EPDM Roofing

We install EPDM roofing in and around Lake Ozark, MO on commercial buildings, retail properties, additions, and any roof too flat to shed water on its own. EPDM is synthetic rubber, and it has been going on flat roofs in this country long enough that there are no surprises left in it.

It goes down in wide sheets, which means fewer seams than most alternatives. It stays flexible through freeze and thaw instead of getting brittle. And it is generally the most economical single ply system available, which is a large part of why it is still everywhere.

Cost and track record. EPDM typically prices below the alternatives and has decades of documented performance behind it. For an owner who needs a roof that works and does not need it to do anything unusual, that combination is hard to argue with.

It also adapts to the building. EPDM can be fully adhered, mechanically fastened, or ballasted depending on the deck, the insulation, and what is already up there. That flexibility matters on older buildings where the assembly underneath is not what the original drawings say it is.

The tradeoff worth knowing is color. EPDM is black, which means it absorbs heat rather than reflecting it. On a wide roof sitting in full sun, that is worth weighing against a white membrane if summer cooling load on the building is a concern for you. We will raise it rather than waiting for you to.

Flat roofs almost never fail in the middle. They fail at a seam, a drain, a curb, or the edge. Crews that price by the square and move fast tend to rush exactly those spots, and the building owner finds out two winters later.

Here's what we offer:

• Roof Assessment: We get on the roof, document the existing layers, the insulation condition, the drainage, and every penetration and flashing, and show you the photos before anyone talks about scope.

• New EPDM Installation: We install membrane sized and detailed for the deck underneath it, with the adhesion or fastening method chosen for the building rather than for convenience.

• Full EPDM Replacement: When the membrane has degraded broadly or there is trapped moisture in the insulation, we tear off, deal with what we find on the deck, and install a new system.

• EPDM Repair: Seam separations, punctures, and failed flashings are usually repairable, and a roof that is otherwise sound is worth repairing. We will tell you honestly which situation you are in.

• Flashing and Detail Work: Rooftop units, curbs, vents, drains, and the roof edge are where the risk sits. That is where we spend the most time.

If a section can be repaired rather than replaced, we would rather tell you that than sell you a roof you do not need yet.

EPDM has stayed popular for concrete reasons rather than marketing ones.

Lower Cost: Generally the most economical single ply option, which matters when you are covering significant square footage.

Fewer Seams: Wide sheets mean fewer joints, and joints are where water gets its opportunities.

Handles Temperature Swings: Stays flexible through freeze and thaw rather than becoming brittle, which is the relevant test in Missouri.

Proven Record: Decades of documented performance. Nobody is guessing about how this material behaves in year fifteen.

Repairable: Damage is typically localized and fixable, which keeps small problems small instead of turning them into capital expenses.

Flexible Installation: Fully adhered, mechanically fastened, or ballasted depending on what the building needs.

If reflectivity and summer cooling load are your priority, TPO is the better conversation. If cost, durability, and a known quantity are what you need, EPDM usually wins.

Both are single ply membranes and both work. The differences that actually matter are color and how the seams are made.

EPDM is black and its seams are bonded with adhesive or tape. It costs less and has the longer track record. TPO is usually white, so it reflects sunlight instead of absorbing it, and its seams are welded with hot air, which fuses the sheets rather than sticking them together.

If your building runs hot in summer and cooling is a real line item, TPO's reflectivity is worth paying for. If budget is the constraint or the roof is shaded or small, EPDM is usually the better value. We look at the building before recommending either.

We proudly provide EPDM roofing in and around Lake Ozark, MO, as well as in nearby communities, including:

Our service areas include:

• Lake Ozark, MO
• Camdenton, MO
• Sunrise Beach, MO
• Eldon, MO
• Osage Beach, MO
• Jefferson City, MO
• Columbia, MO
• Rocky Mount, MO

Wherever you are within our service areas, we bring the same attention to detail to every roofing project. Our goal is to make the process smooth, efficient, and planned around how your building actually operates.

At Select Exteriors and Roofing, we get on the roof and document what is there before we quote it. You see the photos. Plenty of contractors will price a full replacement off a description over the phone, and that is not a number anyone should be making decisions on.

On a commercial building we also plan around how you operate. Business hours, customer access, parking, deliveries, tenants who need notice, and rooftop equipment that cannot go offline. None of that changes how the roof gets built. All of it changes how the job gets sequenced, and it is worth talking through before anyone starts.

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We make the process simple and straightforward. From the initial consultation to project completion, we work closely with you to ensure everything meets your expectations. Call us at (573) 303-5000  or send an email to info@select-exteriors.com  to discuss your siding needs.

We will get on the roof, document what we find, and walk you through it before we talk about scope.