Tpo Roofs And The Environment

The energy efficiency of tpo roofing membranes makes them highly attractive to home owners who want to have the benefits of savings on their cooling costs as well as help the environment by reducing the carbon footprint.

Tpo roofs and the environment.

The flexibility of the membrane makes it highly resistant to tears punctures and impact damage. We also offer 45 mil min and 60 mil min tpo membranes. The name is a bit misleading because rather than being a plastic tpo is actually one of a few different types of rubber usually a blend of polypropylene and ethylene propylene rubber. Due to the flexibility of the membrane it also has high resistance to blunt damage.

Tpo a low cost and effective choice for flat and low slope roofs and the exposed surface is usually a highly reflective white which makes tpo especially suitable for hot sunny climates. This flexibility also allows for a building s movement and setting without compromising the roof s performance. It can withstand tearing punctures and impact damage too. You can install tpo roofing directly over existing roofing material or you can apply it to a bare roof deck.

Thermoplastic polyolefin is a single ply roofing membrane that is one of the fastest growing commercial roofing systems on the market. Aside from this it s also environment friendly. Spray polyurethane foam roofs are constructed by mixing two liquid chemicals together that react and expand to form one solid piece that adheres to the roof. It s capable of resisting dirt bacteria algae and even debris build up.

Resisting dirt bacteria algae and debris build up. Tpo roofs are durable. Tpo membranes can be recycled and are typically used in the manufacturing of new tpo membranes as the bottom ply. This single ply roofing membrane is ideal for quick installs on larger roofs.

Jm tpo roofing membrane is available in 45 mil 60 mil and 80 mil thicknesses. Environmental impact of tpo membrane as tpo is a petrochemical based product its main impact on the environment occurs during the oil extraction process. Foams are highly susceptible to mechanical moisture and uv damage and rely on a protective coating. Tpo roofs are energy star rated as cool roofs offering light color surfaces that reflect as much as 80 of sun s uv rays.

Tpo roofing is best known for its durability. Tpo roofing systems are made up of a single layer of synthetics and reinforcing scrim that can be used to cover flat roofs. Tpo membranes are manufactured in sheets that are 10 12 or 20 feet wide.