Weather
Open Transition Flashing
You See
Stains on the wall where the addition meets the main building.
What It Means
Water gets behind the step or wall flashing, so it is rebuilt and detailed before either roof is coated.
Mixed Roofs Along US 31E
Mount Washington Metal Roof Coating
Mount Washington metal roof coating for buildings with more than one roof type. First we inspect the transitions; then we coat each roof with its own system.
One Property, Several Roof Types
Strip retail, offices, restaurants, and churches along the US 31E corridor often carry metal, low-slope, and shingle roofs on one property. A shingled sanctuary with a metal fellowship hall addition is a typical mix.
The leak usually starts where those roofs meet. We detail that joint first, then coat the metal with a metal system and coat the shingles only if they qualify.
- Flashing where a metal addition meets a shingled roof
- Gutters and eave trim at the junction
- The city permit desk before work begins
Trouble Spots On Mixed Roofs
Four conditions that show up where Mount Washington roofs change material.
Rain
Leaking Gutter Corners
You See
Drips at mitered corners and end caps along the eave.
What It Means
Solid gutters are sealed and coated with the roof; rusted-through bottoms are replaced first.
Age
Worn Shingles On The Main Roof
You See
Granules washing out of downspouts on the shingled side.
What It Means
Shingles losing granules no longer qualify for coating, so that side waits for replacement while the metal is coated.
Heat
Loose Screws On The Addition
You See
Screw heads lifted along the addition's high side.
What It Means
Heating and cooling backed them out; they are tightened or upsized and sealed before the field coat.
Benefits of Coating Your Roof
Three gains a coating brings to a Mount Washington building with a metal section.
Leaks At The Junction
Water showing up where two roofs meet.
What Coating DoesDetailed flashing plus a continuous coat closes the joint between the two roof systems.
Partial Tear-Off
A metal addition that would otherwise come off.
What Coating DoesThe addition is coated in place, so the steel and the business inside stay put.
Hot Addition
A metal fellowship hall or shop wing that heats up in summer.
What Coating DoesA white coat reflects sunlight and keeps the panels cooler.
Future Upkeep
A metal addition that will need attention again someday.
What Coating DoesA coated addition can take a fresh compatible coat later instead of new panels.
Commercial Roof Coating Options for Mount Washington
Four ways we coat roofs on Mount Washington properties.
Metal Coating For Additions
Exposed-fastener additions get screws, laps, and primer, then an acrylic or silicone field coat.
Shingle Coating Where It Qualifies
Flat, attached shingles with maker approval can be coated alongside the metal.
Silicone For Low Sections
Low-slope roofs behind storefronts that hold water take silicone.
Gutter And Trim Coating
Solid gutters and eave trim are sealed at the seams and coated inside.
Water Where Two Roofs Meet?
Tell us which roof sits higher and where the stain shows inside. That usually points straight to the flashing at the junction.
(502) 293-5676Planning A Job In Mount Washington
Five decisions, starting on the roof and ending at the city permit desk.
Inspect Your Roof
We walk each roof type separately, then trace the flashing where they meet, checking gutters, eave trim, and any curbs set near the junction.
Which Roofs Get Coated?
Metal sections with solid panels move ahead. Shingle sections are coated only if flat, attached, and approved; otherwise they wait or get replaced.
What Needs A Permit?
The city's Building Code Department reviews work inside city limits. Panel swaps, raised curbs, or foam change the scope from a plain coating.
What Gets Detailed First?
Transition flashing, gutter corners, and end laps on the addition get fabric-reinforced detail before any field coat goes down.
How Is The Work Staged?
Lifts and roof material go away from entrances and drive lanes, and spraying near parked cars is scheduled when the lot is quiet.
Towns We Cover From Shepherdsville
We coat commercial roofs in Mount Washington and these nearby towns.
Building outside these towns? Call us or send us a message.
Hillview
Miles From ShepherdsvilleOlder metal garages with layers of past patching.
Lebanon Junction
Miles From ShepherdsvilleFarm and shop roofs prone to condensation drip.
Brooks
Miles From ShepherdsvilleSeveral metal roofs sharing one unincorporated lot.
Fairdale
Miles From ShepherdsvilleStorefront roofs permitted through Louisville Metro.
Pioneer Village
Miles From ShepherdsvilleRoofs checked closely after hail for split coating.
Hebron Estates
Miles From ShepherdsvilleChurch and school-area roofs coated around occupancy.
Mount Washington Metal Roof Coating Questions
Answers for owners with buildings in Mount Washington.
Who approves commercial roof work in Mount Washington?
The city's own Building Code Department reviews, inspects, and approves construction inside city limits under the Kentucky Building Code, and its page says permits must be issued before work begins. Bring the roof area, panel type, coating product and number of coats, any panel or gutter replacement, and any new or raised curbs.
When does the state get involved?
Institutional and state-licensed buildings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and daycares, go through the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction even inside Mount Washington. Replacing panels over a daycare or adding curbs on a clinic can bring that state review. Keep the inspection records with the building files for insurers and buyers.
Can gutters and eave trim be coated with the roof?
When the metal is still solid, yes, and coating seals leaking seams at gutter corners. Rusted-through bottoms and crushed downspouts get replaced first. Built-in gutters on older buildings hold water and leaves for weeks, so they are cleaned, rust-treated, and lined with a product rated for constant moisture.
Can the metal addition be coated while the shingle roof waits?
It can. The metal section is coated as its own job, with the flashing at the junction detailed so a future shingle replacement ties in cleanly. Owners often go this way when the addition leaks now and the shingles still have years left in them.
Do restaurant roofs need anything extra?
Kitchen exhaust fans leave grease on the roof around their curbs, and coating will not bond to it. Those areas get a degreasing wash and a second check before primer, and the fan curbs get fabric-reinforced flashing because grease and heat wear coatings faster there.
Can low-slope roofs behind storefronts be coated too?
Yes. Flat or nearly flat roofs behind a storefront often hold water near the back parapet, so they take silicone after the scuppers and drains are cleared. Curbs for rooftop units get fabric-reinforced flashing, and the joint where the low roof meets a taller wall gets its own detail coat.
Coat The Metal On Your Mount Washington Building
Enter the roof size for a ballpark range, or call and tell us where the two roofs meet.