Case Study · Modesto, CA · 2025-10-12

Beto's Bakery Commercial Coating

Elastomeric roof coating on an aging flat commercial roof at Beto’s Bakery (801 4th St, Modesto). The coating extends roof life. No full tear-off needed. Lower cost. Less downtime.

Commercial Coating

Beto’s Bakery, Modesto.

System:
Elastomeric roof coating over existing flat roof membrane
Scope:
Full surface prep of deteriorated commercial flat roof. Seam repairs at all cracked joints. New flashing at penetrations and pipe boots. Elastomeric coating applied across entire roof surface. New metal edge trim and downspout installation. Two-week turnaround.
Location:
801 4th St, Modesto, CA · Stanislaus County
Completed:
October 2025
Before
Deteriorated flat roof with failing penetration flashing at Beto's Bakery before coating
After
Pristine white elastomeric coating around pipe penetrations at Beto's Bakery after coating

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Reviewed by Mario Espindola, Founder & GAF Master Elite Installer·Last updated

Behind the project

How we approach every Central Valley project.

Every roofing project we complete in the Central Valley follows the same rigorous process — whether it’s a residential reroof, a commercial flat-roof replacement, or a single-shingle repair. We start with a free on-site inspection. Our certified inspector walks the entire roof, checks all flashing, vents, valleys, and pipe boots, and inspects the attic for moisture and ventilation issues. We document the inspection with photos and deliver a written report within 24 hours. No pressure, no hard sell. If your roof is healthy, we say so in writing.

Once you approve the project scope, we schedule the work. Most residential roofs take one to three days depending on size and complexity. Commercial flat-roof projects run three to ten days. We monitor weather forecasts closely and reschedule if rain is expected. We protect landscaping with tarps and clean up debris daily. Materials get staged on-site the day before crew arrival. Permits get pulled before work begins — we handle every permit, every required inspection, and all paperwork. Homeowners and building owners never deal with the city or county building department directly.

The materials we install are not the cheapest options on the market — and that’s by design. As OC Platinum Preferred contractors, we install Owens Corning Duration shingles, Total Protection Roofing System components, and the full line of OC accessories that qualify your roof for the Platinum Protection Limited Warranty. As GAF Master Elite contractors, we install Timberline HDZ shingles, the Weather Stopper roofing system, and qualifying GAF accessories that unlock the Golden Pledge warranty. As CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster contractors, we install Landmark architectural shingles and the 5-Star Protection system. Each of these top-tier warranties is unavailable through uncertified contractors. Our certifications are earned through years of training, install audits, and ongoing customer satisfaction tracking.

The crew matters as much as the materials. Our crews are W-2 employees of Econo Roofing — not subcontractors. Each crew member completes annual factory training from GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed. We invest in training because the difference between a 25-year roof and a 35-year roof comes down to install detail. Proper underlayment lap. Correct nail placement and depth. Sealed flashing at every penetration. Adequate attic ventilation. None of these require special tools — just trained, supervised installers who care about the work.

Our methods reflect 30+ years of Central Valley field experience. Every project starts with attic ventilation assessment because the attic environment shortens or extends roof life by 20-30%. Inadequate ridge or soffit venting cooks shingles from the underside; we measure airflow and add ventilation as needed. We install ice and water shield in valleys and at every penetration regardless of climate zone. We use synthetic underlayment rated for high heat. We replace deck damage rather than overlay. We seal every fastener with manufacturer-approved sealants. None of this is mandatory by code, but all of it extends roof life and protects your warranty.

Mario Espindola personally reviews every project scope before work begins and walks the finished roof before the crew leaves. Three decades of Central Valley roofing experience inform every decision. He knows what fails in 110°F Modesto summers, what breaks under Sierra foothill wildfire exposure, and what holds up through atmospheric-river storms in Stockton and Sacramento. That field knowledge shapes every project recommendation we make. We register every manufacturer warranty within 30 days of completion. We send copies of the warranty paperwork, photos of the completed work, and a written workmanship warranty from Econo Roofing to every customer.

License #749551, verifiable at CSLB.ca.gov. We carry $1 million general liability insurance and full workers comp coverage. We’re bonded ($25,000 CSLB contractor bond). Family-owned and operated since 1996, with three regional offices in Delhi, Ripon, and Turlock. (209) 668-6222 reaches our team for free written estimates across all 52 cities we serve.

A note from Mario

Why this work matters to us.

Roofing is more than a transaction. The roof you install on a Central Valley home protects your family for decades. Wrong materials, wrong methods, or wrong crew, and you’re replacing it again in 12 years instead of 30. Right materials, right methods, and a properly trained crew, and your roof outlasts the mortgage. The difference is install detail, manufacturer-grade materials, and the certifications that hold contractors accountable.

Mario Espindola founded Econo Roofing in 1996. Three decades later, the company has grown to a 20-person team across three regional brands — Econo Roofing in Delhi, Nushake Roofing in Ripon, and DeHart Roofing in Turlock — but the operating principle hasn’t changed. Do the work right the first time. Document everything with photos. Stand behind the install with a written workmanship warranty. Register every manufacturer warranty within 30 days of completion. Treat every customer like they’re a neighbor — because in the Central Valley, most of them actually are.

Our credentials are earned, not bought. Econo Roofing is the only OC Platinum Preferred contractor in Stanislaus and Merced County — a tier held by fewer than 1% of US roofing contractors. We’re also GAF Master Elite (top 2% of GAF contractors), CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster (top 1% of CertainTeed contractors), and GAF Gold Elite. No other roofing contractor in the region holds all four credentials simultaneously. Each manufacturer audits our installs to maintain certification, which means we can’t cut corners on material grade, install method, or finish quality. The audits keep us honest on every project.

License #749551, verifiable at CSLB.ca.gov. We carry $1 million general liability insurance, full workers comp coverage, and a $25,000 CSLB contractor bond. Family-owned and operated. (209) 668-6222 reaches our team for free written estimates across all 52 cities we serve in California’s Central Valley and northern Bay Area edge.

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