Hey, I just joined here. I am building a new garage and almost finished with the design. I am on the process of selecting a roofing contractor. while researching for a roofing contractor, Empire roofing I found this blog http://www.empireroofingcorporation.com/five-benefits-of-tpo-roofing/ Can anyone share more details about TPO roofs?
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kgordon
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Is your roof going to be flat?
rburke65
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No....my roof will have bumps in it!........oh......sorry....couldn't help myself.....sorry...
rburke65
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Tina32... Welcome to Garage Journal. You might want to update your profile with a location. I have no input for you on your possible TPO roofing....sorry. Some one else may chime in on your question. Good luck!
BlackTalon
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Would need to know more info about the OP's garage. In the world of single-ply membranes, TPOs stand out because the early manufacturers latched onto the reflective benefits, which resulted in a lot of architects specifying those systems. TPOs are no better performance-wise then other single-plys like EPDM or PVC. Earlier TPO formulations suffered material failures; the jury is out as far as how long the current forumations will last, although most have been around 10+ years now.
If I had a flat roof a TPO would be one of my last choices, as I'm a big believer in designing roofs for the long term (25+ years). As with any flat roofing system, the success will largely depend on the detailing at the penetrations and terminations. I am leery of the capabilities of residential roofers when it comes to properly installing these types of roofing systems; not that there are not some who can do it properly, but there are many, many more who cannot.
If I had a flat roof a TPO would be one of my last choices, as I'm a big believer in designing roofs for the long term (25+ years). As with any flat roofing system, the success will largely depend on the detailing at the penetrations and terminations. I am leery of the capabilities of residential roofers when it comes to properly installing these types of roofing systems; not that there are not some who can do it properly, but there are many, many more who cannot.
Kpaige
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BlackTalon,
You nailed that spot on. Properly designed and installed reinforced Epsom will last a very long time as long as everything you mentioned is addressed properly.
You nailed that spot on. Properly designed and installed reinforced Epsom will last a very long time as long as everything you mentioned is addressed properly.