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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 environmental benefits of TPO membranes. The Earth Rangers Centre (ERC) in Woodbridge, Ontario installed an UltraPly™ TPO roof on their office building, which is currently one of the most energy efficient buildings in Canada. Operating at less than 9kWh per square foot, and using nearly 90% less energy than other buildings of its size, TPO provided the reflective roof that works in conjunction with skylights and solar panels that helped ERC reach that impressive level of sustainability.

• . TPO is not as flexible as PVC and generally last 15-20 years, yet are less expensive than PVC. There are many factors that determine how long a commercial building's flat roof will last. In general a flat roof membrane will last anywhere from 10-The following chart gives a snapshot of the overall performance of TPO versus PVC:...bottom line is that PVC performs better in chemical 

How thick is TPO roofing?

• TPO is a type of roofing membrane that can come in a variety of thicknesses. The most common thickness is probably 60 mils. (A mil is a unit of measure where 1-mil is equal to 0.001 inches. So, a 45-mil roofing membrane is actually 0.045 inches thick; whereas a 60-mil membrane is 0.06 inches thick, and so on.)
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  How long does TPO last?

  TPO is not as flexible as PVC and generally last 15-20 years, yet are less expensive than PVC. There are many factors that determine how long a commercial building's flat roof will last. In general a flat roof membrane will
• How much does it cost to replace a TPO roof?

The cost may be higher or lower depending on the tear-off and removal cost of the existing roof, insulation layers, and the number of penetrations on your flat roof. For comparison, PVC and TPO roofs cost an average of $5.50 to $7.50 per square foot installed, including materials and labor warranty last anywhere from 10-50 years depending on these factors.

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  What is the life expectancy of a TPO roof?

  Top ply contains Cool Roof pigments, UV stabilizers, and other components to extend the life of the membrane. Bottom ply contains TPO ingredients to provide consistent weld of top and bottom plies and fillers. Material Warranty Period: Up to25 years. TPO roof system life expectancy – 22-30 years
• TPO roofing can be used in other areas of construction requiring a waterproof seal as in balconies, underlayments for roof top decking, and underlayment for roof top gardens.  
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