TPO or EPDM for your flat commercial roof? Here's how to decide.
Straight answers from a commercial roofing team that works in Price Hill, OH.
You're standing in your parking lot off Glenway Avenue, looking up at bubbles and seams pulling apart. Your building manager says the roof needs replaced. Now you're hearing different things about white TPO and black EPDM. You just need to know which one makes sense for a flat roof in Price Hill before you spend a dime.
A flat commercial roof in Price Hill takes a beating. Summer sun heats the surface past 150 degrees. Then winter brings freeze and thaw cycles that pull at every seam. TPO is a white, reflective membrane. It bounces heat back, which helps keep cooling bills down for warehouses and retail spaces. EPDM is a black rubber sheet. It handles standing water well, which matters if your roof has low spots near drains or scuppers.
Cost depends on your roof size and how many layers need torn off. For a typical commercial building in East or West Price Hill, a full TPO replacement often runs between $6 and $9 per square foot installed. EPDM can be slightly less upfront, but you may pay more in summer cooling over time. If your roof holds ponding water after storms, EPDM's flexibility gives it an edge. If your air conditioning runs hard in July, TPO usually saves money long term.
Get a roof assessment this week. Don't guess by looking at a neighbor's church or strip mall. Roof slope, drainage, and how you use the building all change the answer. TruRoof can walk your roof with you, check for wet insulation, and tell you which membrane fits your exact situation. Waiting turns a recoverable roof into a full tear-off that costs twice as much.
Once the right roof is on, you stop worrying every time rain hits the Ohio River valley. Your building stays dry. Your energy costs level out. And you don't think about the roof again for 20 years, except to schedule a quick look every couple seasons.
What people in Price Hill 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 Price Hill 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 Price Hill and the area around it.