TPO vs. EPDM: Which flat roof membrane is right for you?
Straight talk on TPO vs EPDM from TruRoof, your local commercial roofer in Fort Mitchell, KY.
Your flat commercial roof is showing age. You keep hearing about TPO and EPDM, but nobody explains which one works for a Fort Mitchell building with our muggy summers and standing water after storms. You just need a straight answer so you can make the right call.
TPO is a white, heat-reflective roof sheet. It can cut cooling costs during Fort Mitchell’s hot summers. EPDM is a black rubber roof. It handles standing water well and doesn’t crack in the freeze-and-thaw swings we see along the Ohio River. So which one fits your building? That depends on two things: how much water your roof holds, and your AC bills.
Costs vary, but typical TPO and EPDM replacement jobs fall between $5 and $9 per square foot, including tear-off. Your price moves up or down based on roof size, number of rooftop units, and hidden wet insulation. Most Fort Mitchell commercial roofs under 20,000 square feet get done in two to four days.
Before you choose, call TruRoof for a roof assessment. We’ll check your drainage, slope, and insulation. We won’t push one product. We’ll tell you which membrane handles your building’s worst problems. Schedule this week before a small leak becomes a big interior repair.
Picture your Fort Mitchell building with a roof that stays dry after storms, keeps energy bills steady, and won’t bother you for 20 years. That’s what the right membrane does for you.
What people in Fort Mitchell 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 Fort Mitchell 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.
Ready to talk?
TruRoof handles commercial roofing in Fort Mitchell and the area around it.