Tpo Roofing Seams

Heat welded seams provide superior strength.

Tpo roofing seams.

Learn about weld free tpo. It is made up of thermoplastic polyolefin layers. Polyester reinforced fabric center aka scrim. Carlisle s sure weld tpo membranes have the industry leading octaguard xt weathering package for enhanced long term weathering.

Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price. With high reflectivity and strong heat welded seams tpo is a great choice many different types of buildings. Tpo roofing membrane has been specifically designed to have the advantages of a rubber roof combined with hot air weldable seams for extra durability. Weld free tpo is a unique membrane that can be mechanically attached or fully adhered to the roof deck and white peel stick seam tape can be used for an easy way to finish the system.

Unlike epdm in which lap joints are sealed with adhesive seams in tpo roofing are thermally bonded with the use of a special heat gun. 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. The talc carbon filler or fiberglass is a cloth like woven membrane that gives extra strength and durability. Each layer is made from ethylene propylene rubber and talc carbon filler or fiberglass.

Tpo membranes have been manufactured in the us since the early 1990 s and are now the fastest growing segment of the us single ply roofing industry. This tpo membrane is comprised of three bonded layers which are as follows. Tpo roofing is a single ply roof system which means only one sheet or membrane of tpo is installed. Tpo thermoplastic polyolefin membrane is the largest segment in the commercial roofing industry and no manufacturer has more tpo experience than carlisle.