TPO vs EPDM for your flat commercial roof
Straight answers for building owners in Cold Spring, KY. Local commercial roofing that fits your roof.
You run a business or manage a building in Cold Spring, maybe near the Town Center or out by 275. Your flat roof is aging and you keep hearing TPO this, EPDM that. You need to know which one handles Kentucky summers and ponding water before you make a call.
Flat roofs fail in two ways here: heat beating down in July and water sitting after a storm. TPO is a white, single-ply membrane. It reflects sunlight, so the roof surface stays cooler. That cuts your cooling bill. TPO is heat-welded at the seams, which makes a tight bond.
EPDM is a black rubber sheet, often fully adhered. It handles ponding water better than TPO. If your roof has spots where water sits for more than 48 hours, EPDM may last longer. The trade-off is heat: a black roof absorbs more sun, so your building works harder to stay cool. For most flat commercial roofs around Cold Spring and Campbell County, TPO is the practical first choice. But drainage changes the answer.
Book a roof assessment this week. A technician will check your slope, drains, and current membrane condition. TruRoof can map the ponding areas and show you which material gives you the most years for your dollar. Don't just guess and pick a color.
Once the right membrane is installed, your roof sheds water properly and cuts heat gain. You stop patching leaks every season. Your building stays dry, your energy costs settle down, and you move on to running your business.
What people in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring and the area around it.