Is your commercial or industrial roof showing its age but you’re not ready for the expense and disruption of a complete tear-off and replacement? TPO retrofit roofing offers a smarter, more cost-effective solution.

TPO Roofer specializes in retrofit roofing systems that install a new, high-performance TPO roof directly over your existing roof—saving you money, time, and hassle while delivering 30+ years of reliable protection.

What Is TPO Retrofit Roofing?

A TPO retrofit (also called a “recover” or “overlay”) installs a complete new TPO roofing system over your existing roof without tearing off the old roof first.

The retrofit process:

1. Inspect and prepare the existing roof surface
2. Install insulation over the existing roof (optional but recommended)
3. Install cover board for added protection and support
4. Install new TPO membrane using mechanically attached or fully adhered methods
5. Heat-weld seams for watertight, monolithic performance

The result is a brand-new, fully warranted TPO roofing system—without the cost, mess, and disruption of tearing off your old roof.

Why Choose TPO Retrofit Over Complete Replacement?

Significant Cost Savings

Retrofit roofing eliminates the most expensive parts of roof replacement:

• No tear-off costs – Save $1.50-$3.00 per square foot on removal
• No disposal fees – Avoid landfill costs for old roofing materials
• Less labor – Faster installation means lower labor costs
• Reduced disruption – Less downtime means less lost productivity

Total savings: Retrofit roofing typically costs 30-50% less than complete tear-off and replacement.

Faster Installation, Less Disruption

Without tear-off, your project moves faster:

• 50% faster installation compared to complete replacement
• Minimal business disruption – Most operations continue normally
• No interior exposure – Your building stays protected throughout
• Cleaner job site – No debris removal or mess from tear-off

Most retrofit projects are completed in days rather than weeks.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Retrofit roofing provides an opportunity to significantly improve your building’s energy performance:

• Add insulation layers during retrofit installation
• Increase R-value beyond your original roof’s performance
• Reflective TPO membrane reduces heat absorption
• Lower cooling costs by 30-50% or more

The energy savings alone can pay for your retrofit investment in just a few years.

Environmentally Responsible

Retrofit roofing is the sustainable choice:

• Keeps old roofing out of landfills – Millions of pounds of waste avoided
• Reduces carbon footprint – Less transportation and disposal
• Extends building lifecycle – Maximizes value of existing materials
• Energy efficiency – Ongoing reduction in energy consumption

If sustainability matters to your business, retrofit roofing is the clear choice.

Fully Warranted Protection

Don’t let the word “retrofit” fool you—this is a complete, new roofing system:

• Full manufacturer warranties – 10 to 30 years on materials
• Workmanship warranty – Our guarantee on installation quality
• Same performance as complete replacement systems
• No Dollar Limit coverage available on select systems

You get all the protection and peace of mind of a brand-new roof.

Is Your Roof a Good Candidate for Retrofit?

TPO retrofit roofing works on many existing roof types, but not all roofs qualify. Here’s what we look for:

Ideal Candidates for Retrofit:

✓ Metal roofs – Excellent substrate for TPO retrofit

✓ Single-ply membranes – EPDM, PVC, or older TPO in good structural condition

✓ Modified bitumen – If structurally sound with minimal damage

✓ Built-up roofs (BUR) – When deck and structure are solid

✓ Roofs with one existing layer – Building codes typically allow two roof layers

Roofs That May Not Qualify:

✗ Significant structural damage – Deck replacement required

✗ Extensive water damage – Wet insulation must be removed

✗ Multiple existing layers – Building codes limit total roof layers

✗ Severe deterioration – Complete replacement may be more cost-effective

Not sure if your roof qualifies? TPO Roofer provides free roof assessments. We’ll inspect your roof and provide honest recommendations—retrofit or replacement—based on what’s truly best for your building.

Metal Roof Retrofit: Stop Chasing Leaks and Rust

If you own a building with an aging metal roof, you know the frustration:

• Constant leaks at seams, fasteners, and penetrations
• Rust and corrosion that never stops spreading
• Expansion and contraction causing ongoing problems
• Rising energy costs from poor insulation
• Endless repairs that never solve the problem

TPO Retrofit Transforms Your Metal Roof

A TPO retrofit system solves all these problems permanently:

Step 1: Flute-Fill InsulationScored or beveled insulation fills the valleys of your metal roof, creating a smooth, stable base while adding R-value.

Step 2: Cover Board or InsulationAdditional insulation board is mechanically attached over the flute-fill, providing more R-value and thermal stability.

Step 3: TPO MembraneThe new TPO membrane is installed and heat-welded, creating a completely watertight, monolithic roof system.

The results:

• No more leaks – Watertight protection for 30+ years
• Stops rust – Metal roof is sealed and protected
• Reduces expansion/contraction – Insulation stabilizes temperature
• Dramatically improves energy efficiency – Added R-value cuts cooling costs
• Eliminates ongoing repairs – One permanent solution