New Research Proves 4 Major Benefits of Restoration
July 27, 2026
Reroofing is not always necessary for commercial structures—instead, roof restorationhas emerged as viable alternative. New research bears this out. APOC and Cotney Consulting Group have found that roof restoration can lead to improved profit productivity, enhanced labor efficiency, greater time efficiency, and stronger margins for contractors.
Valcourt Group has added commercial roofing services, including maintenance, repairs and reroofing, with initial operations launching in the Tampa and Orlando markets.
Solvane Group acquired Evolve Restoration in a $50 million deal, expanding its restoration services platform and relocating its headquarters to Dallas.
Canada's Austin Roofing & Waterproofing has secured a 26-building commercial roof restoration project across Hamilton, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
An APOC benchmark study found commercial roof restoration projects generated higher profit margins and required less labor than traditional reroofing work.
Fluid-applied system simplifies installation, reduces errors, and expands to wall applications while supporting faster project completion and improved durability.
Fiber-reinforced sprayable roofing product gains industry recognition for improving waterproofing efficiency and reducing labor compared to traditional seam tape and fabric methods.
Roof restoration represents an effective, minimally disruptive, and cost-optimized solution to elevate a commercial roof’s performance compared to a complete tear-off.