Haha, sounds familiar. Went through the whole TPO vs EPDM debate myself a couple years ago. Ended up going EPDM—my wallet cried a little at first, but no regrets yet. Totally agree though:
"definitely don't skimp on TPO quality if you go that route."
Lesson learned!
Went through a similar decision-making process myself a while back—ended up choosing TPO, but only after extensive research into fire ratings and longevity. EPDM definitely has its strengths, especially in terms of durability and proven track record. Honestly, your wallet might've cried initially, but peace of mind is worth a lot more in the long run. Good call on emphasizing quality either way...cutting corners rarely pays off when it comes to roofing.
- Good choice going with TPO, man.
- EPDM's solid, but fire rating's no joke—better safe than sorry.
- Might sting the wallet now, but you'll sleep easier down the road.
- Quality always beats shortcuts... learned that the hard way myself.
