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TPO Single Ply roofing Mississippi | 601 212 5433

According to Firestone building products, one of our manufacturers, What is TPO? Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) is a single-ply reflective roofing membrane made from polyprophylene and ethylene-propylene rubber polymerized together. It is typically installed in a  fully adhered or mechanically attached system , allowing the white membrane to remain exposed throughout the life of the roof. The first sheet of TPO roofing membrane was installed in 1989 and since then millions of square meters of TPO has been installed worldwide. Cooling Degree Days TPO roofing membranes are highly attractive in regions with more cooling degree days – when cooling equipment is used – than heating degree days. TPO membranes reflect UV radiation keeping the surface of the roof and the building cool during summer months. This helps reduce cooling costs, and also decreases the amount of carbon emissions. Reflectivity & Sustainability Many companies and organizations are thrilled with the enviro