TPO or EPDM for your flat commercial roof?
Straight answers for Hamilton, OH building owners from TruRoof, commercial roofing contractor.
You have a flat roof on your office, warehouse, or retail space in Hamilton. It is aging or leaking. Every roofer you call mentions a different material. You just need to know whether the white sheet or the black rubber is the right call before you spend a dime.
TPO is a white plastic sheet. It reflects sunlight and heat. That keeps your building cooler in summer, which cuts your AC bill. EPDM is a black rubber sheet. It absorbs heat, which can help in winter. But around here, the real question is how your roof handles water. EPDM has been around longer and handles ponding water better. TPO is newer, lighter, and usually less expensive to install.
The cost difference is not huge. For a typical Hamilton commercial roof, TPO runs a little less than EPDM. The bigger cost driver is the roof deck condition, insulation, and how much water damage is hiding underneath. A simple layover on a small retail shop off Main Street is one thing. A full tear-off on an old warehouse near the Great Miami River is another. Most jobs take a crew about a week.
Do not guess. A roof that traps water under the membrane rots from the inside out. Call TruRoof for a roof assessment. We measure your roof's slope and drainage with a water test. That tells us which membrane handles your specific problem. We also check the deck, the insulation, and the flashing. You get a clear recommendation, not a sales pitch.
Once the right roof is on, you stop worrying every time it rains. Your building stays dry. Your energy bills settle down. You have a warranty that actually means something. The roof just works, for years.
What people in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton and the area around it.