There are a few types of insulation options the facility manager owner can choose from.
Installation process of tpo roofing system.
Heat welded seams provide superior strength.
The following factors greatly influence the quality of the roofing system s installation.
Seam and edge sealing is the most sensitive part of the installation process and makes the difference between a roof that leaks and one that doesn t.
Mechanical fasteners and plates are typically used to secure the tpo membrane to the roof deck.
Tpo roofing has a unique installation process which differs from that of other roofing materials.
Videos have been put together for many of these details and can be found in the video hub below.
Do not use mechanical attachment because if deck rafters are placed over screws you will have a hole in the roof.
No matter which installation method they use roofers roll out the tpo membrane in overlapping strips and seal the overlaps.
3 install 80 mil tpo roof fully adhered glued to densdeck.
Tpo roofing systems 101.
Strategic installation and fastening of insulation when used to deter bulging or sagging.
Tpo roofing installation after the existing substrate is prepared either by cleaning or removing the existing roof the insulation is installed.
Mechanically attached systems product performance contents tpo 45 mil membrane.
The tpo roof system can be mechanically attached ballasted or fully adhered.
For use in all types of single ply system s.
Product performance roof design mechanically attached system construction details.
Affixing the tpo membrane is accomplished by making it fully adhered and mechanically attached or ballasted.
A simple recover with few rooftop penetrations and a basic metal specification can be as inexpensive as 4 5 per square foot.
Cost of a tpo roof.
Tpo application and specifications manual.
Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.
Proper roof slope for a efficient draining.
2 install 1 2 fiberboard screwed into the roof with roof screws and 3 plates and densdeck adhered on top with 2 part adhesive.
Because of its standard accessories light weight and comparatively easier easier is a relative term in commercial roofing installation process tpo is a very cost competitive system.
1 tear off current roof this is optional but i highly recommend this step.
The traditional method for seam welding is to use heat.
It will allow you to fix all the rotten wood beneath the roof.
M echanically a ttached f ully a dhered and b allast a pplied.
Tpo s long term heat uv and natural fungal resistance plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make tpo a reliable low slope.
The tremco thermoplastic polyolefin tpo roof system is a thermoplastic high reflective light weight energy star and california title 24 compliant roof system.
