PVC roofing is one of the most popular flat roof materials currently available. Although a PVC roof membrane is more costly that other single ply membranes, such as TPO and EPDM rubber, PVC offers much greater durability, longevity and ability to stand up to severe weather conditions. What Is PVC Roofing? PVC is a popular flat roof material due to its high strength. Aside from its long-lasting properties, roofers prefer PVC membrane roofs because they do well in a wide range of climates and weather conditions. In terms of installation, polyester is placed between two PVC membrane sheets to function… Read more »
Carlisle Syntec is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art TPO roofing systems. Carlisle offers the best long-lasting, watertight TPO products that effortlessly seam and weld together. If you’re considering TPO roofing for your home or business, Carlisle TPO is a solid choice, that will protect your roof for years to come. To get started on your roof replacement project, contact your local roofing pros for FREE ESTIMATES! How Much Does Carlisle TPO Roofing Cost? A standard residential TPO roof costs approximately between $7.50 and $14.50 per square foot. Therefore, to install a regular-sized 1,200 square foot new flat roof using Carlisle… Read more »
Its very important to have gutters on a flat roof (if you don’t already have a drain somewhere in the middle of the roof). If you don’t have quality gutters on your flat roof, overtime the rain water will damage your siding, windows and foundation. Therefore its critical to have gutters, and to make sure that they are appropriately sized. A regular 5 inch aluminum seamless gutters are often not adequate (not big enough) for a flat roof, where most of the flat roof, where most of the rain water volume comes off on just one edge of the roof…. Read more »
In recent years, TPO roofing has been steadily gaining popularity in the flat roofing market. People are increasingly choosing TPO membranes because they are advertised as being similar to PVC roofing in terms of the benefits and installation, but offering a more competitive price. Lets take a close look at the differences and similarities between TPO vs PVC membranes. Cost Of TPO vs PVC Roofing Many homeowners wonder: is TPO membrane really cheaper than PVC? While PVC MEMBRANE is more expensive than TPO roofing, per square foot of same thickness material, the overall system costs is about the same, or… Read more »
While initially used primarily in commercial applications, TPO roofing’s durability, resistance to leaks, energy efficiency and competitive pricing have made it a popular choice for many homeowners. If you are looking for a durable single ply membrane for your flat roof, Then you should consider a TPO (thermoplastic olefin) membrane. Currently, TPO roofs are the fastest growing product on the single ply roofing market. Here is up to date pricing on TPO materials and installation, as well as a cost comparison between TPO and its two direct competitors, EPDM Rubber and PVC roofing membranes. How Much Does It Cost to… Read more »
If you are looking for a waterproof deck membrane, consider installing TPO roofing material on your deck. While having a roof deck is a great way to increase living/entertaining space, one of the biggest issues that many homeowners experience is frequent leaks. Properly waterproofing a roof deck is often a challenge, because the materials used most frequently, either EPDM rubber, or a Tar/built-up material, do not offer solid protection against leaks. However, there is a much better, longer lasting alternative for deck waterproofing: a TPO roofing membrane. Its designed with hot air-welded seams, which makes it impervious to water infiltration…. Read more »
If you are thinking of installing a TPO roofing membrane on your home, you need to carefully select your product manufacturer. You have probably seen things like 20 year Warranty or Lifetime Warranty on many manufacturer’s websites and thought – that sounds great! However, the reality is that because TPO is primarily installed on commercial and industrial buildings, very few manufacturers offer warranties for residential applications. Moreover, the ones that do, offer very limited warranties that will not give you much protection. Here is a list of TPO membrane manufacturers that offer a residential warranty, along with our summary of… Read more »
Are you interested in installing a TPO roof, but are not sure which product to choose? Because of roofing TPO’s quickly growing popularity, in recent years many flat roof manufacturers have started their own lines of TPO to get a piece of the growing market share. With so many offerings, and marketing hype it may be hard to discern which product offers the best features. To help you, we have selected 3 of the BEST products from top TPO manufacturers, who have a solid reputation for producing quality TPO roofs for many years. Each offers unique features and benefits that… Read more »
In the US today, there is about 1,400 square miles of low-slope roofing in place ( an area larger than the state of Rhode Island) and almost 13 billion dollars is spent annually on reroofing, which makes disposal of the old membranes a big environmental issue. Among the three single-ply membranes, TPO just like PVC is 100% recyclable, while EPDM rubber is not. In the last few years, many TPO manufacturers have started programs to educate both roofing contractors and building owners about the benefits and the process of TPO recycling. Recycling TPO not only saves our environment by reducing… Read more »
Business and homeowners who are looking to install a new flat roof membrane should be aware of TPO roofing problems before they select this material as the replacement membrane for their roof. Since TPO roofing is very well marketed in both residential and commercial roofing markets, offers a good price point and a number of attractive features, many people don’t think twice before putting a TPO membrane on their roof. Lets take a closer look with at some concerning problems that TPO roofs have, to help you decide whether this is the right roofing material for you. TPO Roofing Problems… Read more »
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