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