Environmental Benefits of TPO Roof Systems

One of the best features of TPO roof systems is their environmental benefits. A white TPO roof helps reduce the amount of energy that is required to cool the building, thus lowering energy costs and cutting the amount of energy consumed. Less energy consumption equals fewer pollutants generated back into the atmosphere, directly contributing to a cleaner environment. This also significantly helps in reducing the urban heat island effect. TPO roof systems have a cleaner manufacturing process, contain no chlorine and are recyclable.

Single Ply Membrane Roofing

Single ply membrane roofing is usually broken down into two categories: TPO and EPDM. TPO roofing has a common feature not found in EPDM - it can be heated and reshaped multiple times. As a result, a single ply membrane roof using thermoplastics is often referred to as a seamless roof because the edges can be melted and fused together to form a tightly bonded seam. Consequently, an EPDM membrane is seamed by an adhesive.

When deciding whether a single ply membrane roofing system is right for you, it is important to first consider whether the building is suited for a single ply membrane at all. Generally, single ply membrane roofing is appropriate when weight is a consideration, structural movement is expected, re-covering an existing membrane or installing in cold weather, among other factors.

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