Commercial TPO Flat Roofs
TPO Flat Roofing for Your St. Louis Business
TPO roofing, or Thermoplastic Polyolefin, is one of the most common roofing types for commercial buildings. With some of the best energy savings for single-ply membrane roofing, it is among the most popular for business owners.
At West County Roofing & Construction we have over 15 years of professional experience installing and repairing TPO flat and low sloped roofs on commercial buildings in and around St. Louis. We can accurately assess your structures roofing needs, and identify the best options for your building and budget.
What is TPO Roofing?
Thermoplastic Polyolefin, commonly referred to as TPO Roofing, is a single-ply roofing membrane that is one of the most popular and fastest growing commercial roofing systems available. TPO roofing systems include a single layer of synthetics, and reinforcing scrim, that can be used to cover flat roofs.
TPO membranes are manufactured in sheets that are available in 10, 12, or 20 feet wide. These sheets are then rolled up to be delivered to the commercial facility for installation.
TPO has gained industry acceptance with the natural reflective surface to reflect UV rays. As reported by the National Roofing Contractors Association, TPO is currently installed on about 40% of the commercial roofs in the United States.
Contact us today to schedule a free commercial roofing consultation and receive a no-obligation estimate.
TPO Roofing Installation
Our Preferred TPO Flat Roofing Products
After the existing substrate is prepared by cleaning or removing the existing roof, the insulation can be installed. There are a few types of insulation options the business owner may choose from:
- Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) – The most commonly used insulation type for St. Louis roofing applications, Polyiso is more expensive but pays off with a higher R-value rating.
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) – With the highest R-value per dollar, EPS is used for roof, wall and floor insulation. EPS can be used for ground contact and does not retain water over time.
- Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) – Usually defined by the blue, green or pink color, XPS falls between Polyiso and EPS in the range of price and performance. XPS is semipermeable with a perm rating of 1.
The TPO membrane is attached to the cover board with a bonding adhesive or mechanically fastened. When the membrane is rolled out, our experienced contractors then can use a hot-air gun to hot air weld the seams together.
