Mechanically fasten the membrane using seam fasteners and plates.
Tpo over existing roof.
It is important to note thatthis is not always possible and you may need to remove the existing roof beforeinstalling tpo membrane to get the best possible finished product.
Tpo which is short for thermoplastic polyolefin came into the roofing market in the early 1990s as a viable alternative to pvc roofing materials.
A properly installed layover roof can look and function as well.
Installing a new roof over an existing one also called a layover or nailover is often possible although not always the best option.
Tpo is the most popular rv roofing material today because of two reasons it is cheap and it is already colored white.
Tpo can be installed directly over asphalt but it isn t a good idea.
Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.
Heat welded seams provide superior strength.
You can install tpo roofing directly over existing roofing material or you can apply it to a bare roof deck.
Attach battens pt 2 4 laying flat to these walls on the side without penetrating the roof.
It instantly became very popular as it was economical and cost efficient.
Tpo s long term heat uv and natural fungal resistance plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make tpo a reliable low slope roofing system.
In this video i take show how to proper recover an old roof and make it look like it s a single layer check it out you might find useful tips for your new.
If the existing roof is in good enough condition a tpo membrane can beapplied over an existing roof system after an insulation board has been applied over anexisting built up roof system or other single ply membrane.
Best as mentioned to install eps fan fold or 1 2 1 iso.
Then you can use stone coated metal tiles.
It compares favorably in expense to similar roofing materials such as epdm ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber or pvc and it typically carries a 20 year warranty.
Can tpo be installed over an existing roof system.
Our most recent commercial roofing project included removing loose gravel from an existing bur roof system and dispose of all debris.
Nashville roofer midsouth construction commercial roofing contractors installed a new carlisle tpo flat roofing system over existing bur roof on a commercial building located in nashville tn.
