Agricultural Roof Coating for Barns, Pole Buildings and Farm Sheds
A rusty or leaking barn roof can usually be saved. We clean it, treat the rust, seal every seam and screw, and coat it so it keeps your hay, equipment and livestock dry for years.
Built for the buildings on your farm
Farm roofs are big, they're often old, and most are corrugated or ribbed steel. They rust first at the screws and where panels overlap, then they start to leak. Coating them is one of the cheapest ways to keep a building working.
- Bank barns and hay barns
- Pole barns and machine sheds
- Dairy, hog and poultry barns
- Equipment and grain storage
- Run-in sheds and outbuildings
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- Stops leaks at seams, laps and screw heads
- Seals over surface rust so it stops spreading
- Adds years before replacement is on the table
- No tear-off, so the building stays in use while we work
What it costs compared to a new roof
Tearing off a large barn roof and putting on new steel means paying for removal, disposal, new panels, trim and labor. Nationally, metal roof replacement commonly runs about $8 to $25 per square foot. On a 5,000 square foot barn, that adds up fast.
Coating costs a fraction of that. The price depends on the size and pitch of the roof, how much rust there is and which coating fits. After the free inspection you get an exact price in writing before any work starts.
Coating vs Replacement
Farm roofs we've coated
Bank barns, pole sheds, run-ins and Quonsets. Drag the sliders to compare.
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How we make sure the coating holds
A coating is only as good as the prep under it. Most of the job happens before any coating goes on.
Inspect
We walk the roof and check the panels, screws, laps and flashing. If panels are rusted through or the structure is failing, we'll say so.
Power wash
Dirt, chalky paint and loose rust come off so the coating can bond to the metal.
Treat rust
Rusted areas are treated before anything goes over them, so the rust stops spreading under the coating.
Seal the weak points
Seams, laps, screw heads and penetrations get sealed first, since that's where barn roofs leak.
Coat
We apply an industrial-grade aluminum roof coating across the full roof.
Walk through it with you
We look over the finished roof together and hand over your guarantee and warranty paperwork.
The prep, on a real roof
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We work around your operation
A farm doesn't stop for a roofing crew. We schedule around your work, keep our equipment out of your way, and talk with you before we wash or spray near livestock or stored feed.
Why farmers hire ProGrade
Ten years coating roofs
Agricultural buildings are our main work.
Licensed and insured
You're covered while we're on your property (PA HIC #PA200235).
Free inspection, written estimate
In person, on your roof, with a price in writing.
Written workmanship guarantee
Plus the coating manufacturer's warranty.
Owner-run
You talk to William, the person responsible for the work.
Straight answers
We'll tell you if your roof needs replacing instead. Coating only goes on roofs it will hold up on.
Barn roof coating questions
In most cases, yes. Surface rust gets cleaned and treated before any coating goes on. If a panel is rusted through, it needs replacing first, and we'll point that out during the inspection.
Usually not for the whole job. We'll tell you ahead of time if an area needs clearing while we wash or coat.
It depends on the size of the roof and the weather. You'll get a realistic schedule with your written estimate.
Coatings need dry weather and mild temperatures to cure, so we schedule around the weather. Book an inspection in the off season to get on the schedule early.
Get your barn roof looked at for free
Call or text (724) 972‑8262, or fill out the short form and we'll set up a time to come look at your roof. The inspection and written estimate are free.
PA HIC #PA200235 · Fully insured · Serving Western PA, eastern Ohio, northern WV and Virginia