Side-by-Side Comparison
Eight factors. One clear winner.
Decision Framework
When restoration wins. When it doesn’t.
Restoration Candidate
- ✓Wet insulation below 25% of total roof area
- ✓Deck structure is sound (no compression failure)
- ✓Existing membrane has not been patched more than 4× in 5 years
- ✓No structural wood rot or deck deterioration
- ✓Building will remain in service for 10+ years
Replacement Required
- —Wet insulation exceeds 25–30% of total roof area
- —Deck structure is compromised
- —Membrane is so severely deteriorated it cannot hold a coating
- —Building ownership plans redevelopment within 5 years
- —Code violations require full system upgrade
Not sure which category your roof falls into? Our free infrared moisture survey determines restoration candidacy definitively — before you commit to any scope or spend a dollar. If your roof cannot be restored, we tell you directly. No upsell. No pressure.
Tax Advantage
Section 179 makes restoration even more compelling.
Roof restoration typically qualifies as a deductible repair expense under Section 179 — meaning the full cost may be deductible in the year of installation. Full replacement must be capitalized and depreciated over 39 years. The after-tax cost advantage of restoration is even larger than the headline numbers suggest. Consult your tax advisor for specifics.
*Tax treatment varies by jurisdiction and situation. Consult a qualified tax advisor.