Powell Roofing for this entry would like to bring to your attention what benefits can TPO roofing installation can do for you. TPO is a system covers a layer consisting of a thermoplastic polyolefin membrane. The TPO roofing installation is generally composed of three layers of a polymer base TPO, strong, reinforced polyester center (scrim) and a polyolefin thermoplastic resistant compound top layer.
For you TPO roofing installation we will need the help of fillers like rubber, and reinforcement filler. The most common fillers are, but are not limited to talc, glass fiber, carbon fiber, oxy and metal sulphate. Other common gums include EPDM and a variety of used materials of metallocenes, which are catalyst that are embedded in the polymer.
In general, TPO roofing installation consists in membranes that are marketed as a product that combines the properties of EPDM and PVC, without the disadvantages that the latter two materials present. In other words, when you are doing a TPO roofing installation these two materials represent a more resistant to UV rays EPDM, and heat as PVC.
The surface when doing TPO roofing installation is smooth and dirt resistant and with resistant biological growth compared to other thermoplastic membranes. TPO membranes usually carry an Energy Star rating, which exceed the guidelines based on the solar reflectance and thermal emissivity. Energy Star TPO membranes compatible with its high ceiling fresco ratings helps reduce the amount of energy needed to keep the room cool.
The following benefits and features have been reported for TPO roofing installation:
- Environment friendly and is also recyclable
- Welded seams protect from the entering of heat
- It is available in many colors
- Resistant to degradation by heat and UV rays
- Unwilling to many chemicals
- Good cold flexibility and high temperature resistant
- It has no derivates of external plasticizers.
We hope that this entry has served good for your information on TPO roofing installation with our team of professionals at Powell Roofing. Contact our friendly staff and get the best out the installation today!