Reviews Tpo Roofing Systems

Presented by karim allana of allana buick bers at the 2011 rci winter workshop.

Reviews tpo roofing systems.

It has a tpo membrane which you can mechanically attach or screw. It s no longer a truly heat welded system but is a hybrid of welded plus glued roof. Heat welded seams provide superior strength. 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.

As to the detail work and the seams you can glue the membrane or just let it heat welded. Tpo resists corrosion and breaks down when it comes into contact with numerous materials which makes for this flexibility in installation. Tpo is less likely to experience mildew or algae growth and doesn t require pressure washing. At 1 66 per square foot generic tpo is 13 more expensive than high quality brand name pvc so the price war is lost.

Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price. Carlisle syntec sure weld tpo and sure flex pvc roofing systems. 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.

Tpo roofing is perhaps the most used product today because of two viable reasons it is white and relatively cheap. Tpo is very good at resisting dirt build up punctures and tears as well. Allana highlighted a number of projects at the university of nevada las vegas where 11 tpo roofs had been replaced over the previous three years. Single ply membrane on a residential flat roof.

Tpo is one of the cheapest materials on the market today costing less than epdm or other types of rolled rubber roofing. Now tpo is more like epdm rubber with heat welded field seams. 45 mils 045 or 60 mils 060. Tpo roofing systems 101.

So just go with whatever building codes require in your are. For most residential applications tpo membranes come in two thicknesses options. 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. A critical review of the life span of tpo pvc and other single ply roof membranes.

Duradek ultra pvc roof coverings. White tpo roofs offer the best solar radiant heat reflection properties hence they are the most popular choice thanks to their energy saving potential. Rc 262 pdf duradek u s. Mechanically attached it provides high wind uplift ratings and offers simplified installation that reduces labor and material costs.

Alternatively you can also fully adhere or glue it. The biggest positive to installing tpo roofing on your flat roof is the cost.