TPO or EPDM for your flat commercial roof? Here's the straight answer.
Clear, no-nonsense guidance for business owners in Erlanger, KY from TruRoof, your local commercial roofing team.
Your flat roof is showing its age. You've heard TPO and EPDM thrown around. Maybe your roof leaks near the drains off I-275. You need the right fix for a Kenton County building that bakes in summer and freezes in winter.
White TPO reflects sun and cuts cooling costs. That matters when your warehouse sits under the Erlanger summer heat. Black EPDM rubber soaks up heat. But it handles ponding water well. If your roof has low spots that hold water after a hard rain, EPDM might be the better call.
For most commercial roofs around here, TPO is the default pick. The white surface fights the humidity and heat we get from May through September. Cost depends on your square footage, insulation needs, and how much decking is rotted. A simple overlay might run lower. A full tear-off with new insulation runs higher. No two roofs are the same.
Get a real assessment before you decide. Do not patch a failing membrane and hope it holds. TruRoof can inspect your building near Doe Run Lake Park or off US 641. We check slope, drainage, and seams. That data tells you which membrane fits your roof. Call us this week for a flat roof evaluation in Erlanger.
Once the right roof is on, you stop worrying about every storm. Your indoor temps stay steady. Your maintenance calls drop. You have a roof that handles Kentucky weather and keeps your business dry.
What people in Erlanger 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 Erlanger 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 Erlanger and the area around it.