TPO Roofing: Everything you need to know

What is TPO roofing?

TPO stands for thermoplastic polyolefin, a single-ply roofing membrane that covers the surface of the roof.

You may have seen or heard TPO roofing referred to as single ply roofing and that’s because TPO roofing is a type of single ply membrane roofing. Other types of single ply roofing include PVC, EPDM and elastomeric felt.

Despite having “plastic” in the name, TPO roofing does not contain plastic and is actually made out of a blend of rubbers, usually polypropylene and ethylene-propylene.

TPO roofing’s defining characteristic is that it is designed to be installed in one single layer.

When would you install a TPO roof?

TPO works as a roof overlay material and can be used to provide a long-term watertight solution for existing flat roofing systems. If your roof is in need of refurbishment and you’re looking for a solution that will be completely waterproof then you might look at TPO roofing as an option.

Benefits of TPO roofing

TPO roofing is a popular choice for those looking for a waterproof solution, but there are a whole range of other benefits associated with single ply roofing:

Very durable

You want your roofing system to be long-lasting and to be able to withstand various environmental pressures, and TPO roofing does just that. It’s a very durable roofing system which has a long shelf life.

Cost-effective

You would expect a highly durable roofing system to be incredibly expensive, but TPO roofing is actually very cost-effective compared to other roof types.

Different grades available

You can choose the level of protection you want from your single ply roof membrane.

Energy efficient

As more businesses look to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as their energy bills, the eco-friendliness of TPO produces savings on energy bills and means businesses can use less energy overall.

Wide variety of colours to choose from

It’s possible to choose the colour you want to match the existing aesthetic of your building.

Lightweight product

Despite being highly durable, TPO roofing is actually very lightweight and is so easy to install causing minimal disruption to commercial environments.

If you’d like to learn more about TPO roofing or any other types of single ply membrane roofing systems, contact us at Roofings Consultants Group. We offer free site surveys to all new clients – book yours today 0800 046 1500.