, Coolidge and Casa Grande, with the same small crew on every job.
Ready to Look at Your Foam Roof
Tell us what you are seeing up there, whether it is worn coating, puddles or a leak by the parapet. We will talk it through and set a time to walk the roof.