Membranes
can be an excellent choice as a roofing material for low-slope or flat
commercial roofs in South Florida and there are several very good products
available. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) are
considered two of the best.
Installation
Membranes
can be installed in a fully adhered manner, mechanically adhered, or held down
with ballast using fasteners around the perimeter and at penetrations. Our
roofing technicians perform an inspection to ascertain which method is best for
your building’s location.
TPO Roofing
- TPO roofing
systems have shown to last longer than almost all of flat roof systems, saving
companies money in maintenance and restoration costs
- TPO can be
installed in Mechanically Attached, Adhered and Ballasted roof systems
- Combines
the security of hot air welded seams with the long term weather-ability of
rubber
- Reinforced
with polyester - scrim
- Optional
polyester-fleece backing is available and typically used on structural concrete
decks as well as over granular cap-sheets
- Extrusion
technology allows for wide membranes to be produced at a lower cost, covering a
large rooftop quickly and effectively.
- Available
in roll widths of five feet to twelve feet
- Membrane
thickness of 45 mils to 80 mils
- Noted for
ease of usage in sustainable design and construction programs
- Most
environmentally “friendly” of all single-ply roofing membranes - no chlorines
or dioxins produced
- Energy
savings reflective roof system
PVC Roofing
- PVC
membranes can be installed in Mechanically Attached, Adhered and Ballasted roof
systems.
- Outstanding
seam integrity with hot air welded seams
- Available
in roll widths of five feet to ten feet
- Long term
proven track record of performance
- Excellent
resistance to various chemical effluents
- Reinforced
for excellent puncture and tear resistance
- ElvaloyTM
modified PVC is a superior choice for roofs that have exhausts that emit grease
and oils such as on restaurants or in areas that might emit certain fuels such
as in airports
- PVC
membranes are also preferred for environments that experience diluted acidic
effluents
- Among
easiest single-ply roofing membranes to install and heat- weld together
The
Benefits of Thermoplastic Roof Membranes
- Roofing
membranes are similar in that they’re only as good as their installation – when
put on your roof correctly, they can keep your building dry for many years
- Extremely
water tight due to heat welded seams
- Provides
strength and durability
- Eco-friendly,
due to the fact that it is recycled plastic
- Available
in a variety of colors
- Easily
installed
- Provides
high puncture and tear resistance
- Extremely
easy to repair and maintain and keep clean
- Resist UV
rays, extreme weather conditions, chemicals and fire
- Can be
applied during inclement weather
- One monolithic membrane/sheet