This week dave embery divisional director at our product partner iko polymeric provides us with a comparison between two single ply membrane types.
Tpe roof membrane.
Tpo is touted to have the benefits of two of its direct competitors epdm and pvc roofs but without the drawbacks and extra costs.
Incorporating a range of membranes and accessories these next generation single ply roofing systems combine the best performance characteristics of thermo plastics eg pvc and elastomerics eg epdm.
This means that a tpo roof is as uv resistant and as heat resistant as epdm and as heat weldable.
Tpo s thermoplastic polyolefin have been extensively used within the single ply roofing industry since the early 90 s.
The only recommendation is for the use of hot soapy water on heavily soiled membrane which would typically be needed on older tpe roofs.
Sri a well known and highly respected laboratory that has done testing with ul nrca and mrca independently obtained various rolls a total of 45 in all of all of the major tpo brands.
Atlantic is a 2mm thick membrane which is unaffected by uv light and lasts in excess of 40 years.
If you are looking for a cost effective and durable single ply roofing system for your flat or low slope roof a tpo thermoplastic olefin membrane may be a solid energy efficient option.
Bailey atlantic sustainable single ply roofing system was chosen to refurbish the roof of the eastbourne hospital.
Presented by rene dupuis and helene hardy pierce at the 2015 international roofing expo.
What is tpo membrane.
The reason for the choice was the product s durability sustainability and compatibility with other building products.
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 it s a single ply membrane made from a polymerized combination of polypropylene and ethylene propylene rubber that can be attached to a roof with adhesive or with mechanical fasteners.
Tpo membrane is a fire reistant and weather proof roof covering that is often used on flat roofs or domed roofs.
Comparing tpo membrane and tpe.
Made of a petrochemical based materiel old sheets or tpo can be recycled into new ones.
Cost a typical residential tpo roof will cost between 6 50 and 11 50 per sq.
If you are looking to install a single ply roofing membrane that will be energy efficient and are evaluating your options consider tpo thermoplastic olefin roofing.
Flat roof your.
Tpe as the basic polymer in spectraplan roofing sheets.
Tpe is the collective term for a particular group of polyolefins with the basic properties of elastomers flexibility elasticity but which can be processed as thermoplasts thermal softening plastic deformation.
Iko spectraplan is an advanced single ply roofing membrane that uses the very latest in polymer technology.
Throughout 2013 and early 2014 structural research inc.
