In the single ply roofing market in the US today the race is on between PVC and TPO thermoplastic roofing membranes. While PVC still has the upper hand and accounts for a significant portion of all residential and commercial single ply membrane installations, TPO is steadily gaining a faithful following and its share in the market continues to grow every year. Out of the two membranes, TPO is the newcomer to the US market, it was initially manufactured and installed in the European roofing market and only made its way into the US in the early 1990’s. By comparison, PVC… Read more »
UPDATE: It has become increasingly difficult to find the MRCA T&R Committee TPO Advisory – in fact, MRCA has deleted it from their website (we believe this is due to pressure from big TPO manufacturers who do not want negative press). Here is the original of this document – MRCA TPO Advisory Original article: In the single ply roofing market, TPO roofing membranes are continuing to experience significant growth, competing for a share of the pie with both PVC and EPDM membranes. While a TPO membrane roof is newest of all three membranes, officially introduced into the US market in… Read more »
For anyone interested in the state of TPO roofing, its future growth and expansion in residential and commercial roofing markets, it is important to know that TPO roofing is being actively discussed and evaluated by such reputable organizations as MRCA. In 2010, at the 61st Annual MRCA Conference, there was a very important presentation by the panel on “TPO Long-Term Performance”. This panel addressed to the best their ability and expertise some of the serious concerns that have been raised in the roofing industry regarding the longevity and durability of TPO roofing membranes and reported failures of the membranes under… Read more »
Many people who are interested in installing a TPO membrane roof, wonder how long it lasts and how well it stands up to the elements? Here is a summary of the roofing industry’s efforts to standardize and measure the durability of TPO roofing. In response to the industry’s need for a more rigorous standard for TPO membranes, ASTM standard for TPO was revised twice in 2011. The first revision took place in April 2011 and included changes to the duration of specimen heat aging before aged physical property testing. The time frame was increased from 28 days at 240 F… Read more »
Are you looking for a quality, energy efficient solution for a low slope roof and are not sure whether to go for a TPO or an EPDM rubber roofing membrane? It can be difficult to distinguish between EPDM vs TPO, as both are single ply roofing membranes. However, there are important differences that you need to be aware of to figure out which roofing membrane is right for you. When making your decision, consider such factors as cost, longevity, durability, maintenance, ease of installation and energy efficiency. To learn more information about how TPO and EPDM stack up against one… Read more »
If you are a roofing pro already installing TPO roofing membranes or considering starting to work with TPO there are some important installation intricacies that you need to be aware of to get your job done well. TPO membranes are becoming increasingly popular both in residential and commercial single ply roofing markets across the US, offering an economical price as compared to its rival PVC roofing membranes. TPO roofing membrane offers many benefits similar to PVC roofing, in the last couple of years, the membranes have been noted to age and deteriorate prematurely under conditions of high solar and heat… Read more »
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