Your Partner in Quality Commercial Roofing
Protect your property, tenants, and operations with a roof built the Onyx way — accurate inspections, transparent scopes, and professional installations that keep your business running.
From leak diagnostics to full system replacements, we deliver commercial roofing that balances performance, safety, and long-term value — with minimal disruption to your operations.
Family-Owned • GAF Certified • Tennessee Licensed General Contractor
Commercial Roofing in Tennessee. Onyx provides repair, recover, and replacement for flat & low-slope roofs including TPO, PVC, EPDM, coatings, and commercial metal. Our approach emphasizes safety, staging, and communication — from pre-job planning to final closeout.
About Onyx
We’re a family-owned & operated Tennessee contractor focused on high-standards work, clean jobsites, and clear communication. As a Tennessee state-licensed General Contractor and GAF Certified Contractor, we bring commercial discipline to every roof: safety plans, scope control, and thorough documentation.
Commercial Systems & Assemblies
TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
- Use cases: low-slope roofs on retail/warehouse/office.
- Benefits: heat-welded seams, reflective white, widely specified.
- Typical build: steel/wood/concrete deck → insulation (polyiso) → HD coverboard (gypsum or HD polyiso) → 60–80 mil membrane, mechanically attached or fully adhered.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Use cases: restaurants/food service (grease), chemical exposure areas.
- Benefits: heat-welded seams; excellent chemical/grease resistance; reflective options.
- Typical build: similar to TPO with compatible adhesives/fasteners; reinforced membranes for durability.
Commercial Metal
- Standing seam: concealed fasteners; long runs; excellent for canopies & retail façades.
- Screw-down: economical but requires periodic fastener checks; great on outbuildings.
- Specs: PVDF coatings for color retention; gauge selected by span/wind; new edge metal per ANSI/SPRI ES-1.
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
- Use cases: large footprint buildings; proven longevity.
- Benefits: flexible in cold temps; strong field history.
- Typical build: fully adhered, mechanically attached, or ballasted; 60–90 mil; taped seams with primer; white EPDM options available.
Coatings & Recover Systems
- Acrylic / silicone / urethane coatings to extend life when substrate qualifies.
- Process: cleaning, repairs, seam reinforcement, primer (as needed), specified dry mils; pull-tests on adhesion.
- Good for: eligible single-plys and metal where full replacement is not yet required.
Core Components We Specify
Insulation: polyiso in multiple layers with staggered joints; flute fill on metal decks.
Coverboard: gypsum or HD polyiso for hail/traffic resistance and better adhesion.
Fastening: FM/wind-zone driven patterns; enhanced perimeter & corner attachment.
Evaluation, Testing & Decision Making
- Condition survey: membrane punctures, seam failures, shrinkage, blistering, ponding areas.
- Moisture checks: infrared scans or capacitance testing to find wet insulation.
- Core cuts: confirm deck type, insulation thickness, layers, and trapped moisture.
- Wind & code: local code and wind-zone requirements drive attachment patterns.
- Options & ROI: repair vs. recover vs. replace with lifecycle comparisons.
- Budgeting: phased approaches, value-engineering, and financing as needed.
- Documentation: photo reports, findings summary, and a clear written proposal.
Service & Maintenance Programs
- Essential 1 Inspection, debris removal at drains/scuppers, small sealant touch-ups, photo report. 72 hrs (non-emergency)
- Standard 2 Spring & fall visits, seam checks, minor repairs, drain cleaning, prioritized leak response, photo report & recommendations. 48 hrs (non-emergency)
- Premium 2–4 All Standard features plus asset log, warranty assistance, annual budget forecast, and owner training walk-throughs. 24 hrs (non-emergency)
Ask About a Maintenance Plan
From First Call to Final Closeout — Our 10-Step Process
- Discovery Call — goals, constraints, leak history, and scheduling.
- Site Assessment — measurement, photos, moisture checks, core cuts as requested.
- Options & ROI — repair vs. recover vs. replace with lifecycle math.
- Written Proposal — scope, system spec (TPO/PVC/EPDM/Metal/Coating), price, schedule, and warranty options.
- Pre-Job Planning — staging, crane/delivery plan, tenant notices, safety plan, permits.
- Mobilization — site protection, edge control, access control, and kickoff briefing.
- Execution — trained crews, daily housekeeping, weather monitoring, progress updates.
- Quality Assurance — seams, flashings, penetrations, edge metal, drainage slope checks.
- Final Cleanup — debris removal, magnet sweeps (if applicable), site restored.
- Closeout Package — photos, warranties, maintenance plan, and punch-list resolution.
Commitment to Quality Workmanship
Quality craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do. We adhere to industry standards and practices to deliver exceptional results. Our knowledgeable workforce is trained to use advanced techniques and high-quality materials, resulting in roofs that stand the test of time against various weather conditions.
Safety & Compliance
- Site-specific safety plans prepared pre-mobilization.
- Fall protection & edge control — guardrails, warning lines, anchors, harnesses.
- Hot-work protocols — fire-watch and extinguishers when required by scope.
- Housekeeping — daily debris management and safe access for building occupants.
- Communication — daily point of contact for scheduling, deliveries, and weather contingencies.
Warranties
Every project includes a written Onyx workmanship warranty. Manufacturer product or system warranties vary by brand and system selection (TPO/PVC/EPDM/Metal/Coating), required accessories, and installation method. We present coverage options and registration steps in writing with your proposal. Enhanced shingle/system options are available on steep-slope sections when specified with compliant accessories.
If you’re ready to enhance your home with our residential roofing services, don’t hesitate to contact us. Let’s discuss how we can provide you with the reliable roofing solutions your home deserves!