A critical review of the life span of tpo pvc and other single ply roof membranes.
Reviews tpo roofing systems.
Now tpo is more like epdm rubber with heat welded field seams.
White tpo roofs offer the best solar radiant heat reflection properties hence they are the most popular choice thanks to their energy saving potential.
Tpo also lost its competitive advantage by using peel stick flashing.
So just go with whatever building codes require in your are.
Tpo roofing systems 101.
Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.
Rc 262 pdf duradek u s.
Tpo resists corrosion and breaks down when it comes into contact with numerous materials which makes for this flexibility in installation.
Presented by karim allana of allana buick bers at the 2011 rci winter workshop.
The biggest positive to installing tpo roofing on your flat roof is the cost.
Tpo is very good at resisting dirt build up punctures and tears as well.
Heat welded seams provide superior strength.
45 mils 045 or 60 mils 060.
As to the detail work and the seams you can glue the membrane or just let it heat welded.
The firestone ultraply tpo invisiweld system is a high performance non penetrating tpo membrane fastening system.
The other biggest positive to using tpo is its color.
It has a tpo membrane which you can mechanically attach or screw.
Tpo roof load is very low 0 38 lb per square foot for material 50 mil thickness even with insulation you will be at around 1 lb per foot or less.
It s no longer a truly heat welded system but is a hybrid of welded plus glued roof.
Carlisle syntec sure weld tpo and sure flex pvc roofing systems.
Tpo roofing is perhaps the most used product today because of two viable reasons it is white and relatively cheap.
Mechanically attached it provides high wind uplift ratings and offers simplified installation that reduces labor and material costs.
Duro last adhered pvc roofing systems using sb iv adhesive and mechanically attached pvc roofing systems using rhinobond insulation plates both installed over steel decks.
Tpo is one of the cheapest materials on the market today costing less than epdm or other types of rolled rubber roofing.
Tpo s long term heat uv and natural fungal resistance plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make tpo a reliable low slope roofing system.
Rc 477 pdf duro last roofing inc.
Duradek ultra pvc roof coverings.
Single ply membrane on a residential flat roof.
Alternatively you can also fully adhere or glue it.
For most residential applications tpo membranes come in two thicknesses options.
