TPO vs EPDM for your flat commercial roof?
A straight answer for business owners in Hyde Park, OH, from a local commercial roofing team.
Your flat roof is cracking or leaking. You hear different things about TPO and EPDM. A Hyde Park building off Wasson Road faces different stress than one by the river. You need a membrane that matches your roof's slope and drainage.
Flat roofs fail for two reasons: sun damage and standing water. EPDM is black rubber. It stretches well and handles ponding water. But it absorbs heat. On a hot Hyde Park summer day, that heat pushes into your building. TPO is white. It reflects sunlight. That keeps cooling costs down. It also resists tears from wind-blown debris along I-71 corridors.
The cost depends on your roof's square footage, insulation needs, and how many penetrations you have. A full tear-off runs higher than an overlay. Ballpark, expect commercial membrane replacement to start around $6 to $9 per square foot installed. Ponding fixes or new tapered insulation add to the total. The upside: a new white TPO roof can cut summer cooling bills by 15 to 30 percent.
Don't patch a failing membrane again. Water trapped under the old roof rots the deck. That turns a membrane job into a structural repair. This week, get a roof assessment. A TruRoof inspector checks your slope, drainage, and deck. We map where water stands and measure how much insulation you need. You get a clear recommendation based on your Hyde Park building, not a brochure.
You end up with a roof that drains right. No more buckets in the stairwell. No more surprise invoices. Just a flat roof that does its job through Cincinnati winters and summers alike.
What people in Hyde Park 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 Hyde Park 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 Hyde Park and the area around it.