TPO vs EPDM for your flat commercial roof? Here's the difference.
Plain answers from a commercial roofing team that knows Bridgetown, OH.
Your flat roof is showing its age. You hear TPO is white and saves energy. Someone else says EPDM rubber lasts forever with ponding water. You need a straight answer before you pick. In Bridgetown, the wrong choice costs more later.
TPO is a white membrane. It reflects heat. That keeps your building cooler in summer. It lowers your air conditioning bill. Most warehouses and offices near I-74 use it. EPDM is a black rubber sheet. It absorbs heat. If your roof holds standing water after rain, EPDM handles that better. In Cincinnati's hot summers and freezing winters, TPO makes sense for most commercial buildings.
Cost depends on your roof size and how many layers need removal. A simple TPO overlay on a small office might run lower. A full tear-off on a big retail space costs more. EPDM often costs a bit less up front. But TPO can save money over time through lower energy bills. Any price talk needs an actual roof inspection. Never trust a number given over the phone without looking at your roof.
This week, walk your roof with a flashlight. Look for cracks, bubbles, or seams pulling apart. Do not slap a coating over failing rubber. That traps moisture and rots the deck. Call TruRoof for a free roof assessment. We check your slope, drainage, and deck condition. Then we match the right membrane to your building. No guesswork.
Once the new roof is on, you stop worrying about every storm. Your energy bills stay steady. Your tenants or inventory stay dry. You picked the right material for this climate. The roof just works, year after year.
What people in Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown and the area around it.