TPO vs EPDM for a failing flat commercial roof right now?
Straight answers for your commercial roof from a local Withamsville, OH roofing contractor.
Your flat roof over the warehouse or office has blisters or a leak near the drain. One contractor says white TPO is the only way. Another swears by black EPDM rubber. You need a plain answer before you spend thousands on a building along State Route 32 in Withamsville. This page gives you the straight answer.
Your flat commercial roof is showing age. You see bubbles, cracks, or water pooling near drains after a hard rain. TPO is a white plastic-like membrane. It reflects sun and lowers cooling bills in July. EPDM is black rubber. It handles standing water well but soaks up heat. Both are common on warehouses, retail bays, and offices along State Route 32. In Withamsville summers, that heat matters. Choosing the wrong one can raise your energy costs and shorten the roof's life.
Replacing a flat commercial roof on a small office or retail bay takes two to five days. Larger warehouses and churches take longer, sometimes over a week. Cost depends on square footage, insulation, tear-off, and roof access. White TPO often costs slightly less than EPDM for similar thickness and warranty. Get a measured quote for your roof size and slope. No two buildings along Glen Este-Withamsville Road are the same. Ask about insulation options. This affects your total cost.
Walk the roof with a contractor this week. Look at drainage, seams, ponding areas, and flashing. Do not just pick the cheapest membrane online. For most commercial buildings around Withamsville, white TPO is the default choice because of Ohio summers. EPDM can be better if your roof holds water often. TruRoof can inspect your roof and recommend TPO or EPDM based on your building's slope and drainage. That inspection takes about an hour. You get a written answer the same week. Then you decide with real numbers.
Once the right membrane is installed, leaks stop. You stop patching every spring. Your cooling bills stay lower in July. The roof drains the way it should, even after a hard rain near Eastgate. You can focus on your business, not the ceiling. The roof stays dry for years with normal care.
What people in Withamsville 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 Withamsville 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 Withamsville and the area around it.