The tpo roof system can be mechanically attached ballasted or fully adhered.
Installation process of tpo 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.
Heat welded seams provide superior strength.
Tpo s long term heat uv and natural fungal resistance plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make tpo a reliable low slope.
1 tear off current roof this is optional but i highly recommend this step.
Tpo roofing systems 101.
2 install 1 2 fiberboard screwed into the roof with roof screws and 3 plates and densdeck adhered on top with 2 part adhesive.
Affixing the tpo membrane is accomplished by making it fully adhered and mechanically attached or ballasted.
Product performance roof design mechanically attached system construction details.
Proper roof slope for a efficient draining.
Do not use mechanical attachment because if deck rafters are placed over screws you will have a hole in the roof.
Tpo roofing has a unique installation process which differs from that of other roofing materials.
Mechanical fasteners and plates are typically used to secure the tpo membrane to the roof deck.
No matter which installation method they use roofers roll out the tpo membrane in overlapping strips and seal the overlaps.
M echanically a ttached f ully a dhered and b allast a pplied.
Mechanically attached systems product performance contents tpo 45 mil membrane.
Tpo application and specifications manual.
Tpo membranes may also be attached to the deck or to a layer of insulation material using adhesives but this is less common.
There are a few types of insulation options the facility manager owner can choose from.
Seam and edge sealing is the most sensitive part of the installation process and makes the difference between a roof that leaks and one that doesn t.
For use in all types of single ply system s.
Tpo roofing installation after the existing substrate is prepared either by cleaning or removing the existing roof the insulation is installed.
Strategic installation and fastening of insulation when used to deter bulging or sagging.
The traditional method for seam welding is to use heat.
It will allow you to fix all the rotten wood beneath the roof.
3 install 80 mil tpo roof fully adhered glued to densdeck.
The tremco thermoplastic polyolefin tpo roof system is a thermoplastic high reflective light weight energy star and california title 24 compliant roof system.
Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.
Videos have been put together for many of these details and can be found in the video hub below.
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.
This hand book should be used as a reference to.
