Reinforced Tpo Roofing

The sure weld reinforced tpo membrane is a heat weldable premium single ply thermoplastic polyolefin tpo sheet designed for new roof construction and re roofing applications.

Reinforced tpo roofing. It ll resist hail and foot traffic better. The single ply material is a combination of ethylene propylene polymers and polypropylene encapsulated in a reinforced polyester membrane. Tpo roofing systems are made up of a single layer of synthetics and reinforcing scrim that can be used to cover flat roofs. Tpo roofing membrane consists of blended materials including polypropylene polyethylene rubber and reinforcing filler.

Tpo thermoplastic polyolefin membrane is the largest segment in the commercial roofing industry and no manufacturer has more tpo experience than carlisle. Tpo membranes are manufactured in sheets that are 10 12 or 20 feet wide. These sheets are then rolled up and taken to the commercial facility. By 1993 the earlier non reinforced membranes were replaced by fabric reinforced sheets the version available today.

With the octaguard xt weathering package versiweld membranes also offer extreme weatherability and long term performance. 60 mil reinforced heat weldable tpo membrane used to cover exposed discs or fasteners. This membrane is composed of three layers. Usually thicker membranes come with additional warranty coverage.

The tpo membrane was first introduced to the roofing market in the early 1990 s as a more economical and efficient alternative that was thought to replace pvc roofing products. Membrane sheet thickness ranges from 40 mils up to 90 mils. Carlisle s sure weld tpo membranes have the industry leading octaguard xt weathering package for enhanced long term weathering. Flexible 60 mil 1 52 mm thick reinforced tpo thermoplastic polyolefin.

Sure weld extra is thick for significantly higher strength and weather ability. Fricklas tpo based products have been available since the 1980s. So what is tpo roofing. Everguard tpo prefabricated accessories deliver consistent quality and eliminate the worry and problems often associated with field fabrication.

It is formulated with additional flame retardant for higher slope fire code approvals. Field fabrication of tpo accessories is time consuming costly and inconsistent and it can lead to unreliable details that compromise a watertight roofing system. Primarily used to strip in flashing details gravel stops tpo coated metal joints and exposed fasteners in the roof field. The first sheets for membrane roofing were introduced in 1989.

Thermoplastic polyolefin tpo roofing systems 01 08 2007 by richard l.