Roof Maxx is a proven alternative to roof replacement that’s backed by real research. The treatment itself can restore shingle flexibility and extend roof life by up to five years for up to 80% less. Independent testers confirmed that it significantly improves flexibility, granule adhesion, moisture permeability, and impact resistance with no measurable impact on fire risk or solar panel mounts. Roof Maxx works best on aging roofs still in generally good condition, but isn’t suitable for badly damaged roofs.
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Roof Maxx is a home maintenance service for homeowners who want to extend the life of their asphalt shingles, and there’s plenty of evidence to prove it works. Published reports from independent testing on our roof rejuvenation spray showed consistent improvements in shingle flexibility and impact resistance as well as a significant reduction in moisture penetration. We do this in conjunction with our Roof Tune-Up which addresses common leak-prone areas of the roof that tend to fail.
But let’s talk about the real reason you landed on this page: you want to know whether Roof Maxx is the right option for your roof specifically. Will it actually help you get more life out of your roof and improve shingle performance, or is replacement the better choice?
Use the interactive tool below as a pre-screener, then learn more about how the treatment works so you can find out why Roof Maxx is America’s most trusted roofer™ for yourself.
Answer a few quick questions about your roof, including when it went on and what kind of condition it’s in. We’ll give you a straightforward, no-BS answer that tells you how likely you are to qualify and how much you stand to gain by booking a free assessment.
A quick qualification check for asphalt shingle roofs
Roof Maxx is a proven alternative to early asphalt shingle roof replacement that can restore shingle flexibility and extend the life of your roof for up to 80% less than replacement. The only catch? Not every roof qualifies.
Answer the questions below to get a better idea of whether it's the right fit for you. If the answer is yes, we'll tell you how to book your free, no-obligation assessment to confirm.
Special Considerations
Roof Maxx is not just a product. It’s a comprehensive, three-step total roof maintenance solution that’s designed to provide long-lasting results you can trust.
Your local Roof Maxx dealer starts with an in-person assessment of your roof. They’ll look at its condition, confirm whether your shingles qualify for treatment, and identify any problem areas that may need attention first.
Even if you don’t qualify for Roof Maxx, you still come away with useful information about your roof. Your dealer can explain what they found and recommend whether you should maintain, restore, or replace it.
All roofs need regular maintenance and repairs to continue performing well. Roof Tune-Ups let us take care of this vital step for you by fixing a wide variety of minor issues we identify along the way. Think of it like the fix-first step that helps you get as much life as possible out of your shingles.
Depending on what your local dealer offers, this may include any number of high-value services:
| Repair | What’s Involved | Average Cost |
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| Replacing Damaged Shingles | Removing damaged shingles and installing replacements that match the surrounding roof | $100-$300 |
| Repairing Nail Pops | Resetting or replacing loose nails, securing the shingle, and sealing the area | $200-$500 |
| Sealing Exposed Nail Heads | Applying roofing cement or sealant over exposed fasteners to help keep water out | $150-$300 |
| Hand-Sealing Self-Sealing Strips | Applying roofing cement beneath loose shingle tabs and pressing them back into place | $150-$300 |
| Resealing Caulking | Removing or covering failed sealant around flashing, vents, and other roof penetrations | $150-$300 |
| Replacing Rubber Grommet Screws | Removing fasteners with worn rubber gaskets and installing new sealed fasteners | $150-$300 |
| Replacing Plumbing Vent Pipe Gaskets | Removing worn or cracked seals around vent pipes and installing replacements | $250-$600 |
| Sealing Chimney Crown Cracks | Cleaning and sealing small cracks in the chimney crown to help keep water out | $150-$700 |
| Cleaning Gutters | Removing leaves and debris so water can drain away from the roof properly | $100-$250 |
| Upgrading to Hidden Gutter Hangers | Replacing or reinforcing older gutter hardware with hidden hangers | $75-$300 |
| Trimming Overhanging Branches | Cutting branches back from the roof and removing the trimmed material | $75-$250 |
| Debris Cleanup | Removing leaves, branches, and other debris sitting on the roof | Varies |
Taking care of problems like these first is incredibly beneficial because it puts your roof in the right condition for the treatment to work. It also gives your dealer a chance to address smaller maintenance issues for you so they don’t worsen over time and turn into expensive repairs.
It’s just one of the many ways we strive to give you more value for your money.
Once your roof is ready, your dealer will schedule you in for a treatment at a time that works for you. Lead a busy life? That’s okay! You don’t need to be present for us to get the job done right, but you’re more than welcome to stick around, watch us work, or even ask questions.
Scheduling the treatment on a dry day when the surface of the roof is above 36°F ensures that the solution has time to soak in properly so it can deliver maximum benefit.
