Commercial Flat Roofing: TPO Solutions for Arkansas Businesses

If you own a commercial building in Searcy, whether it is a retail strip on Race Avenue or a warehouse near the highway, you know that your roof faces a different set of challenges than a residential home.

Flat roofs (low-slope roofs) are notorious for two things: leak potential and heat absorption. In the grueling Arkansas summer, a black rubber roof can turn your building into an oven, driving up cooling costs and stressing your HVAC units.

At Absolute Roofing & Construction, we help business owners cut those costs and protect their inventory with modern TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roofing systems.

The “Cool Roof” Advantage

The single biggest advantage of TPO for Arkansas businesses is energy efficiency.

Traditional built-up roofs or EPDM (rubber) roofs are typically black. On a 95°F day in July, a black roof can reach surface temperatures of over 170°F. That heat radiates down into your building, forcing your air conditioners to run non-stop.

TPO is white and highly reflective. It reflects UV rays rather than absorbing them.

• Lower Utility Bills: By keeping the roof surface cooler, you significantly reduce the load on your AC units.
• Longer HVAC Life: Your cooling equipment doesn’t have to work as hard, extending its lifespan.
• Employee Comfort: If you have a non-air-conditioned warehouse, a white roof can make the interior noticeably cooler for your staff.

Welded Seams: A Monolithic Shield

The weak point of any roof is the seam. On older rubber roofs, sheets are glued or taped together. Over time, adhesives dry out, shrink, and fail—leading to leaks.

TPO seams are heat-welded. We use a robotic welder that superheats the material to over 1,000°F, fusing the two sheets together into a single, monolithic piece. The seam actually becomes stronger than the membrane itself. This creates a waterproof skin that is incredibly resistant to standing water.

Chemical and Grease Resistance

Do you operate a restaurant or food processing facility in White County?

Grease vents on the roof are a major enemy of roofing materials. Animal fats and oils can eat through asphalt and rubber, causing rapid deterioration. TPO is highly resistant to grease, oils, and chemicals, making it the superior choice for restaurants where exhaust fans are constantly venting onto the roof surface.

Is Your Commercial Roof an Asset or a Liability?

Your roof protects your business’s revenue—your inventory, your equipment, and your people. Don’t wait for a ceiling tile to fall during a client meeting to think about your roof.

Absolute Roofing & Construction offers free commercial roof assessments. We can core-cut your existing roof to check for moisture saturation in the insulation and provide a detailed plan for a TPO retrofit or replacement.

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