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When hail damages multiple buildings on the same agricultural property, the right answer is not always to specify the same roofing system for every structure. Each building must be evaluated according to its condition, interior construction, active leaks, and the cost of disturbing materials already installed beneath the roof.
That was the situation at a farm in the Bryant Road area near Dalhart, Texas. The smaller metal-roofed building was deteriorated, hail-damaged, and nearing the end of its usable life. The larger building had visible hail impact and several leaking areas, but it also had spray foam applied to the underside of the existing roof. Removing that roof would have destroyed the attached insulation and greatly increased the cost of the project.
Rather than recommending an unnecessarily expensive tear-off for both structures, our Dalhart commercial roofing team developed a two-part solution: replace the failing roof on the smaller building and restore the larger roof with a fluid-applied coating system.
The farm owner contacted Flatland Roofing & Insulation after a hailstorm left damage across the property. The smaller building’s roof was already in poor condition. Sections were deteriorating and falling apart, and the system had reached the point where coating over it would not have created a sound long-term foundation. That roof needed replacement.
The larger building presented a different challenge. It had hail impact and several areas where water was entering, but the roof itself was integrated with spray foam insulation on the interior side. A conventional tear-off would have removed more than damaged metal. It would also have required replacing the foam insulation, adding substantial material, labor, and disruption to the project.
It would have been easy to recommend two complete tear-offs, but that approach would not have represented the best value for the property owner. Good agricultural roofing decisions begin with the condition of each structure, not with a predetermined product.
On the smaller building, the existing roof no longer provided a reliable base and replacement was justified. On the larger building, enough of the system could be retained to support restoration. The objective was to stop the leaks, protect the building, preserve the interior spray foam, and avoid paying to rebuild components that did not need to be removed.
We removed the failed roofing from the smaller structure and installed a replacement metal roof. This eliminated the deteriorated material that had been falling apart and gave the building a complete new exterior roofing surface.
Metal roofing is well suited to many agricultural structures around Dalhart because it offers durable coverage for large, functional buildings and can be maintained or repaired as individual conditions arise. Proper installation and regular inspection remain important, especially after hail or high-wind events.
For the larger structure, we applied a roof coating directly over the prepared existing metal roof. The coating created a continuous restorative surface over the roof, addressed the leaking areas, and allowed the spray foam below to remain in place. For this building, the coating served as a replacement-level restoration solution without the cost and waste of removing both the roof and the adhered insulation.
Fluid-applied coatings can be especially valuable on eligible metal roofs because they conform around seams, fasteners, and penetrations. A coating is not appropriate for every roof; the substrate must be inspected and prepared, and severely failed sections may require repair or replacement first. On this Dalhart farm building, it provided the practical balance of waterproofing, preservation, and cost control the property needed.
In addition to stopping water intrusion, a reflective roof coating can reduce the amount of solar heat absorbed by the roof surface. Actual energy performance depends on the building, coating, insulation, ventilation, and operating conditions, but the restored surface added another layer of support to the existing spray foam system rather than forcing the owner to remove and replace it.
Both buildings received a solution matched to their actual condition. The smaller structure now has a replacement metal roof instead of a failing system. The larger building has a seamless coated surface, its interior spray foam remains intact, and the previous leak points are no longer allowing water inside.
The smartest commercial roofing solution is not always the one involving the most demolition. On this Dalhart farm, evaluating each building separately allowed us to replace what had failed and preserve what still provided value.
After a hailstorm, inspect metal agricultural roofs for dents, punctures, displaced panels, loose fasteners, damaged seams, and water marks inside the structure. Even when the roof remains in place, small openings around penetrations or laps can become recurring leaks.
A professional evaluation can determine whether the right path is targeted repair, metal roof replacement in Dalhart, or a restorative coating system. The decision should account for the roof condition as well as insulation, equipment, inventory, and daily operations beneath it.
Yes, when the metal roof is an appropriate candidate. The system must be inspected and prepared, active problems must be addressed, and the selected coating must be compatible with the existing substrate.
A properly specified and applied fluid system can seal vulnerable seams, fasteners, penetrations, and prepared roof surfaces. Severely deteriorated sections may still require repair or replacement before coating.
Spray foam was adhered to the underside of the existing roof. Removing the metal would also have destroyed that insulation, significantly increasing cost and waste. Restoration allowed the sound components to remain.
They can be an effective option for eligible metal roofs affected by leaks, weathering, and surface deterioration. Suitability must be confirmed through an on-site inspection.
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If hail or recurring leaks have affected a farm, warehouse, or commercial building near Dalhart, contact Flatland Roofing & Insulation. We will evaluate the complete roofing system and explain whether repair, coating, or replacement offers the best value. Request an assessment today.
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