EPDM, the black rubber membrane, has half a century of track record on commercial roofs, and plenty of Garland buildings are wearing it right now.
EPDM earns its place through longevity and repairability. The rubber tolerates decades of weather, and repairs are straightforward for crews who know the system. Its black surface absorbs Texas heat, which is a real operating cost in Garland, so new installs often weigh TPO first while existing EPDM roofs frequently earn repair and restoration instead of replacement.
Every EPDM assessment includes a free written estimate and photo-documented findings. Deductibles are never waived, per Texas law, and we are not a public adjuster.
Keeping EPDM Working Through Garland Storm Seasons
Hail in Garland is steady rather than rare: one-inch hail or larger in 16 of the last twenty years, and 12 golf-ball size days since 2006. On an EPDM roof, the practical response is a post-storm inspection and targeted repair, since the membrane patches well when damage is caught early. Catching a small puncture early keeps water out of the insulation below. Photos from each visit build a record the owner can hand to a carrier or a buyer.
Expectations about age matter too. Garland’s median housing build year of 1978 describes an established city, and many existing EPDM roofs here are candidates for restoration before replacement. We handle EPDM repair, restoration, and new installs across Dallas County, as well as in Rowlett and Richardson.
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 Garland
How a roof system holds up in Garland depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
37
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1978
Median year homes built
Hail near Garland
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.5 inches (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2017. The most recent report: 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
June 2, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 27, 2026: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 23, 2021: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 21, 2017: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Garland homes are
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 55% of the city's 86,216 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 7 miles of Garland); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about epdm roofing in Garland
Is EPDM outdated compared to TPO in Garland?
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 Garland?
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 Garland?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Garland?
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 55% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 10% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
