Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.
Tpo roofing which side goes out.
This hand book should be used as a reference to.
What goes into tpo roofing systems.
What s more important is that your framing can handle the weight of snow.
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60 mil 1 5 mm thick reinforced tpo thermoplastic polyolefin membrane with weldable selvage edges of 2 75 69 9 mm on each side of the roll one encapsulated edge and self adhering capabilities in a wide temperate range.
The tpo roof system can be mechanically attached ballasted or fully adhered.
To finally settle the score between epdm vs tpo a side by side comparison will help property owners make the right decision for their properties.
The tremco thermoplastic polyolefin tpo roof system is a thermoplastic high reflective light weight energy star and california title 24 compliant roof system.
Its been awhile but that was one of the benefits to osb that was listed on one of the manufacturer s websites.
Then they mix slate and sawdust to add density and strength.
Also since most heat goes out through your roof i d recommend 3 inches of polyiso insulation on your roof.
Thermoplastic polyolefin tpo single ply roofing membranes are among the fastest growing commercial roofing products and have gained broad industry acceptance for their many performance and installation advantages.
This will be expensive but i think is well worth it.
Ok now to your main question tpo has no problem with snow loads or snow in general.
Epdm roof manufacturers combine recycled rubber material from old tires boots and other sources to create the material.
He felt that the friction caused by the rough side attached to the studs would help shear value he would do this with the osb tread material too.
One is to use mechanical fasteners which are typically screws accompanied by large plastic washers.
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.
In this article we cover everything you need to know about tpo roofing.
Here at west roofing systems we ve been installing single ply membrane roofing for over 38 years.
If you ve seen a bright white roof then you may be familiar with tpo roofing.
Tpo roofing comes in 6 to 8 foot sheets that you lay out side by side and weld together.
The rough side is made for safer walking.
My mentor always put the smooth side out.
The tpo system consists of the membrane a cover board and or insulation tpo accessories tpo compatible metal and tpo compatible adhesive or fasteners.
Heat welded seams provide superior strength.