TPO Roofing
Common Applications:
-Mechanically Fastened
-Fully Adhered
-Ballasted
Manufacturing Method:
TPO is formed in sheets made up of popropylene and ethylene propylene polymers which are reinforced with polyester. The process of manufacturing TPO requires no plasticizer or chlorine.
Application Method(s):
TPO is applied in large rolls that vary in both size and thickness. TPO can be fully adhered, mechanically fastened, or ballasted. The seams of the membrane are hot air-welded together to form a very strong waterproof bond between sheets.
Benefits:
- most environmentally friendly single ply system
- Great flexibility even at extremely low temperatures
- Strong puncture resistant material
- Cool roof Energy Star system UV resistant, can lower heating and cooling bills
- Reduces the heat island effect and solar heat gain
- Resistant to chemicals, acid, salt, oil, etc.
- Extremely strong seams