EPDM, the black rubber membrane, has half a century of track record on commercial roofs, and plenty of Irving buildings are wearing it right now.
EPDM makes its case on proven longevity and easy repair: the rubber tolerates decades of weather, and crews who know it can patch it cleanly. Its black surface absorbs Texas heat, which is a real operating cost in Irving, so new installs often look at TPO first while existing EPDM roofs frequently earn repair and restoration rather than replacement. You get a free written estimate and a photo-documented inspection, and we never waive a deductible, since Texas law prohibits it. We are your roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
Keeping EPDM roofs working in Irving
Hail is the main reason an Irving EPDM roof gets a close look. Since 2006, 33 days have brought hail an inch or larger within 8 miles, and in 15 of the last 20 years hail at that size came through. A 4.25-inch stone fell on May 24, 2011. Rubber membranes can hide bruising and seam stress that is easy to miss on a walk-through, so we document seams, flashings, and penetrations in photos. Irving is an established Dallas County city, with a median housing build year of 1986, and many EPDM roofs here have years of service behind them and a repair history worth reading before anyone recommends tearing them off. We handle EPDM repair and restoration in Farmers Branch and Euless too.
THE SYSTEM
EPDM Roofing, up close.
EPDM membrane. Fully-adhered black rubber in seamless sheets: the low-slope workhorse.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind EPDM Roofing in Irving
How a roof system holds up in Irving depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
33
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
9
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.25 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Irving
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving. On 9 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 4.25 inches (grapefruit size) on May 24, 2011. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
May 24, 2011: 4.25-inch hail (grapefruit size)
June 6, 2018: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 3, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 27, 2024: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
How old Irving homes are
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, and 36% of the city's 102,512 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 8 miles of Irving); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about epdm roofing in Irving
Is EPDM outdated compared to TPO in Irving?
No, different trade-offs. EPDM has the longest single-ply track record and repairs well; its black surface absorbs heat that white TPO reflects. Existing EPDM in sound condition usually argues for maintenance, not replacement.
How long does EPDM last?
Decades. Well-maintained EPDM commonly reaches twenty-five to thirty years, and restoration coatings can extend sound membranes further.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Irving?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Irving?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving, including 9 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
How old are most homes in Irving?
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 36% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 14% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
