What's TPO Roofing ?

TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin) is a single ply roofing membrane that will be placed on Commercial and Residential buildings. Considering that the membrane is thin, including 45 to 80 Mil's thick, it is light in weight yet durable and remains flexible allowing for the expansion and contraction of varying climates. More technically speaking, TPO is a trade name that describes polymer, polyethylene, polypropylene, BCPP, rubber, and a reinforcement filler. This roof system is taking over the construction industry because it remains flexible (like EPDM) yet has heat weldable seams (like PVC) and is generally white, which saves significantly on energy costs.

When TPO was a new comer to the roofing industry, it underwent the conventional developmental challenges (quite the same as PVC membrane's issues). Nevertheless the standing of Versico is head and shoulders that beats all others because it has consistently provided a top quality roofing solution. Most TPO manufacturers have identified a resilient formula for their TPO's, but Versico continues to lead the way.

In February of 2010, articles was published by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) informing consumers of the likelihood of accelerated aging using conditions where in actuality the UV rays concentrate on the membrane due to reflective surfaces which are adjacent to the roof surface. Types of these surfaces is likely to be large mirror windows alongside a roof surface, or reflective flashing on a wall above the roof. Accelerated deterioration from focused UV Rays is not really unique to TPO , but because TPO has become so widely used today, the content specialized in the TPO roofing membrane the need to be upgraded in situations such as these. Just as before Versico has led the way in which in this solution.

Every Versico Membrane is enhanced with Octaguard XT Weathering Package in its sheet. This enhances the item to provide more life to the sheet. Actually the Versico TPO membrane can withstand over 60 days at a consistent 275 deg F without showing signs of material failure. Most others manufacturers don't withstand this lab test without showing deterioration.

Besides the material quality, there's still one major consideration: Any roofing system is just as good as the who set it down! It doesn't matter how good the material is, if the installers are not experienced, the standard amount of the complete roof system will suffer. Try to find an organization who has been installing TPO membrane for at the very least 5 years.

They're factory trained and certified. We provide service around the usa for flat and pitched roofs. We're experts at installing TPO and other roofing systems. To find out about Brady Roofing, visit our Website.