EPDM, the black rubber membrane, has half a century of track record on commercial roofs, and plenty of Richardson buildings are wearing it right now.
EPDM makes its case on longevity and repairability. The rubber membrane tolerates decades of weather, and repairs are straightforward for crews who know the system. Its black surface does absorb Texas heat, a real operating cost for Richardson buildings, which is why new installs often weigh TPO first while existing EPDM roofs frequently earn repair and restoration instead of replacement. We provide free written estimates and inspections documented with photos. Deductibles are never waived, as Texas law requires, and we do not act as a public adjuster.
Repair or replace: EPDM decisions in Richardson
Richardson’s hail history shapes that repair-or-replace call. Since 2006, the area within 6 miles has logged 36 days of hail at an inch or more, and 12 days with golf-ball-size stones or larger. A rubber roof that has absorbed several of those storms can still be sound, or it can hide punctures and seam damage that only show up under close inspection. We document what we find so the choice between patching, restoring, and replacing rests on evidence instead of a guess. Richardson is an established Dallas County city whose housing has a median build year of 1986, and a long-serving EPDM roof is the kind of asset worth restoring when the membrane checks out. When it does not, we will say so plainly. Our crews service EPDM in nearby Addison and Garland 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 Richardson
How a roof system holds up in Richardson depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
36
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Richardson
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on April 20, 2023. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 11, 2016: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 13, 2012: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 6, 2018: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Richardson homes are
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, and 44% of the city's 47,960 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 6 miles of Richardson); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about epdm roofing in Richardson
Is EPDM outdated compared to TPO in Richardson?
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 Richardson?
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 Richardson?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Richardson?
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 44% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 21% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
