Roofers generally use one of two methods to adhere a tpo membrane to a roof.
How properly install tpo on flat roof.
The flat roof membrane also makes finding a leak very easy whereas with gravel it s virtually impossible.
If insulation is installed below the flat roof deck this is called a cold roof.
Hi i live in va and have a flat residential roof of tpo installed in 2013.
A flat roof membrane is actually glued to the roof but for the adhesive to bond well the roof needs to be cleaned.
Tpo roofing pros and cons.
These holes are 2 inches across or less.
After our wind storm tree falling on the house we need to repair or replace the roof mostly due to 10 12 puncture from the brances.
A long term problem free commercial flat roof solar installation starts with knowing about the roof systems themselves and how to keep them protected.
One is to use mechanical fasteners which are typically screws accompanied by large plastic washers.
Modified bitumen is a popular roofing material installed on commercial buildings particularly those with low slope or flat roofing systems.
A note to consider before construction.
Follow the simple steps below to install your own flat roof membrane.
This will save you money from completely tearing off the existing roof and installing a new tpo system.
Consider geography budget and use for the roof to determine the best option.
For one there is an alphabet soup of acronyms.
In this case if there s only one roofing system in place is to install a cover board over the tpo roof cut the flashings off and then install a spray foam roofing system.
The other is to use a solvent or water based adhesive to secure the membrane to the existing roofing or the roof deck.
Step 1 roof preparation.