United Building Consultants

Making America More Energy Efficient, One Commercial Building At A Time.

2 minute quiz

Restore, recover or replace?

Most commercial roofs get replaced years before they need to be. Answer six questions about your building and we'll tell you which path actually fits the condition of your roof — and roughly what it should cost.

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How the three options compare

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 RestorationRecoverReplacement
Typical cost per sq ft$2 - $4$5 - $8$8 - $15
Disruption to tenantsMinimalModerateSignificant
Added service life10 - 20 years15 - 20 years20 - 30 years
Tear-off waste to landfillNoneNoneEntire roof
Energy savingsHigh (reflective)ModerateVaries