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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, exposing …
So, you have a TPO roof, and water has entered your building. What are you supposed to do? Here’s some advice from a roofing contractor that’s been in business for more than 40 years…stop what you’re doing and contact a roofing contractor. Maybe it’s the contractor you have a warranty with, or maybe it’s a contractor that’s in your area, …
We all have businesses to run, and we want to run them with the least amount of interruptions possible. One interruption that can happen is a roof leak. Roof leaks are expensive to fix, can create safety hazards, can damage equipment and inventory, and many other negatives that impact business performance. West Roofing Systems has been installing, restoring, and repairing …
This question has come up a few times through the website and it’s finally time to answer. The quick answer is No. You cannot apply spray foam over a TPO roof. However, if you install a cover board over TPO, you can apply spray foam to that cover board. So, I guess the longer answer is Yes. You can apply …
If you’ve seen a bright white roof, you may be familiar with TPO roofing. As one of the most common roof types of commercial facilities, TPO has some of the best energy savings in commercial roofing. This article covers everything you need to know about TPO roofing, including: At the end, there’s an option to download a free eBook that …
Single-Ply Membranes are sheets of rubber and other synthetics that can come in rolls and are cut and adhered to your facility roof on top of the insulation. There are two main types of single-ply membrane commercial roofing: Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) and Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM). They differ in their chemical makeup, how they are installed and their …
Single-ply membrane roofing is one of the most popular for commercial roofing on the commercial market, the benefits of installing a single-ply membrane roofing system, rather than another roof type, are numerous regarding installation, performance, cost, and longevity. Single-Ply Membrane Roofing Systems are: Read More: Pros and Cons of Single-Ply Membrane Commercial Roofing West Roofing Systems has installed all types …
Built-Up roofing is a well-known type of commercial roof? But how does it compare to Single-Ply Membrane Roofing? We will cover cost, installation, and…
Quick answer: For an average 20,000 sq. foot commercial roof, it will usually cost between $6 and $12 per square foot in materials and labor to install a typical single-ply membrane commercial roofing system. NOTE: As of April 2023, the pricing from manufacturers has greatly increased. Last year it was roughly $3.50 – $7.50 per square foot. Manufacturer prices are …
What’s the difference between TPO and EPDM for Single-Ply Membrane Roofing? We answer this question and more in our article…