Restore your roof
Instead of a costly roof replacement, why not give Roof Maxx of Wadsworth a call to find out if owner Nathan Gray can restore it—giving back 5-10 years of life.
Although the formula used by Roof Maxx owner Nathan Gray is strong enough to fortify an aging roof and extend its life, the chemical composition is no threat to kids or pets, making it a smart and savvy choice. (Photography: Francis Angelone)
I f an older roof looking and acting like new again, at a fraction of what a replacement would cost, sounds too good to be true—think again. Roof Maxx of Wadsworth taps into a next-level technology treating asphalt shingles that are 10-15 years old.
“It’s rewarding to be able to help homeowners turn back the clock on their aging roofs,” says owner Nathan Gray, who has been running the service company locally the past three years. With a background in manufacturing, he was intrigued when he heard about the chemical process involved in roof restoration.
“The plant-based formula, soy methyl ester emulsion, was tested by researchers at The Ohio State University, about 10 years ago,” he explains. “This spray-on liquid oil mimics the original petrochemical oils used in asphalt shingles and restores the critical oils lost due to weathering and age. Micro-beads soak into the material to rehydrate and prevent future breaking and cracking. Shingles look like new and are fortified. Plus, since the product is natural, it’s good for the environment and safe for people and pets.”
He notes that about 80% of homes in this country have asphalt shingles, and that Ohio’s unpredictable weather, with big temperature swings, is especially brutal on roofs.
“When asphalt ages, it loses moisture and its top coating of granules begins to break off,” says Nathan. “The integrity of the shingle becomes brittle and inflexible, causing it to fail prematurely. Our treatment revives that flexibility for improved performance and looks.”
A Comprehensive Process
Nathan takes time to go over the process with clients. After undergoing training and certification to work with the products, he’s confident in the results he can produce.
“I go over the science-backed studies and data supporting this product,” he says. “It’s been shown to significantly decrease moisture penetration and improve your roof’s resistance to water damage. And it’s also been shown to improve the shingles’ ability to absorb hail impact. In essence, it’s like weatherproofing your roof.”
Nathan begins each project by doing a thorough roof inspection. He takes photos and then sits down with the homeowner to explain every detail.
“If the shingles aren’t a good candidate for revitalization, maybe they are too new and don’t need it, or they’re in terrible shape and it’s not worth it, I communicate that to the customer,” he says. “First, I’ll do any repairs if needed. After that I soft clean the area with bleach-free roof shampoo, then apply the oil with specialized spraying equipment. There’s no crew, just me. People tell me they like knowing I’m the only person they’ll be dealing with on the job.”
Revitalization costs around 80% less than a roof replacement, takes a couple hours to complete, and is guaranteed for at least five years, though Nathan says most people can get 10-15 years of life.
The roof seen here on a home in Medina is a good example of the homes he revitalizes. Built in 2007, the owner had noticed some of his shingles were looking weathered, with loose granules.
After a treatment, the roof is back to its former self.
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What Home Owners are Saying
Anyone who has worked with Nathan Gray and Roof Maxx has the nicest things to say, effusive praise for his pleasant demeanor, honesty and hard work ethic. These days, few companies garner 100% five-star reviews like he does. Here are a few of them:
Bry G. hired Nathan to rejuvenate the roofs on his home, garage and shed. “He did my 20-year-old roof tune-up after showing me pictures of defects up there,” he says. “Totally confident working with him, he cared, and I know the treatment did lots of good.”
Even though Richard Bing’s roof was relatively new, only seven years old, he had started to notice granule loss with his shingles. After Nathan inspected the roof, instead of taking the substantial job himself he told Richard he might be able to make a claim with the shingle manufacturer. Nathan gave him all the photos he took, and Richard made the successful claim to get a new roof. “His honesty and integrity in how he handled our project deserve recognition,” says Richard. “When the time comes for our roof to need restoration, he will be the first person we call.”
Diana Walsh reports that Nathan performed a detailed inspection on her roof, showing every angle, lost shingle and warped spot, and then explained how he could repair them and then restore her roof. Hiring him was a no-brainer. “The pricing is so much better than a roof replacement,” she says. “I’m thankful that Roof Maxx has given me time to save for a new roof. Extra care and five years of no worries. One day completion. Neat and clean work.”
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