On the day of your treatment:
Treating the roof takes less than an afternoon, and it doesn’t take very long to get results. In fact, many of the homeowners we work with notice an immediate improvement. We’re so confident that the treatment will significantly improve shingle flexibility that we’ll even guarantee those results for 5 years.
The treatment behind Roof Maxx started with research at the University of Maryland, where researchers discovered that certain oils could help restore aged asphalt. Roof Maxx later licensed the formula, then worked with the Ohio Soybean Council and Battelle to refine it for the U.S. market.
From day one, we knew we wanted to be able to provide a service people could trust, and the best way to do that was to ask independent researchers and labs to put it to the test. Each one explored a slightly different potential benefit and carefully evaluated whether the solution effectively delivered on it.
The results confirmed that Roof Maxx is effective on every front:
| What Researchers Tested | How They Tested It | What They Found |
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| Shingle flexibility | Testers bent 17-year-old shingles over a cylinder, then checked to see if they cracked. | Treated shingles passed all four tests. The untreated controls split or broke apart on two of them. |
| Granule adhesion | Researchers simulated natural wear and tear by brushing each shingle with a paintbrush 50 times, then checked for granule loss. | Treated shingles lost 46% fewer granules during the test. |
| Moisture penetration | Researchers measured how easily water vapor passed through treated and untreated shingles. | Roof Maxx reduced shingle permeability by about 60%. |
| Hail resistance | Testers dropped a 2-inch steel ball onto the same spot twice to simulate hail impact, then measured the dent left behind. | Dent sizes dropped by an average of 24% on the treated shingles. |
| Fire resistance | Testers built small test sections of asphalt shingle roofs, then exposed them to burning materials and open flame to assess their flammability. | Shingles treated with Roof Maxx met the highest fire resistance rating available for external fire exposure. |
| Solar-panel safety | Independent testers exposed solar-panel mounting materials to a 400% more concentrated solution of Roof Maxx, then monitored for damage. | There was no meaningful reduction in strength or any other mechanical property. |
| Environmental impact | Ohio State researchers modeled what would happen if 1% of U.S. single-family homes turned to roof restoration instead of replacement. | The results predicted a 2.8 million ton reduction in landfill waste and 1.1 metric ton reduction in CO2-equivalent emissions. |
Roof Maxx is most beneficial once asphalt shingles start drying out and losing flexibility, which usually happens when a roof is 5 to 25 years old. By this point, most asphalt shingle roofs are starting to look visibly worn and feel stiff even though they’re still in generally good condition.
There’s only one way to know for sure if you qualify for Roof Maxx: get a free assessment. If you’re wondering whether you even need one in the first place, that’s a little easier to answer.
We strongly recommend booking an appointment right away if you notice:
If your roof is already badly damaged with many missing shingles, soft spots, structural damage, severe leaks, rot, or holes in the underdecking, Roof Maxx probably isn’t the right fit. You may need repairs or even a full tear-off and total replacement instead.
Roof Maxx isn’t suitable for new roofs installed within the past few years, either, because the treatment can’t boost performance beyond what the original material already provides. It’s specifically formulated to treat age-related degradation and oil depletion, which develops over multiple years.
At this point, you probably have a pretty good idea of whether Roof Maxx sounds like the right choice for your roof. The only step left is to confirm it and get all the details from a certified dealer. And since the assessment is free, you have absolutely nothing to lose.
With Roof Maxx, there’s no need to wait for the elements and shingle aging process to force you into a costly, life-disrupting early replacement. To extend the life of your roof for less, just get a quote.
Your roof may qualify if you have aging asphalt shingles that are still in generally good condition. A Roof Maxx dealer will inspect the shingles, look for damage, and determine whether roof restoration, roof maintenance, or replacement makes the most sense for you.
Yes. Independent testing found that treated shingles showed improved flexibility, granule adhesion, moisture resistance, hail impact performance, and fire resistance. Roof Maxx works by replenishing the petrochemical oils asphalt shingles lose as they age.
A Roof Maxx treatment can extend the life of qualifying asphalt shingles by up to five years. Some roofs may qualify for up to two additional treatments, depending on their condition at each assessment.
No. The treatment rejuvenates aging asphalt shingles, but it does not repair structural damage or seal leaks. Many dealers also offer a Roof Tune-Up that can address some minor maintenance issues before treatment.
Replacement may be the better option if your roof has severe leaks, rot, structural damage, holes in the decking, or widespread missing shingles. A roof assessment can determine whether the shingles are still in good enough condition for rejuvenation.
With our five-year, transferable warranty, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that your roof and entire home are protected.
