What is TPO?
TPO is an abbreviation used for Thermoplastic Polyolefin. This exclusive material is made into the polymer of a single sheet by combining ethylene-propylene rubber and polypropylene together. Back in 90’s, there was a need for a new roofing material that could be used as an alternative to the expensive roofing material available in the market. Fortunately, Thermoplastic Polyolefin roofing membrane was introduced and proved to be a proficient alternative of PVC roofing material. If you have a roof made out of TPO and it needs to be repaired, then you should find the Best TPO Roofing Repair Service provider in order to get the job done correctly.
The composition of Thermoplastic Polyolefin membrane
This exclusive roofing membrane is composed of three different layers that make up the single ply layers:
The base:
The base of the membrane is made out of TPO polymer
The center:
The center is made from a Scrim that is a polyester reinforced fabric
The top:
Thermoplastic polyolefin sheet is added on the top to complete the membrane of the exclusive material.
Why consider Thermoplastic Polyolefin roof membranes as a potential solution?
Thermoplastic Polyolefin is an energy efficient material
Best TPO Roofing Repair Service provider will guide you about how this roof will save you future expenses. The Thermoplastic Polyolefin is an energy efficient material and it will save your cost on the cooling systems. TPO roof reflects back the rays of the sun and does not absorb them, this means the roof will not become hot. Moreover, this exclusive material is eco-friendly.
TPO is Cost-effective
Apart from it being the most advantageous material, TPO membrane is still an affordable roofing material. Before Thermoplastic Polyolefin, PVC was used but that was costly, but TPO offers most of the characteristic of PVC at an affordable price.
TPO is a durable roofing material
TPO is known for one of its exclusive characteristic i.e. it does not allow dirt to accumulate; so you don’t have to worry about debris layering up on your roof. Thermoplastic Polyolefin is a flexible membrane and is highly resistant to wear and tear.
Easy to Install
The light weighted TPO sheets are delivered in form of large sheets. This makes the installation work less demanding as compared to other roofing materials where installation may require efforts to joint little parts and is time-consuming. This also diminishes the number of labor and cost required for the installation, which further on reduces the aggregate cost of installation. Best TPO Roofing Repair Service provider will take minimal time in the installation because the TPO sheet can be easily spread over a rooftop with no creases in little time.
