Shop And Barn Stay In Use
Coating goes on from the roof, so equipment, feed, and stored crops stay where they are. Work moves along the roof in sections, away from the bays in use that day.
Pima, Arizona
Pima Roof Coating
We handle roof coating in Pima for metal farm shops, barns, and ag buildings along US-70. Laps get sealed and rust gets primed before any topcoat goes on.
Metal Farm Buildings Along US-70
Pima has long been a farming town on the Gila River, and its working buildings show it: equipment shops, hay barns, and storage sheds under exposed-fastener metal roofs.
Those roofs need lap sealing and rust priming before coating. Open laps and loose screws leak first, and rust spreads from every washer that has dried out.
- Backed-out screws and dried washers replaced
- End laps and side laps sealed with tape or sealant
- Rust ground back and primed at laps and screw rows
- Open-sided bays and big doors planned around equipment
What Pima Shop And Barn Roofs Show
Metal ag buildings tend to fail at the same few details.
- Inside The Building
Rust On Equipment And Bales
Rust flakes dropping onto equipment or bales mean the panels above are corroding at laps or screws.
On The RoofRust Bloom At Side Laps
Water held between overlapping panels rusts the laps first. Those get cleaned, primed, and sealed.
- Inside The Building
Drips Across An Open Bay
Lines of drips across an equipment bay after storms trace back to a row of loose screws above.
On The RoofLoose Screw Rows
Wind and daily heat cycles loosen screws over time. New screws with fresh washers close the holes.
- Inside The Building
Daylight Through The Roof
Pinpoints of daylight seen from inside mean holes in the panels, which need replacing before coating.
On The RoofPinholed Panels
Panels with holes rusted through get replaced with a matching profile so the coating covers solid steel.
- Inside The Building
Dust Coating Everything Inside
Shops and barns with big open doors collect dust, and the roof surface collects it too.
On The RoofDirt Baked Onto Panels
Dust and bird debris bake onto the panels. A thorough wash comes first so primer reaches the steel.
- Inside The Building
Water At The Door Header
Water at a roll-up or sliding door header often comes from the eave trim or gutter above.
On The RoofRusted Eave Trim And Gutters
Eave trim and gutters get primed and coated with the roof, or replaced where the metal is gone.
Benefits of Coating Your Roof
On a working ag building, coating keeps the steel you have and the work below running.
Keep Panels That Hold A Screw
Firm panels stay on the barn, and the budget goes to screws, primer, lap sealing, and coating.
A Cooler Roof Over Stored Goods
A white topcoat reflects sun that rusty steel soaks up, which keeps the panel surface cooler over stored crops and parts.
Recoats Down The Road
When the topcoat wears, the barn roof gets washed and recoated over the same primed steel.
Commercial Roof Coating Options for Pima
Most Pima roofs we see are metal, with a few flat-roofed offices and packing rooms.
Metal Roof Coating
Exposed-fastener shop and barn roofs get rust primer, new screws, sealed laps, and a white topcoat.
Metal Roof Coating Details
Acrylic Roof Coating
Steep metal roofs on barns and sheds shed water fast enough for acrylic, the usual topcoat on ag metal.
Acrylic Roof Coating Details
Spray Foam Roofing
Flat-roofed farm offices and packing rooms can take spray foam for added insulation, topped with a coating.
Spray Foam Roofing DetailsRust Spreading From The Screws?
Call with the building size and how long the leaks have been showing. Rust caught at the surface is still a coating job.
Call Us(623) 310-0164
How We Coat A Farm Shop Or Barn
Each step works around the equipment and stock inside.
Step 1
Step 2- 1
Inspect Your Roof
We check every lap and screw row, look for daylight through the panels from inside, and note gutters and eave trim.
- 2
Plan Around The Bays
Roof sections get lined up with what is stored below, so equipment can move and doors can stay usable.
- 3
Wash And Treat Rust
The panels get pressure washed, loose scale is wire-brushed, and rust primer goes on bare steel.
- 4
Fasten And Seal
New screws and washers replace worn ones, and laps get seam tape or brush-grade sealant.
- 5
Topcoat The Panels
Acrylic or silicone goes on in passes, heavier along screw rows and laps where wear starts.
Nearby Towns We Serve
Pima sits northwest of Safford on US-70, with Thatcher between the two.
Pima Roof Coating Questions
Questions from owners of shops, barns, and ag buildings.
Asked Most Often
How Do I Maintain a Coated Commercial Roof?
Walk the roof before monsoon season, again after the cold months, and after any hail or wind event. On a farm building, clear dust and leaves from gutters, look for bare spots around screw rows and skylights, and patch punctures with a compatible coating before water gets under it.
Dated photos from each visit make wear easy to track.
Who Handles Roof Permits In Pima?
The Town of Pima, through its own Planning and Zoning office. Ag buildings and commercial buildings can be treated differently, so a call to the town before work starts sorts out what applies.
Can You Coat A Barn With Open Sides?
Yes. Open-sided barns and equipment sheds coat the same way as closed shops, with extra care at the eaves where wind lifts panels.
Do You Replace Rusted Panels?
Panels rusted through get replaced with a matching profile before coating, since coating over a hole leaves a weak spot.
Will The Coating Hold Up To Wind?
A coating stuck to clean, primed steel moves with the panels. The fasteners and laps underneath carry the wind load, which is why they get checked and replaced first.
Can Work Happen During Harvest?
Yes, if the roof sections over busy bays are scheduled for quieter days. Coating moves section by section, so the busiest doors stay open.
What Do Skylight Panels Need?
Brittle fiberglass skylight panels get replaced, and the edges of firm ones get fabric and coating.
Get A Free Estimate For Your Pima Building
Get a ballpark range for the shop or barn, or call to talk through the rust and leaks.