San Antonio TPO Roofing

TPO Roofing Company in San Antonio, TX

TPO roofing products are new in the world of roofing, having only started to arrive in the US in the early 90’s. Flat roofs for the last century had been constructed with modified bitumen and other asphaltic products, as well as EPDM, but when TPO arrived it changed everything. Today, TPO (thermoplastic olefin) is the most well-known and utilized flat roofing product for many reasons. TPO roofing in San Antonio, Texas is becoming more and more common every day as less builders and roofers are willing to use asphaltic flat roofing products.

What is TPO?

TPO roofing material is a single-ply roofing membrane made from a blend of rubber and plastic. TPO revolutionized roofing because it can be molded, welded, and shaped when heated and then solidified when cooled. This allows for the installation of a roof that when installed correctly is completely waterproof. TPO roofing material is typically white or light-colored and is available in varying thicknesses of 45-mil, 60-mil, and 80-mil. It is installed in large rolls, which are then welded together to create a seamless roofing system. The membrane can be mechanically fastened to the substrate or fully adhered with special TPO glue products. The panels are then hot air welded together to create one complete roofing system.

Some of the main manufacturers of TPO roofing products are GAF, Firestone, Mulehide, and Carlisle and it is important that any TPO roofer in San Antonio has a certification with at least one of these companies.

Presidio Roofing Company of San Antonio

4.9

Based on 135 reviews

Presidio Roofing was recommended to me by my insurance company and base on that I hired them to replace the roof of my house. They did an excellent job and left the yard absolutely clean! The roof inspector, Jonathan Whitaker, organized the whole project and he got the job completed in one day! He is absolutely a skilled professional.Thank you!

Isga Hagos

20:15 19 Jul 24

Nothing but great things to say about the team at Presidio Roofing. We had a roof leak around our vent hood and they pinpointed the underlying issue and resolved relatively promptly.

Paul Morelli

00:40 18 Jul 24

Great experience with Jonathan and Presidio Roofing. I had a roof that wasn't an insurance claim, just a very old, flat roof needing replacement, and Presidio had good reviews suggesting they had expertise with different types of roofs, including TPO, which I got. Sure enough, they were professional the whole way through; I got exactly the kind of roof I was looking for; and everyone I dealt with made the process as pleasant as possible. Their estimate and warranty were clear and more comprehensive and cost-effective than other estimates I got. Jonathan and the company acted with a lot of integrity throughout, so I felt I could trust them to honor the agreement.They even offer complementary maintenance inspections after the fact, which is a nice plus. Unfortunately my roof had a lot of hidden damage and took about 2x longer and more materials than expected. It's stressful to deal with such an expensive project, but less so when you feel they're not price-gouging, but trying to honor the original estimate--in fact I think they ate some of the costs to stay closer to the estimate. The work was done well and with good attention to detail and they barely disturbed the house or area at all. Jonathan was flexible with meeting times and was on time, personable, and easy to talk to about questions or concerns. He has a lot of experience and made great suggestions. He was also transparent about the process and great at knowing exactly what would work or not work and remembering every question or request I had about the roof. He spent a lot of his own time examining the old roof beforehand and I felt like he did an outstanding job communicating with the crew, the company, and myself. I highly recommend Presidio and Jonathan as professionals that take your job seriously, will stand by their work, and provide superior customer service. I hope to use them again for the gutter installation.

M B

01:45 17 Jul 24

Presidio Roofing did my roof which was damaged after a storm. The process was super easy, well explained and fast. Everyone I came in contact with was very friendly and knowledgable. The actual crew that came to put on the roof was very mindful of my property and cleaned up after themselves. They sent me pictures of the progress and by the time I came home all was done and cleaned up. The roof looks great! I am very happy with the whole experience and highly recommend Presidio Roofing!

Ray Barrera

18:57 22 Jun 24

When we replaced our roof, there were tons of roofing companies to choose from. I researched & chose Presidio Roofing because when I mentioned their name to my insurance company they acknowledged that they were a legit & very professional company, plus easy to work with. The work was done very quick & clean. They even showed me an area of plywood which needed to be changed in order for roof to be properly installed. Fast forward a couple of years & I had a minor issue & was put in touch with Presidio and they were very understanding & resolved my issue within hours. I can't say enough good things about Presidio Roofing. I recommend them to all my family & friends. Thanks for everything.

Shakira Morales

19:50 20 Jun 24

Presidio Roofing came highly recommended from many of my friends and they were absolutely right. The Presidio team told me exactly what I needed and what I did not need. Their crew was fast and efficient. We consulted on the color and it is beautiful. In particular, since the home is older, we had some ugly air vents on the old roof that stood out for all the wrong reasons. Presidio installed modern vents that you do not even notice and are more efficient. From the inspection, to the estimate, to the drop off of materials, to the replacement, to the clean-up, to all the follow-up, Presidio Roofing is a total class company and they will make you house beautiful - and increase it’s value!! Call them - now!!

