TPO ROOFING SERVICES FOR A SCOTTSDALE

The fast, easy, and innovative installation process represents one of the most significant advantages of TPO roofing.

Before starting the process, the contractor typically removes the existing roof. Alternatively, the roof can be cleaned and prepared since a TPO membrane can be installed on top of existing roofs, provided they are in good condition.

After prepping the roof, the contractor adds insulation to the roof surface. Insulation allows TPO roofing systems to have higher thermal resistance or R-value. The exact R-value of a TPO roof depends on the insulation type that the home or business owners choose.

If they choose a less strong insulation material, contractors must add a cover board before installing the TPO membrane. A cover board is a thin yet sturdy substrate that will protect the insulation layer from hail, wind, or fire damage.

The final step includes securing the TPO membrane to the roof or the cover board. Contractors can secure the membrane in two ways: with mechanical fasteners like screws and plates or with a bonding adhesive. Finally, the contractor uses a hot-air gun to heat the seams and weld them together, creating a watertight roofing membrane.

The installation process’s length depends on the surface area’s size, the roof’s complexity, and the number of penetrations such as vents, pipes, and chimneys.

A leak is typically the first sign that a TPO roof needs repair. A roof leak can result from seams ripping apart, flashings failing, or membrane holes. Since a leak can cause extensive damage, commercial and residential property owners will benefit from regularly inspecting the roof. This way, they can catch the first signs of trouble before the issue escalates.

During the inspection, the contractor will check the condition of the seams, flashings, and decking and the saturation level of the insulation layer. Once the contractor identifies the issue, they will act quickly to resolve it. For superficial damage, such as tears, splits, and punctures, using a sealant should do the trick as a temporary solution. A more permanent solution includes installing a roof patch to the affected area.

For more extensive damage, contractors will determine whether to restore, re-cover, or replace TPO roofing. Restoring TPO roofing involves applying a silicone coating to the TPO membrane. Re-covering requires adding a new TPO membrane directly over the existing one. These repair options are only possible if the roof has less than 25% saturation. Otherwise, replacing the existing roof becomes the only viable solution.

TPO roofs are long-lasting. However, they can age prematurely if property owners don’t maintain them promptly or adequately address existing issues, such as mold, algae growth, or damage from harsh weather.

Sometimes the contractor will determine that the roof’s condition is such that restoration is impossible. In that case, they will suggest tearing off the existing roof entirely and installing a new TPO membrane. The installation process looks the same as installing TPO roofing for the first time.