Silicone Roof Coating — Steak 'n Shake Riverpoint

Project Overview

• Location: Englewood, CO (Riverpoint)
• Building Type: Quick Service Restaurant
• Size: 4,000 sq ft
• Roofing System: Silicone Coating
• Duration: 5 Days
• Facility: Steak 'n Shake
• Original Roof: TPO Membrane (15 years)

Roof Condition

This Steak 'n Shake location had a 15-year-old TPO roof that was suffering from a common but often misdiagnosed problem: grease degradation. The animal fats from kitchen exhaust had been attacking the TPO membrane over the years—a chemical incompatibility that makes TPO a poor choice for restaurants. Despite this grease attack damage, our inspection revealed the membrane was structurally sound enough to be cleaned and restored with a silicone coating rather than requiring full replacement.

• Lipid degradation from animal fats (grease attack)
• TPO membrane incompatible with restaurant environment
• Surface degradation from 15 years of kitchen exhaust exposure
• Membrane integrity compromised by chemical incompatibility

Evaluation & Approach

Despite the grease attack damage from years of animal fat exposure, our thorough inspection determined the TPO membrane was still fit to be cleaned and coated. A silicone coating provides excellent chemical resistance and creates a protective barrier that the original TPO lacked—making it ideal for correcting the membrane mismatch on this restaurant roof.

Why This Approach

• Membrane condition suitable for coating restoration
• Silicone resists grease and chemical attack unlike TPO
• Corrects the original membrane selection mistake
• Minimal business disruption—completed in just 5 days
• Significant cost savings vs full replacement
• 20-year manufacturer warranty

Scope of Work

1. Initial Inspection: Comprehensive roof assessment to identify all areas requiring attention before coating application.
2. Surface Preparation: Thorough cleaning and preparation of the existing roof surface to ensure optimal coating adhesion.
3. Repairs & Reinforcement: Address any damaged areas, seams, and penetrations with appropriate repairs and reinforcement.
4. Silicone Coating Application: Professional application of high-solids silicone coating to manufacturer specifications.
5. Quality Inspection: Final walkthrough and quality verification to ensure all work meets Rhino Roofing LLC standards.

Result

Warranty: 20-Year Manufacturer Warranty

• 20-Year Warranty: Full manufacturer warranty protecting this investment for two decades
• Chemical Resistance: Silicone coating resists grease and animal fats—solving the original problem
• Energy Savings: Reflective white surface reduces cooling costs for the restaurant
• Minimal Disruption: Completed in just 5 days with no business interruption