TPO or EPDM for your flat commercial roof?
Straight answers on the right membrane for Blue Ash, OH commercial roofing.
Your flat roof is failing and everyone has a different opinion. One contractor pushes white TPO. Another says black EPDM is tougher. You just need a straight answer for your building in Blue Ash before the next storm rolls through Hamilton County.
A failing flat roof usually shows up as blisters, cracks, or water ponding after rain. TPO is a white plastic-like sheet that reflects sunlight. EPDM is a black rubber sheet that absorbs heat but flexes well. In Blue Ash, summer heat and hard rains test both. The right choice depends on your roof's slope, drainage, and how much direct sun your building takes off I-71 or I-275.
A full replacement on a mid-size commercial building can take one to three weeks. TPO often runs slightly higher on material cost, while EPDM can cost more in labor due to seaming. Ponding water areas, like those near older Blue Ash retail strips, push some roofs toward EPDM. If your roof has good slope and you want lower cooling bills, TPO wins. Neither is wrong if matched to the roof.
This week, get a roof assessment that measures slope and drainage before choosing a membrane. Do not let a contractor sell you TPO just because it is popular. TruRoof can walk your Blue Ash roof, check where water sits, and explain which membrane fits your building. A one-hour inspection beats guessing through another wet season.
Once the right membrane is on, leaks stop and the building stays dry. Summer cooling costs settle down. You stop patching the same spots every spring. A roof that matches your building's slope and drainage is one you do not think about for years.
What people in Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and the area around it.