Specialty Applications

West Roofing Systems has in-house capabilities at our LaGrange, Ohio location for projects that require unique and creative solutions.

Our teams share their industry knowledge and ingenuity to work with customers on solving their facility problems.

We have a full-service, in-house metal shop, and full-time team members that can do ANYTHING literally to a commercial roof to stop leaks, influence slope, whatever needs to be done.

The main problem of this project: The additional buildings created a “pit.” The pit was receiving water from four roof sections.

With only two drains and the amount of sand that escaped through the building, the drains quickly clogged. This created standing water in the “feet,” which allowed water to enter the building.

Adding drains was not feasible as there was no possible way to run piping in the building.

To eliminate this problem, we rerouted the four water routes with new downspouts, new gutters, building a wall, and a dormer. A custom-made 12-foot wall, custom-fit dormer with custom sloping out of wood, and foaming it all in was something innovative and creative.

The pit, surrounding walls, the new wall, and the dormer all received spray foam, coating, and granules.

We renovated 16,275 sq. ft. of concrete bleachers at Lorain's football stadium by removing the old seating, repairing cracks and damaged areas, and applying a protective urethane coating system.

The new coating creates a durable, slip-resistant surface that withstands weather and heavy use, helping the stadium remain safe and low-maintenance for years to come.

We applied a custom-color, high-solids silicone wall coating system to 12,314 sq. ft. of corrugated metal wall panels.

The project included surface preparation with scraping and pressure washing, sealing all wall penetrations, and applying a 10-mil-thick silicone coating in Mansard Brown for long-lasting protection.

The system was completed with neatly finished trim work, painted man doors, and comes with a renewable 5-year warranty.

Because spray foam is fluid-applied and self-adhering, it can easily transition from a flat surface to up and over a vertical wall.

Some roofs had a walkway system installed, but it was failing or falling apart. We can revamp those. Or perhaps nothing was there, and you'd like a designated walkway to guide students, workers, etc.

We can design and build that for you.

And integrate it into the roof system, ensuring the roof is leak-free and waterproof, and the walkway is sturdy enough for the intended traffic.

The roofs at People's Services - Parkersburg were very unique. They were designed many years ago for military strategy.

The design created many flat areas and poor drainage.

We designed wood saddles with a proper slope and spray foamed them in, making a seamless, smooth transition from a flat roof to a vertical wall.

Some drains are expected to handle a large amount of water and can never clog.

The customer wanted all existing unit curbs removed and to install a new 3’ x 10’ continuous unit curb built out of 4x4’s and ½” plywood, then covered with EPDM, which would make it impossible to lift all three units at the same time.

Our suggestion was to make them separate 2.5' x 2.5', which would make it easier to lift the units separately and also help water flow around and under the unit pad, and if any issues arise under the pad in the future. It would be easier to access.

We had the capabilities to construct the framing, metal forming, and installation of 84 unit pads.

Solutions for Buildings That Don't Fit

Specialty Applications in LaGrange for facilities with complex drainage, high traffic, or full building envelope protection needs

Stadiums require coating systems that withstand foot traffic and weather exposure. Industrial buildings need drainage modifications that prevent ponding and structural stress. Exterior walls on older structures demand restoration that stops water infiltration without total replacement. West Roofing Systems, Inc. engineers specialty roofing and building envelope applications in LaGrange for projects that exceed the scope of standard repairs or coatings. These custom solutions address water control, surface protection, and access safety on buildings where off-the-shelf methods do not apply.

Specialty work includes custom snow breaks and water diverters that control runoff, silicone coatings applied to vertical walls for weatherproofing, and spray foam systems that extend up and over parapets to create seamless building envelope protection. Fabrication services produce custom saddles for slope adjustment, casting unit pads, and modified drain systems with protective guards that prevent clogs and ice buildup.

Request a customized specialty application consultation to address project-specific challenges your building presents.

Custom fabrication allows precise slope corrections and drainage improvements where standard components cannot fit or function properly. Walkways and reinforced traffic areas provide safe, durable access routes for maintenance crews without damaging the roof membrane. Silicone wall coatings restore exterior surfaces while blocking moisture penetration, and spray foam applications create monolithic barriers that eliminate seams where leaks typically develop.

Once specialty systems are complete, water drains predictably without ponding or overflow, high-traffic areas remain intact through repeated use, and building envelopes shed weather without leaks at wall-to-roof transitions. Maintenance crews can access equipment safely, and building owners gain documentation of custom solutions that meet their facility's unique requirements. The systems installed are designed for long-term performance rather than temporary fixes.

Specialty applications require engineering that accounts for load, exposure, drainage patterns, and access needs specific to each structure. These projects involve collaboration between technicians and building managers to identify constraints, evaluate options, and fabricate components that solve problems standard products cannot address. The result is a roofing or envelope system tailored to the building rather than adapted from generic solutions.

Complex applications involve technical considerations and custom fabrication that require clear understanding before work begins.

West Roofing Systems, Inc. develops specialty solutions for buildings with unique roofing and envelope challenges. Discuss your facility's specific requirements and explore custom-engineered applications that address your needs.