| Customization: | Available |
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| Application: | Unexposed /Exposed Building |
| Warranty: | 1 Year |
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Thermoplastic olefin, or TPO, has become an incredibly popular choice for flat roofing solutions due to its unparalleled resilience against solar ultraviolet radiation. The favored color, white, is celebrated for its superior solar reflectivity, contributing to energy efficiency and reduced cooling costs. TPO roofs are renowned for their exceptional tear resistance, with seams expertly welded together by hot air to ensure supreme durability. By harmoniously combining the longevity of rubber with the strength of hot air welded seams, TPO Roofing Systems deliver a robust, tear-resistant single-ply membrane that is impervious to chemical spills, oil, and grease. Additionally, TPO roofs are fully recyclable, often hailed as an eco-friendly choice because they contain no plasticizers. Thoughtfully designed to meet diverse needs, TPO membranes are available in various thicknesses and roll widths, perfectly tailored to fit specific requirements.Opting for a TPO roofing system is a wise and strategic decision for flat or low-sloped roofs, providing an energy-efficient and enduring solution. This system melds the strengths of EPDM and PVC systems without incurring additional costs. Much like PVC roofing, TPO systems are heat-weldable, offering remarkable resistance to UV rays and heat, rivalling the durability of EPDM. Despite its numerous advantages, TPO roofing does have some limitations, as one might expect with any system. Since its introduction in the early 1990s, continuous market research and innovation aim to address and rectify these imperfections, enhancing performance and longevity.TPO, or Thermoplastic Polyolefin, was launched in 1990, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution as an alternative to EPDM and PVC roofing systems. This single-ply thermoplastic membrane is meticulously crafted, consisting of three expertly engineered layers: a TPO polymer base, a polyester-reinforced fabric center known as scrim, and a thermoplastic polyolefin compounded top ply. This sophisticated composition ensures durability, flexibility, and resistance, making TPO an ideal choice for modern roofing needs.
The TPO manufacturing process prominently features a variety of fillers, including fiberglass, talc, and carbon fiber, along with metal oxides, sulfurate, and wollastonite. Integral to TPO production, commonly used rubbers such as EPDM and ethylene-propylene enhance the material's resilience, stability, and performance, ensuring a top-tier roofing solution.
Durability
This roofing system is expertly engineered to withstand dirt, mold, and debris, making it a reliable choice for long-term use. The flexible nature of TPO roofs allows them to adapt seamlessly as buildings settle, offering superior resistance to thermal expansion and contraction compared to other single-ply systems. This adaptability ensures the roof's integrity and performance across varying climates and conditions.
Easy Installation
TPO roofing systems offer effortless installation, attributed to their lightweight nature and availability in large, manageable rolls. This feature simplifies movement and significantly reduces the need for extensive welding, translating into direct benefits for the customer, including reduced installation time and costs, making it a highly favorable option.
Energy Efficiency
TPO roofs are highly sought after for their outstanding energy efficiency and minimal carbon footprint. Their highly reflective white surface exceeds EPA Energy Star standards, with available color options like white, tan, and grey listed by the Cool Roof Rating Council. These roofs are an excellent choice for cooling your home, effectively minimizing energy expenses and contributing to a sustainable environment.
1. Outstanding mechanical properties with excellent flexibility, even in the absence of plasticizers, making TPO an ideal choice for various roofing needs.
2. The utilization of non-volatile plasticizers in TPO eliminates potential volatility issues, ensuring consistent performance and reliability over time.
3. While PVC employs outer plasticizers, these may degrade with time and temperature changes, potentially causing performance degradation and other concerns. TPO, however, offers a more stable and lasting alternative.
Longevity
TPO roofing systems, introduced in 2005, are still the subject of extensive research and development to refine their chemical formulations. Manufacturers have faced challenges such as membrane cracking, seam failures, and bursting. While new formulations are being rigorously tested, their long-term durability remains under evaluation. Selecting materials from well-established companies is highly advisable for TPO roofing installations, ensuring quality and peace of mind.
| With pallet | Seaworthy plywood pallet packing, 20pallets /20ft container |
| Without pallet | About 5000-12000sqms /container, common or OEM with customer brand |
1) How to choose suitable waterproof membranes?
- For exposed areas like roofs, we highly recommend using TPO or PVC waterproof membranes, which can be expertly applied via welding or adhesive methods, ensuring lasting protection and durability.
For areas that are not directly exposed, such as kitchens and bathrooms, we recommend our premium-quality polymer PE combined with non-woven fabric. This innovative material can be effortlessly applied with cement, allowing for tiles to be conveniently adhered on top of the cement layer, providing a robust and reliable waterproofing solution.
2) Is OEM available?
Yes, we warmly welcome OEM service at any time, tailoring our solutions to perfectly fit your unique branding needs and specifications, ensuring your satisfaction and success.
Kindly furnish us with your esteemed logo so we can curate an exquisite design tailored just for you, or feel free to directly send us your meticulously crafted design. We will passionately ensure that it is flawlessly printed on
the packaging materials of your choice, be it round paper, profile paper, or the outer carton. This guarantees a polished and professional presentation that elevates the essence of your brand.
3) Are you a factory?
Indeed, Shandong Chenhua Waterproof Co., Ltd. is a distinguished and experienced manufacturer specializing in superior waterproof materials since 1994. Nestled in the iconic China Waterproof Town - Taitou, we proudly present a comprehensive range of products that skillfully address diverse waterproofing needs, whether for unexposed or exposed buildings.
4) Delivery time
In general, an order reaches completion within a swift 10-day period post-confirmation. However, delivery timelines may adjust according to specific requirements and varying order volumes, ensuring a bespoke approach that precisely caters to all your unique needs.
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