TPO roofing membrane is typically installed using mechanical fasteners and plates placed along the edge of the sheet and fastened through the membrane and into the roof decking. One of the primary benefits of TPO membrane is the ability to fuse the sheets together with a hot air welder. The strength of these welds is amazing, since you are essentially melting the products into each other.
Also worth noting, is that TPO is environmentally friendly, chlorine free material that can be easily recycled after its use as a roofing membrane has expired. These thermoplastic roofing membranes are among the fastest growing commercial roofing products and have gained broad industry acceptance for their many performance and installation advantages. Thermoplastic PolyOlefin “TPO” roofing membranes are suitable for a variety of low slope commercial land industrial roofing applications.
As demand increases for heat-reflective and energy efficient roofing systems, thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) single-ply roofing membranes continue to provide exceptional resistance to ultraviolet, ozone and chemical exposure.
Shown below are some other benefits Of TPO roofs:
1. The performance of rubber with heat-welded seams.
2. The weathering and low temperature flexibility of EPDM with the superior seam strength of heat-weldable membranes.
3. Typically built with wider sheets which mean less seams and less labor compared to standard PVC sheets.
4. More product on top of the scrim where you need it most - Reinforced Membranes handle building thermal expansion and contraction better than other products.
5. Minimal shrinkage for watertight integrity you can count on.
6. Complete line of TPO Accessories such as Pre-fabricated Pipe Boots and Pre-Cut Corners.
7. Membranes meet or exceeds ASTM performance standards.
8. Ideal for both new construction and reroofing/restoration.
9. Lightweight yet highly resistant to tears, impact, punctures & wind uplift.
10. Environmentally friendly - no chlorine, recyclable.
1. The performance of rubber with heat-welded seams.
2. The weathering and low temperature flexibility of EPDM with the superior seam strength of heat-weldable membranes.
3. Typically built with wider sheets which mean less seams and less labor compared to standard PVC sheets.
4. More product on top of the scrim where you need it most - Reinforced Membranes handle building thermal expansion and contraction better than other products.
5. Minimal shrinkage for watertight integrity you can count on.
6. Complete line of TPO Accessories such as Pre-fabricated Pipe Boots and Pre-Cut Corners.
7. Membranes meet or exceeds ASTM performance standards.
8. Ideal for both new construction and reroofing/restoration.
9. Lightweight yet highly resistant to tears, impact, punctures & wind uplift.
10. Environmentally friendly - no chlorine, recyclable.
Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing membranes have been available for nearly a decade now and have become one of the most "favored" single-ply membranes for commercial roofing applications. Furthermore, reflective white TPO has the potential to provide a significant return on a building owner's investment through its ability to help cut energy costs.
