TPO or EPDM for your flat commercial roof?
Straight answers for building owners in Sharonville, OH — from a commercial roofing team that works here.
Your flat roof is aging and you keep hearing two names: TPO and EPDM. One is white, one is black. You need a decision that works for a Sharonville building, where summers get sticky and heavy rain can sit on low spots. You don't want to pick the wrong material and pay for it twice.
TPO is a white membrane that reflects heat. On a hot July day near Sharon Woods Park, a white roof keeps your cooling bills lower. It goes down in wide sheets, so there are fewer seams to leak. For most offices, warehouses, and retail buildings around I-75, TPO is the smart first choice.
EPDM is black rubber. It has been used for decades and handles standing water well. If your roof has known low spots or drainage problems off I-275, EPDM gives you peace of mind. Cost between the two is close. The real price driver is your roof size, insulation needs, and how much old material has to come off. A simple tear-off and replacement on a small commercial building runs lower. A large warehouse near Tri-County Mall with wet insulation underneath runs higher.
Don't guess. A bad match leads to early failure. This week, get a roof assessment that checks your slope, drainage, and existing damage. Call TruRoof and we will walk the roof with you. We measure, test for moisture, and tell you which membrane fits your building—not just the one we have in stock.
You get a roof that handles Sharonville weather. No ponding water worries. Lower cooling costs in summer. A crew that finishes on time and cleans up. No more late-night searches about TPO vs EPDM.
What people in Sharonville 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 Sharonville 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 Sharonville and the area around it.