Thermoplastic Polyolefin Tpo Single Ply Roofing Membranes

In the building trades the acronym tpo stands for thermoplastic polyolefin a material originally developed for pond liners and used extensively for roofing since 1989.

Thermoplastic polyolefin tpo single ply roofing membranes.

Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price. Tpo roofing systems are made up of a single layer of synthetics and reinforcing scrim that can be used to cover flat roofs. Heat welded seams provide superior strength. Thermoplastic polyolefin is a single ply roofing membrane that is one of the fastest growing commercial roofing systems on the market.

Tpo sheets are a blend of polypropylene and ethylene propylene polymers and usually are reinforced with polyester. Tpo membranes are manufactured in sheets that are 10 12 or 20 feet wide. Tpo single ply roofing systems offer up to 62 more protection than epdm. Elastomeric sheets particularly epdm use just a single ply of membrane.

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. Thermoplastic polyolefin tpo single ply roofing membranes are among the fastest growing commercial roofing products and have gained praise across the industry for their many performance and installation advantages. Advances in production technology combined with the use of ballast for wind resistance rather than adhesives and the ability to use the thermally efficient polystyrene foam insulation have proven to be extremely cost effective. Thermoplastic olefin tpo tpo membranes are produced by calendering with lamination extrusion with lamination or extrusion coating techniques.