Flat commercial roof leaking? TPO vs. EPDM—what's right for your building?
Straight answers for Edgewood, KY business owners choosing a flat roof membrane.
Your building off Dixie Highway or near Crestview Hills Town Center has a flat roof that blisters and holds water. Everyone says TPO or EPDM, but you need the real difference before you spend thousands.
TPO is a white plastic membrane that reflects heat. EPDM is a black rubber membrane. On Edgewood commercial buildings, TPO often cuts summer cooling costs because it bounces sunlight back. EPDM works better where water ponds for hours after rain. If your roof has drains that clog or a low slope that never fully dries, that matters.
Cost depends on square footage, tear-off, and insulation. Replacing a 5,000-square-foot flat roof starts in the mid-five figures. TPO often runs slightly less per square foot than EPDM. Your final number shifts with the roof’s condition, access, and how many layers need removing.
Get a roof inspection this week. Don’t just pick based on a brochure. TruRoof can walk your building, check slope and drainage, and tell you which membrane actually fits. Call us for a free, no-pressure assessment.
Afterward, you stop watching the weather. Water drains. The building stays cooler in summer. You don’t think about leaks anymore.
What people in Edgewood 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 Edgewood 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 Edgewood and the area around it.