Silicone Wall Restoration

A protective coating system that waterproofs, restores, and protects better than traditional paint

Silicone Wall Restoration is a protective coating system that waterproofs, restores and protects the exterior walls of commercial, municipal, and industrial buildings.

The benefits of silicone typically used on roofs for vertical wall restorations, delivering superior weather protection and durability.

• Installing traditional paint would be around 20% cheaper.
• A high-solids silicone coating (95% solids) vs. a high-quality paint (50% Solids) offers a thicker layer of the finished product, allowing more complete coverage.
• Painting would offer a 1-year warranty; silicone coating offers a 10-year warranty.
• The warranty for silicones is renewable. For a 10-year warranty, 20 mils of product will be installed. In year 10, perhaps 3-4 mils are left. The walls are power washed, and a new 20-mil thickness of coating is installed. A new 10-year warranty is granted.
• The durability of coating is much greater than paint. Mid-west weather conditions are unpredictable, and the strength and durability of silicone coatings give the best protection.

Paisley Farms is a three-building, high-quality vegetable processing company in Willoughby, Ohio, since 1945.

During an inspection of the current spray polyurethane foam roof system on each building, a major concern was found: deep degradation, wall cracking, and scaling paint on the concrete block walls.

The owner, originally thinking paint would fix the issues, was presented with a solution to install a silicone wall coating system.

Utilizing fibered sealants and high-solids silicone coating, the system would eliminate any further deterioration and seal the walls entirely.

Though a more expensive route, the long-standing facility would be restored with the strength to continue for years to come.

Building Exteriors Protected From Weather and Deterioration

Silicone Wall Coatings in LaGrange for preventing moisture intrusion and extending facade lifespan

Cracking stucco, moisture-damaged masonry, and weathered metal panels compromise building envelope integrity, allowing water infiltration that damages insulation and interior finishes. Silicone wall coatings provide seamless waterproofing across exterior surfaces, bonding to concrete, masonry, stucco, and metal panels to block moisture penetration while reflecting UV exposure that causes fading and material breakdown. West Roofing Systems applies these coatings as part of building envelope protection strategies that integrate with roofing and waterproofing systems, creating continuous barriers against weather-related deterioration across vertical and horizontal surfaces.

The coating process addresses surface preparation requirements specific to each substrate type, removing failing paint or previous coatings, repairing cracks, and ensuring proper adhesion before application. Silicone formulations remain flexible through temperature changes, preventing the cracking that occurs with rigid coatings when substrates expand and contract seasonally. This flexibility maintains waterproof integrity across joints, control cuts, and transitions between dissimilar materials.

Schedule an exterior wall evaluation to determine coating compatibility and surface preparation requirements.

Effective wall coating application begins with substrate evaluation, identifying moisture sources, structural cracks, and surface contamination that would prevent proper coating adhesion. Concrete and masonry surfaces require different preparation than metal panels, with porous substrates often needing primers that seal the surface and create uniform absorption characteristics. Existing coatings are tested for compatibility, with failing materials removed to expose stable substrates that support long-term coating performance.

Once coatings cure, exterior walls shed water rather than absorbing it, reducing freeze-thaw damage in masonry and preventing rust formation on metal substrates. The uniform appearance improves building presentation while the seamless coating eliminates the maintenance cycle associated with traditional paint systems that crack and peel. Buildings maintain improved weather resistance for years, avoiding the deterioration patterns that occur when moisture repeatedly penetrates exterior walls during rain events and seasonal temperature swings.

Silicone wall coatings integrate with roof coatings and flashing details to create continuous protection across the entire building envelope. This coordination prevents water migration between wall and roof systems, addressing the common failure point where separate waterproofing systems meet. West Roofing Systems evaluates these transitions during initial assessments, ensuring coating applications extend protection rather than creating new moisture pathways.

Commercial property managers considering coating applications want to understand performance expectations and how these systems compare to traditional exterior restoration approaches.

West Roofing Systems evaluates building envelope conditions to determine where silicone wall coatings provide effective protection and where substrate repairs must precede coating application. Arrange an exterior wall assessment to review coating options for your commercial property.