TPO & EPDM Single-Ply Roofing in Toledo, OH

TPO Roofing — The #1 Commercial Choice

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

The white TPO surface reflects 80–88% of solar energy, keeping the roof under 110°F even on Toledo's hottest days (versus 150–170°F for dark membranes). That cuts HVAC costs — typically $1,000–$3,000/year on a 20,000 sq ft building — and dramatically reduces the thermal stress that ages membranes in our climate. Just as important, our TPO installations use hot-air welded seams that create a bond stronger than the membrane itself, unlike the adhesive seams that fail in Toledo's cold.

• Cost: $6.50–$9.50/sq ft installed
• Lifespan: 20–30 years
• Heat-welded seams — never peel or separate in the cold
• ENERGY STAR® cool roof at no extra cost
• Highly puncture-resistant; fully recyclable

EPDM Roofing — The Proven Cold-Climate Performer

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is the most-installed commercial membrane in history — in service since the 1960s — and 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. The rubber compound stays flexible well below zero, which matters in Toledo winters, and it resists UV and ozone exceptionally well. The trade-off is its black surface, which absorbs heat and raises summer cooling costs — though white EPDM is available to close that gap.

• Cost: $5.50–$8.50/sq ft installed
• Lifespan: 20–30 years
• Flexible to −50°F — no cold-weather cracking
• Lowest upfront cost of any quality membrane
• Excellent UV & ozone resistance; simple to repair

TPO vs. EPDM — Which Is Right for Your Toledo Building?

Both are excellent for Northwest Ohio. The short version: choose TPO if energy efficiency, a white reflective surface, and the strongest seams matter to you (most standard commercial buildings). Choose EPDM if upfront budget is the primary constraint and you want a proven, no-frills membrane. We'll model the 25-year cost of each for your specific building so you can decide with real numbers — read our full TPO vs. EPDM vs. metal comparison.