TPO or EPDM? Which flat roof is right for your building?
Straight answers from TruRoof, commercial roofing in Florence, KY.
Your flat roof is cracking or pooling water. You hear contractors push TPO. Others swear by EPDM. You need a clear answer before you spend thousands. In Florence, our hot summers and spring rains make this choice matter.
Identify what you are seeing. TPO is a white plastic-like sheet. It reflects sun and keeps the building cooler. EPDM is black rubber. It handles standing water well. If your roof near I-75 has long puddles after storms, EPDM may help. If your AC runs nonstop in July off KY 237, TPO can cut cooling bills. Both work on low slopes. The real question is your roof's drainage and how much sun it gets.
Cost depends on size, tear-off, and insulation. A basic TPO or EPDM replacement on a small office in Oakbrook can start around $6 to $9 per square foot. Full tear-offs, thick insulation, or tricky access near the Florence Mall area push that higher. Repairs run less. Either way, you are looking at a job measured in days, not weeks. Most flat roofs here last 15 to 25 years if installed right.
Get a roof assessment this week. Do not patch over failing seams. That buys weeks, not years. A TruRoof inspector checks your slope, drains, and ponding spots. They measure your building's exposure near roads like I-275. Then you get a straight recommendation: TPO or EPDM, with a clear quote. No guesswork.
Once the new membrane is on, your building stays dry. Cooling bills drop with TPO. Ponding worries fade with EPDM. You stop watching the weather. Your roof does its job. You go back to running your business.
What people in Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence and the area around it.