Commercial Flat Roofing Services
Toledo, Ohio & Northwest Ohio

TPO Roofing Installation — Toledo, OH

Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) is now the most-installed commercial flat roofing membrane in North America, capturing over 40% of the single-ply market. For Toledo-area buildings, it's the system we specify most often — and for good reason.

White TPO membranes reflect 80–88% of solar energy, keeping surface temperatures under 110°F even on Toledo's hottest summer days (vs. 150–170°F for dark membranes). That translates to real HVAC savings — typically $1,000–$3,000/year for a 20,000 sq ft building. More critically, the lower thermal cycling stress extends membrane life significantly in a climate with Toledo's temperature swings.

Our TPO installations use hot-air welded seams — the gold standard. Welded seams create a bond stronger than the membrane itself, unlike adhesive or tape-bonded systems that can fail in Toledo's cold temperatures.

• Heat-welded seams — stronger than membrane itself, never peel or separate
• White surface meets ENERGY STAR® cool roof requirements at no extra cost
• Flexible in cold temperatures — resists cracking in Toledo winters
• Highly puncture-resistant vs. standard EPDM
• Fully recyclable at end of service life
• Compatible with rooftop HVAC, solar arrays, and foot-traffic areas

EPDM Rubber Roofing — Toledo, OH

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is the most-installed commercial roofing membrane in history — in service on commercial buildings since the 1960s. It earns its place with a proven 20–30 year lifespan and the lowest upfront cost of any quality single-ply system.

EPDM excels in cold climates. The rubber compound remains flexible at temperatures well below zero — an important property in Toledo's winters. It holds up well to UV exposure and ozone, and when installed and maintained correctly, delivers outstanding service life.

The primary trade-off: EPDM's black surface absorbs 88–94% of solar energy, raising surface temps to 150–170°F in summer. Over 25 years, this energy penalty can add up to more than the initial cost savings vs. TPO. We help clients model this decision based on their specific building's energy profile.

• Lowest upfront installed cost of any quality single-ply system
• Proven 60+ year track record in cold-climate installations
• Remains flexible at extreme cold — no cold-weather cracking
• Excellent resistance to ozone and UV degradation
• Available in white (added cost) to reduce energy penalty
• Simple to repair — seams re-sealed with compatible tape or liquid

PVC Membrane Roofing — Toledo, OH

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) roofing is the premium single-ply membrane — the specification choice when chemical resistance, longevity, and maximum warranty coverage are paramount. PVC carries the longest manufacturer warranties of any single-ply system, commonly 20–30 years with some products up to 35 years.

PVC's defining advantage in commercial applications is its resistance to chemicals, grease, and oils. If your building has rooftop kitchen exhaust fans, chemical storage ventilation, or industrial process exhaust, PVC is the system specified — EPDM and TPO membranes can be degraded by grease and petroleum-based substances.

Like TPO, PVC is available in white and is heat-weld seamed. Its slightly higher cost reflects the premium polymer formulation — but for the applications where it's specified, there's no real alternative.

• Superior resistance to grease, chemicals, and petroleum products
• Heat-welded seams — same strength as TPO
• Longest available manufacturer warranties (up to 35 years)
• White surface meets cool roof requirements
• Required specification for food service and chemical industry buildings
• Fully recyclable (Duro-Last and others offer take-back programs)

Modified Bitumen & Built-Up Roofing — Toledo, OH

Before single-ply membranes dominated the market, Built-Up Roofing (BUR) was the standard for commercial flat roofs — and for good reason. A 4-ply BUR system provides four independent waterproofing layers. If one fails, three remain. This redundancy makes BUR the specification choice for institutional buildings, government facilities, and critical infrastructure where failure is unacceptable.

Modified bitumen is the modern evolution of BUR — asphalt modified with polymers (APP or SBS) for improved flexibility, UV resistance, and cold-weather performance. SBS-modified bitumen, in particular, performs well in Toledo's freeze-thaw climate because the rubber polymer modification keeps the material flexible at low temperatures.

Both systems handle high foot traffic better than single-ply membranes — making them the right choice for rooftop terraces, mechanical platforms, and roofs with frequent maintenance access requirements.

• Multiple redundant waterproofing layers — if one fails, others remain
• Exceptional performance under foot traffic and rooftop equipment
• SBS-modified bitumen remains flexible in Toledo winters
• No seams across field of roof — fewer potential failure points
• Proven specification for institutional and government buildings
• Can be surfaced with mineral granules, aluminum, or liquid coatings

Commercial Roof Repair — Toledo, OH

A commercial roof repair done right addresses the cause, not just the symptom. Our repair crews are trained to perform full diagnostic assessments before touching a membrane — because patching over an underlying ponding, drainage, or structural issue creates a false sense of security while the real problem continues.

Common commercial flat roof repair needs we handle in Toledo: seam failures (the #1 cause of flat roof leaks), flashing failures at penetrations and curbs, drain and scupper blockages, membrane punctures and tears, and blistering/delamination from trapped moisture. We also handle post-storm assessments and insurance claim documentation.

Emergency response: We maintain crews available 24/7 for active commercial roof leaks throughout Toledo and Northwest Ohio. Call (419) 871-5500 — a real person answers around the clock.

• Full diagnostic assessment — we find the cause, not just the wet spot
• Seam and flashing repairs on all membrane types (TPO, EPDM, PVC, BUR)
• Emergency tarping and temporary protection within hours of your call
• Insurance claim documentation: photos, written assessment, cause-of-loss report
• Honest assessment — we'll tell you if repair isn't cost-effective vs. replacement
• All repairs warranted for workmanship

Commercial Roof Coating & Restoration — Toledo, OH

When a commercial flat roof has a structurally sound deck and less than 25% wet insulation (confirmed by infrared moisture survey), a commercial-grade coating system can restore it for 10–20 additional years at approximately half the cost of full replacement. This is often the most financially intelligent decision available.

We apply only commercial-grade elastomeric acrylic, silicone, and polyurethane coatings — not the thinned-down products found in hardware stores. Silicone coatings are our primary specification for Toledo-area buildings because they maintain flexibility in extreme cold, resist ponding water without degrading, and require no primer on most TPO and EPDM surfaces.

The restoration process includes full pressure washing, minor repairs of all seams and flashings, priming as required, and applying 20–30 mils of finished coating. The result looks and performs like a new roof surface and qualifies for a new manufacturer warranty.

• Eliminates need for tear-off — reduces landfill waste significantly
• Free infrared moisture survey confirms eligibility at no cost
• Silicone coatings resist standing water without degrading (unlike acrylics)
• Qualifies for new manufacturer warranty on coated surface
• ENERGY STAR® compliant coatings available for energy rebates
• Installed over existing membrane — building stays operational

Commercial Roof Inspection — Toledo, OH

Our free commercial roof inspection is the most important investment a building owner can make before spending a dollar on roofing. We provide a complete written condition assessment — not a sales pitch — that tells you exactly where your roof stands, what it needs, and when it needs it.

We use infrared thermal imaging to detect moisture within the insulation layer that is invisible to visual inspection. This non-destructive technology allows us to map wet areas across the entire roof and calculate what percentage of insulation is saturated — the critical number that determines whether restoration or replacement is the right path.

• Full membrane walk-over: seams, surface, blisters, punctures, ponding areas
• All flashings inspected: penetrations, curbs, edges, drains, scuppers
• Infrared moisture survey to map wet insulation areas
• Drain and gutter flow capacity check
• Written report with photos, condition rating, and recommended action timeline
• Honest assessment — we'll tell you if your roof doesn't need immediate work