Tpo Roof System Installation

The tremco thermoplastic polyolefin tpo roof system is a thermoplastic high reflective light weight energy star and california title 24 compliant roof system.

Tpo roof system installation.

In general tpo is a relatively low cost high performing roof membrane when installed the right way. Place the tpo plates along the top and sides of the tpo as seen in the photo above. Here s a video of the west roofing systems team installing a tpo single ply membrane roofing system. Prices for installing a tpo roof system will vary depending on the time of year brand quality of the materials method of installation and the amount of labor involved.

To secure the tpo you will need the tpo plates with the spikes and the appropriate length of fasteners that will reach the roof surface underneath the insulation. The tpo roof system can be mechanically attached ballasted or fully adhered. 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. You can expect to see price quotes in the following ranges.

Tear off costs can run between 100 and 200 per square. A simple recover with few rooftop penetrations and a basic metal specification can be as inexpensive as 4 5 per square foot. Tpo roofing systems 101. According to the 2014 2015 national roofing contractors association nrca market study most new projects in the past few years have specified a white tpo roof.

This hand book should be used as a reference to provide general application procedures and product information and should not replace the project specification. Tpo s long term heat uv and natural fungal resistance plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make tpo a reliable low slope roofing system. Jm high load and extra high load fasteners and plates are used to attach the roof system to steel and wood decks. Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.

Heat welded seams provide superior strength. Foot commercial roof it will usually cost between 3 50 and 7 50 per square foot in materials and labor to install a typical single ply membrane commercial roofing system. Tpo installation 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. Videos have been put together for many of these details and can be found in the video hub below.

The most common method of installing a jm tpo mechanically fastened roofing system is the in lap method where the mem brane overlap covers and protects the installed fasteners. It s also designed to make it less difficult to find weld settings that will achieve reliable welds. Ultraply tpo flex adhered is engineered to be more pliable for easier installation on more complex roofs and maintains flexibility in cold weather.