Standing water on your flat roof after every rain?
Straight talk from TruRoof, TPO and EPDM flat roofing in Burlington, KY.
After a storm, puddles sit on your Burlington warehouse or store roof for days. You worry about a leak, mold, or a sagging ceiling. Ponding water is a warning sign your flat roof needs attention.
Water that stays on a flat roof more than 48 hours points to a drainage problem. Clogged scuppers or drains trap debris. Low spots form when the roof deck settles or the insulation compresses. On TPO or EPDM membranes, standing water breaks down the surface over time. Seams can pull apart. A small leak starts.
Most ponding fixes involve clearing drains, adding tapered insulation to fill dips, or repairing seams. A simple drain cleaning costs a few hundred dollars. Re-sloping a section runs higher. If the membrane is brittle from sun exposure, you may need a partial replacement. Every roof is different. A local roofer can give you a real number after looking at the roof.
This week, walk the roof with someone who knows flat roofs. Look for clogged drains, cracked caulk around penetrations, or soft spots in the membrane. Do not push standing water with a broom. That only masks the problem. Call TruRoof for an inspection. We check the slope, test seams, and map the ponding areas. Then you get a plan with no pressure.
Once the water drains, the membrane stays dry. Seams hold tight through Kentucky storms. Your ceiling stays clean and your inventory stays safe. A flat roof is meant to shed water. When it does, you stop worrying every time it rains.
What people in Burlington 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 Burlington ask
what are the downsides of tpo roofing
Seam quality and membrane thickness decide TPO lifespan. We show you the spec, not just the price.
which lasts longer tpo or epdm
EPDM is proven for decades, TPO reflects heat and welds at the seams. We explain which fits your building and budget.
TPO roof cost per square foot
TPO roofing typically costs $5 to $9 per square foot installed, including tear-off and insulation. Get multiple quotes. TruRoof can provide a detailed estimate based on your building's specifics.
small tear in TPO roof repair
Do not tape it. A small tear can let water in and ruin insulation. Wind can peel it open. A professional heat-weld repair is fast and permanent. Fix it now before it becomes a big leak and a big bill.
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TruRoof handles tpo and epdm flat roofing in Burlington and the area around it.