Tpo roofing design and installation considerations.
Typical tpo roof assembly.
Installation is important when it comes to putting a single ply roofing system on a building and there are over 140 standard tpo details available from carlisle syntec.
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In indiana we typically see 45 mil and 60 mil specified.
Tpo membranes are a relatively new roof membrane in the commercial roofing market and have seen several reformulations in the past decade.
Thatch approximate typical weight 7 lbs.
When it comes to design we ve got the tools to get you from the desk to the roof.
In lieu of half sheets to secure the roof membrane attachment beneath tpo or epdm membrane and as additional membrane securement as specified in johns manville specifications and details.
Always check with your local code authority.
Videos have been put together for many of these details and can be found in the video hub below.
Heat welded seams provide superior strength.
They are typically white in color and as a thermoplastic the seams are heat welded.
Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.
The thicker the membrane the better the long term durability.
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Here you will find all of the tpo specifications 3 part specs details and installation guides.
Tpo roof membrane 80 mil fully adhered membrane only 0 40 lbs.
Low installed cost heat w elded seam s w hite reflective color and no liquid plasticizers.
Tpo roof membrane 60 mil fully adhered membrane only 0 29 lbs.
Before constructing a flat roof assembly please refer to the unvented roof assembly comments under 6 2 vented and unvented roof assemblies and if applicable 6 3 parapet walls.
C om pared to typical single ply e p d m p v c and t p o m em branes g a f e verg uard t p o 45 m il roofing m em brane provides the benefits of all three m aterials in a single m em brane.
45 mil 1 14 mm thick reinforced tpo thermoplastic polyolefin membrane with 30 mil 0 76 mm thick factory applied peel and stick adhesive tape.
Please note that the r values for roof membranes shingles tiles air films and roof deck materials might or might not be permitted by your local code to be included when total roof assembly r value is being calculated for the purpose of satisfying energy code requirements.
Tpo is typically sold in thicknesses of 45 mil 60 mil and 90 mil.
Tpo s long term heat uv and natural fungal resistance plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make tpo a reliable low slope.
Tpo roofing systems 101.
