Flat roof failing? TPO vs EPDM — which one actually works?
Straight answers from a commercial roofing team that knows White Oak, OH buildings.
You manage a building in White Oak with a flat roof that leaks or bubbles. Every contractor tells you something different about TPO and EPDM. You need the right call before another Ohio winter or summer heat wave hits your roof.
White roofing reflects sunlight. Black roofing absorbs it. That is the simple difference between TPO and EPDM.
TPO is a white, heat-reflective membrane. It can lower your cooling bill when July hits White Oak. EPDM is a black rubber membrane. It handles standing water better, which matters if your drains clog on a low-slope roof near I-74.
A full replacement on a small commercial building here starts around $10,000 to $15,000. Bigger warehouses cost more. The tear-off, insulation, and membrane all factor in. For most White Oak buildings with decent slope, TPO is the smarter long-term pick. If your roof holds water after every rain, EPDM may serve you better. Get a roof assessment from TruRoof. We measure slope, check drainage, and tell you which membrane fits.
After the job is done, you stop worrying about leaks every storm. Your building stays dry. Employees or tenants stop complaining. You have one roof, one warranty, and no confusion.
What people in White Oak 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 White Oak 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 White Oak and the area around it.