TPO roofing is a unique solution for covering a flat roof with a single white ply membrane. It's a reliable and popular roofing solution. It offers you ease in roof installation. TPO roofing is made up of ethylene propylene rubber. You don't need any plasticizer because of its flexibility. It’s an alternative roofing substitute for rubber and PVC roofs.
The sheets or materials used in TPO are reasonably easy to install. TPO comes in large rolls that you can put on the roof deck effortlessly. Professionals easily weld hot-air between the roofing membranes for waterproof roof installation. It is more flexible than PVC or any other material.
TOP roofing offers you multiple color choices. It usually comes in white, but you can also choose other color options such as white, gray, tan, and many more. You can also apply paint over TPO roofing, but it needs surface treatment prior to painting.
The reflective property of TPO reduces the temperature of the rooftop and interior wall. It reflects both the heat and light with its smooth white surface. It also enables you to save energy in warm weather by significantly lowering the cooling load.
TPO material withstands adverse environmental conditions. It ensures no need of roof replacement for a long time. The exceptional mechanical strength of TPO safeguards roofs from simple wear and tear. It offers your roof complete UV protection. If you use additive packages, it also safeguards the roof color from fading.
TPO and PVC are both single-ply membranes that offer excellent protection to roofs against wear and tear and adverse weather. But still, they have some differences in composition and characteristics.
| Nature | TPO | PVC |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Ethylene-propylene in addition with rubber | Combination of Ethylene and chlorine |
| Puncture resistance | High | Low |
| Membrane Thickness | Approx 0.1 mm- 6.0 mm | Approx 1.2 mm- 2.0 mm |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Fire resistance | Low | High |
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