TPO vs EPDM for your flat commercial roof?
Straight answers for Villa Hills, KY building owners from TruRoof, commercial roofing.
Your flat roof over your office or warehouse is showing its age. You keep hearing about white TPO and black EPDM rubber roofs. You need to make a call soon before another leak hits. Villa Hills businesses deal with Ohio Valley heat and sudden storms, so the choice matters.
TPO is a white single-ply membrane. It reflects sunlight and heat. That keeps your building cooler in summer. Your AC unit works less. EPDM is a black rubber roof. It has been around for decades. It handles standing water better. If your roof has spots where water pools after rain, EPDM may last longer there.
Cost for either material often lands within the same range. A full tear-off and install on a mid-size commercial flat roof in Kenton County runs between $6 and $9 per square foot. The final number depends on roof size, insulation condition, and deck repairs. TPO can deliver energy savings over time. EPDM may need fewer repairs where ponding is common.
First, walk your roof with a flashlight. Look for cracks, open seams, and soft spots. Check your gutters and drains. If water sits for more than 48 hours after rain, tell the contractor. Next, call TruRoof for a roof assessment. We check slope, drainage, and deck condition to match the right membrane to your building.
After replacement, you stop worrying about every storm that rolls through Villa Hills. Your building stays dry. Energy costs settle down. You get a warranty you can count on, and your tenants or staff never notice the roof again.
What people in Villa Hills 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 Villa Hills 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 Villa Hills and the area around it.