TPO: Thermoplastic Olefin or Polyolefin
TPO membranes are single-ply roof membranes constructed from ethylene propylene rubber. They are designed to combine the durability of rubber with the proven performance of hot-air weldable seams. They have been tested as having excellent resistance to ozone, are algae-resistant, environmentally friendly and safe to install. The material’s manufacturers are so confident in properly welded seams that the material is sometimes advertised as a monolithic (seamless) roof. Seam strengths are 3 to 4 times those of EPDM’s adhesive and tape seams. TPO is highly resistant to tears, impacts, and punctures with good flexibility to allow for building movement. TPO’s are available in white, light gray, and black with thicknesses of either 45 mils (.045″) or 60 mils (.060″). The width of the membrane depends on the manufacturer but they usually come in widths of six to twelve feet and are one-hundred feet in length.
Colorado Commercial TPO Roofing Systems
Legacy Roofing commercial roofers can provide and install today’s leading commercial TPO roofing systems. TPO roofing recovery roofing systems. Roofing cost maintenance friendly commercial roofing systems Installed through out the State of Colorado.
Rooftop temperatures are as much as 60 degrees Fahrenheit (F) cooler with a white sheet compared with a black EPDM, modified bitumen, or built-up system.
The trend toward Energy Star-labeled, compliant reflective roofing is a huge benefit for TPO.
This high, sustained reflectivity is saving significant energy and money for building owners all over the United States. Because the TPO roofing system is mechanically-attached and insulation can be placed under the membrane during the roof installation, you can reduce your building.