Spray Foam Roofing in Lubbock, TX

Spray foam roofing is closed-cell foam sprayed on top of a roof deck or an existing roof, built up to a set thickness and sloped toward the drains, then covered with a protective coating. The foam bonds to the surface and forms one continuous layer with no seams, so there are no laps for wind to lift. It also adds insulation above the deck, which helps a flat-roofed building stay cooler under the West Texas sun.

Why it fits flat roofs here

Many shops, offices, warehouses and farm buildings around Lubbock have low-slope roofs. Those roofs take the full summer sun, and Wikipedia's climate table shows Lubbock averaging about 92 days a year at 90F or hotter. Seams and flashing are where most flat roofs fail. A foam roof wraps around curbs, vents and parapets in one piece, and it can often go over an existing roof that is sound and dry, which saves the cost and mess of a full tear-off.

Hail, wind and coatings

Wikipedia notes that Lubbock sits on the southwestern edge of Tornado Alley and that spring brings the risk of very large hail. The foam itself is the insulation; the coating on top is what faces the weather. HomeAdvisor lists silicone topcoats at $1.40 to $2.50 per square foot and acrylic at $0.15 to $0.75 in materials, and it says foam roofs typically need recoating every 10 to 15 years. After a hailstorm, a foam roof should be checked for dents or punctures through the coating. Small damage is usually repaired by cleaning, sealing and recoating the spot.

When a foam roof is not the answer

Foam roofing is for low-slope roofs. It is not a fix for a steep shingle roof. If the existing roof has trapped water, the wet material has to come out first, because foam over a soaked roof seals the problem in. Deck damage, failed drains and rusted metal need repair before spraying. We inspect for those problems and tell you if a foam roof does not make sense.

How we approach a roof

We walk the roof, check drains and parapets, look for soft spots and wet insulation, and note what is on the roof: curbs, units, vents and conduit. The quote lists foam thickness, coating type and coats, any tear-off or repairs, and the price. Application needs dry surfaces and calm wind, so we watch the forecast closely in spring.

Insulation value

Closed-cell foam carries an R-value of R-5 to R-7 per inch in HomeGuide's figures, so a few inches on the roof add meaningful insulation above the deck while keeping the building's ceiling space free. For metal buildings, foam on the roof can be paired with closed-cell on the walls inside.

Send us the building type, rough roof size and any leaks you have noticed. We will inspect and send a written roof plan and price. Get a free estimate