A low slope roof in Columbus metro holds water where a pitched one sheds it, so the drainage matters more than the membrane.
At a glance
- Shingles do not belong on a low slope. Water sits and gets under them.
- Ponding water that lasts more than two days is a drainage fault.
- EPDM is the black rubber. TPO is the white sheet that reflects heat.
- Most low slope leaks are at a seam, a drain or where the roof meets a wall.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
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Newman Roofing, LLC
5.0 from 1,396 reviews
Highly reviewed30 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
GKG Roofing Inc.
5.0 from 728 reviews
Highly reviewed35 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Able Roofing
4.5 from 1,279 reviews
40 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Tartan Builders Inc
5.0 from 547 reviews
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Roof Revivers
5.0 from 502 reviews
Highly reviewed10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Storm Guard Roofing of Columbus
4.9 from 446 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours20 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Lifetime Quality Roofing
4.6 from 647 reviews
15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
MK Exteriors, Inc.
5.0 from 358 reviews
Highly reviewed20 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Ramos Roofing
4.9 from 393 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Common questions
How long does a flat roof last
A well installed membrane gives twenty to thirty years. Standing water and foot traffic are what shorten it.
Can I walk on my flat roof
Some membranes take traffic and some do not. Ask before you put anything up there, including a satellite dish.
What is the difference between EPDM and TPO
EPDM is a black rubber sheet that is simple and proven. TPO is a white welded sheet that reflects heat, so it runs cooler in summer.