Flat commercial roof failing? TPO vs EPDM, plain answers.
TPO vs EPDM: honest, no-nonsense answers from TruRoof, commercial roofing in Eastgate, OH.
Your Eastgate warehouse or office has a flat roof that's failing. Water is pooling, and you're worried about the next big storm. You've been told TPO and EPDM are your options, but you don't know which one will actually last. You need the truth, not a sales pitch—especially for a commercial roof near Eastgate Mall.
Flat commercial roofs in Eastgate take a beating. Hot Ohio summers, ice in winter, and heavy spring rain cause membranes to crack, blister, and leak. TPO is a white, heat-reflective material that lowers cooling bills. EPDM is a black rubber that handles standing water better. Most local buildings with proper drainage choose TPO. If your roof holds water after a storm, EPDM might be the safer bet.
A full commercial roof replacement in Eastgate usually runs from $5 to $9 per square foot, depending on the membrane and the building's size. TPO tends to be slightly cheaper to install than EPDM. The job takes a crew of 5 to 7 about a week for a typical 10,000-square-foot roof. Removing old layers, fixing bad decking, and adding insulation add time and cost. If your roof is small or has lots of equipment, expect the price to shift.
Start by checking your roof's drainage. Walk up after a rain and see if water stands for more than 48 hours. That tells you a lot about whether EPDM is needed. If water drains fine, TPO is likely your best bet. Call TruRoof for a free roof assessment. We'll measure slope, check for ponding, and give you a straight recommendation. Don't let a contractor push you into one membrane just because that's all they install.
Once the right membrane is on your roof, you stop worrying every time it rains. Your building stays dry, your cooling bills drop in summer, and you get a manufacturer warranty that lasts 20 years or more. You move on to running your business, not chasing roof leaks.
What people in Eastgate 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 Eastgate 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 Eastgate and the area around it.