Fidel Alvarez

03:53 17 Jun 24

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Benefits of a TPO Roof

TPO roofing has many benefits over other flat roofing products. Some of the primary benefits are:

TPO Roofing NDL Warranty

An NDL warranty is the top warranty for any flat roofing system. NDL warranties, or “no dollar limit” warranties, are warranties that warrant a building against any leaks and all costs and repairs needed to fix the leaks, for a specified period. Most NDL warranties are 10-25 years in length. If you are installing a TPO roof on your business, you need a TPO roofing company like Presidio Roofing who can provide a NDL warranty. To be eligible to provide an NDL warranty a TPO roofer must be certified with the manufacturer being used. A TPO roofing contractor that cannot provide any level of NDL warranty should not be installing your TPO roofing system.

Efficiency and Sustainability

TPO roofs have a high solar reflectance, which means they reflect a large portion of the sun’s heat away from the building. This can reduce the amount of energy needed to cool the building, resulting in lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint. When installed with the correct insulation system a TPO roof will provide the best energy efficiency of any flat roofing system. Additionally, TPO roofing products are often made with recycled materials, which makes them an environmentally friendly choice.

Long Lasting

Flat roofing products must be stronger than steep roofing products because water will sit on these roofs. No matter how perfectly designed, tapered, and built a TPO roofing system is, there will be some areas where water sits for long periods of time after a rain. Not to mention Ice and Snow which can sit on a flat roof for weeks on end in the winter. TPO is a completely water-resistant product and will usually have warranties for water degradation of 20-30 years in length. Likewise, TPO roofs hold up to hail damage and some TPO products such as GAF Everguard Fleeceback 80-mil will not be damaged by hail less than 2.5” in size. Along with water resistance a TPO roof also has high resistance to UV radiation and will degrade at a much lesser level than asphalt products. On modified bitumen roofs, or BUR systems, the sun will start to crack the membranes while on a TPO roof this is not a risk.

Ability to Install and Warrant a Layover

One unique aspect of TPO membranes is that in many situations you can install and weld the membranes in place over existing roofing systems such as modified bitumen. San Antonio TPO roofing companies like Presidio Roofing can even provide NDL warranties for layovers. This means that property owners don’t always have to pay the price for a full tear off and replacement of their existing roof in order to stop leaking. Due to the size of commercial flat roofs, a TPO layover can save you hundreds of thousands, even millions, of dollars on a new roof system without sacrificing any quality.

TPO vs EPDM

Low Slope Products

The most common single membrane flat roofing option outside of TPO is EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer). EPDM has been around longer than TPO and is a rubber-based roofing product as opposed to plastic based. In general EPDM is not a pliable and easily formed as TPO and is more prone to failure at the welded seams.

Some reasons to choose TPO over EPDM:

• TPO has 3x more puncture resistance than EPDM materials.
• EPDM will shrink, deform, and wrinkle easier
• Welded TPO seams and stronger than taped EPDM seams
• In sunny, hot climates a white TPO roof has much greater thermal reflectivity than a black EPDM roof

TPO vs PVC

On the surface a TPO and a PVC roof look the same, and they are quite similar in many ways. PVC, or Polyvinyl chloride, has been around longer than TPO and is more familiar to many older roofing contractors. PVC usually costs a bit more than TPO and is best utilized on the roofs of plants, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities where grease and other harmful oils and products can get onto the roof. PVC holds up well to these types of corrosive liquids whereas TPO will have trouble withstanding their degrading effects.

How Much Does a TPO Roof Cost

There are so many individual factors that play into the cost of a TPO roof replacement in San Antonio. Due to these factors, providing a range of pricing is not a very helpful exercise. However, in general, a TPO roof will cost less than a PVC roof and a bit more than a modified bitumen roof. Some of the main factors influencing the price of a TPO roof are:

• The work scope. Full replacement vs. Layover
• Are you going with standard TPO or Fleeceback TPO which is stronger and heavier?
• How Much Insulation board is being used and Are you tapering the insulation board?
• Are you using a coverboard or Densdeck type product?
• Are you mechanically fastening or fully adhering the membrane?
• Is the membrane 45, 60, or 80 millimeters thick?
• The amount of roof components and roof mounted objects like HVAC units
• Are you terminating on a flat edge or a parapet wall?

The best way to get an accurate pricing for your TPO Roofing Project in San Antonio is to call Presidio Roofing and have one of our trained project managers provide a free consultation for your property. We are the #1 TPO Roofing Company in San Antonio and ready to help you with your project!