Things You Need To Know About TPO Roofing

When it comes to commercial roofing materials, there are a lot of options for you. Most commercial establishments tend to go for single-ply roof systems which include TPO, P.V.C., E.P.D.M. and some modified bitumen assemblies.  TPO is one of the most popular commercial roofing materials available in the market today. So, what is TPO?

TPO or thermo-polyolifin is currently quite popular when it comes to flat or low slope roofs. It is commonly used in residential, commercial and even in industrial applications. Because of its light weight, hot air welded seams, and cost-effectiveness, many consider it to be a great value for money when compared to other roof system options.

TPO roofing usually comes in 45, 60, 80 mil (.045, .060, .080) thicknesses, where one mil is equal to 1/1000 of an inch. TPO also comes in a fleece back option. The roof can be mechanically fastened or fully adhered. It is often reinforced for increased durability. Now, TPO is usually white in color but you can also get colors such as gray or tan as well.

Now, a lot of people believe that a white roof is a better option because it reflects sunlight and heat. However, this is not entirely true. If you have trouble cooling a building in summer then a white roof will indeed help. However, if you have proper ventilation in your attic and roof and building insulation the color does not matter. Often the best options is to install a one half inch poly-iso , e.p.s., or high density wood fiber board insulation as recovery board and a TPO membrane roof system right over a built-up roof with gravel.

TPO roofs are also easy to repair and easy to install. At Dodson Roofing, we believe that because of all of these characteristics ,TPO membrane will continue to be the roof system of choice when it comes to flat or low slope applications for a long time and will continue to grow in popularity over the years. Contact our team at Dodson Roofing contractors today and get the right solutions for TPO Roofing