This type of roofing tends to be white on top which reflects the sun s light and stops heat build up indoors.
Using tpo for roof deck.
One is to use mechanical fasteners which are typically screws accompanied by large plastic washers.
Perforated pvc flat roof deck tiles perforated roof tiles made of pvc are another quality durable option for installing over rubber roofing membranes.
This means that a tpo roof is as uv resistant and as heat resistant as epdm and as heat weldable as pvc.
The other is to use a solvent or water based adhesive to secure the membrane to the existing roofing or the roof deck.
Tpo can be attached with adhesives or attached directly to the roof deck.
Using your roof as a deck is often the only way to utilize the unused space or to create a private outdoor experience in the urban setting.
Tpo can be installed in various ways making for easier installation than more traditional roofing systems.
Tpo is touted to have the benefits of two of its direct competitors epdm and pvc roofs but without the drawbacks and extra costs.
The other biggest positive to using tpo is its color.
You should only use an 80 mil membrane because thinner membranes have a high risk of tearing.
It is important to use only high density insulation.
If you are looking to install a single ply roofing membrane that will be energy efficient and are evaluating your options consider tpo thermoplastic olefin roofing.
Finally tpo resists corrosion and break down upon contact with numerous materials.
Other positives include the fact that you have choices in how it is installed.
Weighing around one pound per tile they are an extremely lightweight option and will not damage underlying roofing membrane.
It can be attached with adhesives or fastened directly to the roof deck.
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A roof deck can also be a quiet and private retreat without having to drive anywhere.
An additional benefit to using tpo is the color.
It can also be heat welded in places around chimneys and other protrusions.
Roofers generally use one of two methods to adhere a tpo membrane to a roof.
Table 1 06 12 acceptable fasteners for gypsum roof decks table 1 06 13 acceptable insulation securement options adhesives for insulation attachment to gypsum roof decks.