TPO vs EPDM for your flat commercial roof?
A straight answer for Aurora, IN building owners, from a commercial roofing team that installs both.
You have a flat roof on your Aurora warehouse or retail space and it is starting to go. Everyone has a different opinion on the right material. TPO is white, EPDM is black rubber, and you just want to know which one stops the leaks without wasting money.
Both TPO and EPDM are single-ply membranes rolled across flat or low-slope roofs. TPO is white and reflects sunlight. That keeps a building cooler in summer, which matters when the Colorado sun beats down on Aurora rooftops along I-70 and I-225. EPDM is a black synthetic rubber. It absorbs heat, but it handles standing water very well. If your roof has ponding after rain, EPDM can be a smart pick.
Cost depends on your roof size, deck condition, and insulation needs. For a small Aurora office, a TPO or EPDM replacement often runs between six and twelve dollars per square foot installed. EPDM is sometimes cheaper up front, but TPO can lower your cooling bills over time. A roof with bad decking or lots of rooftop units will push the price higher. Either way, you are looking at a two to five day job for a typical commercial building.
Your next step is a roof assessment. Do not guess. A TruRoof crew can measure your roof's slope, map its drainage, and check for wet insulation. That tells you which membrane matches your building. Call this week before a small tear turns into interior water damage. The right answer is the one that fits your roof, not the one a neighbor used on a different building.
Once the new membrane is down, you stop worrying about every rainstorm. Your building stays dry, your energy costs level out, and you have a roof that handles Aurora's weather year after year.
What people in Aurora say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Aurora ask
can you reroof over an existing flat roof
A recover works when there is one roof layer and dry insulation. A core sample tells us in an hour.
how much does a commercial roof cost
We price by square footage, system and insulation and give you a written proposal you can put in front of the board.
commercial roof keeps leaking after repairs
When a roof fails despite repeated repairs, the membrane is likely shot. Get a core sample to check insulation. If it is wet, a full replacement or a silicone restoration coating may be needed. Stop wasting money on patches.
roof coating vs replacement flat roof
Coatings work when the roof is still structurally sound and the membrane is intact. If there are multiple leaks, ponding, or wet insulation underneath, a coating won't fix it. Get a moisture scan and a core sample before deciding.
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TruRoof handles commercial roofing in Aurora and the area around it.