Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “TPO”
When it comes to extending the life of your TPO roof (and getting a renewable 10–20-year warranty), installing a roof coating system is an efficient and effective solution. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the installation process: 1. Roof Survey and Wet Insulation Removal The first step involves conducting a thorough roof survey to identify any areas of wet insulation beneath …
Quick Summary: The ballpark cost to restore an EPDM roof is $3.50 -$7 per square foot. The ballpark cost to restore a TPO roof is $4 -$7 per square foot. So, you have a TPO or EPDM commercial roofing system and you need it fixed. Maybe it’s leaking, old, or out of warranty. You already know the least cost-effective option …
SUMMARY: If you have an existing gravel built-up roof that’s old and leaking, don’t go the cheap route by putting a board over it and installing TPO. Doing so will cost less than a better solution (such as removing the rocks and spray foaming it,) but will create problems in the long run. In this post, learn the correct way …
You know you need a new roof; it’s just a matter of which roofing system to choose. In this article, we’ll compare spray foam roofing and TPO. Here’s what we’ll discuss: And so you’re aware, this article has been read, edited, and approved for publishing by a commercial roofing expert with more than 30 years of commercial roofing experience. How …
The best way to restore an old TPO roof is by installing an elastomeric coating over it. If the roof is in bad shape (seams apart, is super old, lots of wet insulation, or no routine maintenance), then it won’t be eligible for a coating system. If your TPO roof is in bad shape, it’s best to only remove the …
Have a TPO roof? Are you dealing with multiple leaks, seams are losing adhesion, or have tiny pinholes? If so, it’s time to do something with your roof. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We’ve repaired, restored, or replaced hundreds of TPO roofs across …
Summary: If your TPO roof is too reflective, you can add a grey-colored roof coating system over top. Doing so will not only eliminate reflectivity, but it’ll give you a sustainable and seamless roofing membrane that’s made for long-term cost benefits. Let’s say that you own a large hotel that’s 15 stories up. Let’s also say that you have multiple …
Summary: If you notice even the slightest separation in your roof seams, you need to contact a roofing contractor immediately! If you ignore the problem, the separation will get worse, more water will saturate your insulation, and the repair (or possibly a complete roof replacement) will be more expensive than if you got the problem fixed immediately. So, you went …
So, you have a single-ply commercial roof that’s leaking, and you want to know the best solution. The short answer is that it depends on the current conditions of the roof, along with what your goals are. Some single-ply roofs are in too poor of a condition to repair or restore. Some are in fair condition, and it would …
So, you’re thinking about TPO roofing and you wonder, what happens if there’s a tear in this thing? It’s a big concern. Roofing systems cost a lot of money to install, and it would be devastating to have any issues. The short answer is if you have a tear in a TPO roof, the wind will expand the tear, …