Tpo Cool Roof

A cool roof reflects the sun s energy reducing rooftop temperatures.

Tpo cool roof. Heat welded seams provide superior strength. Carlisle s sure weld tpo membranes have the industry leading octaguard xt weathering package for enhanced long term weathering. Cool roof rating council 2435 n. Tpo thermoplastic polyolefin membrane is the largest segment in the commercial roofing industry and no manufacturer has more tpo experience than carlisle.

The roof literally stays cooler and reduces the amount of heat conducted to the building below. Find qualifying metal and asphalt roofing products on the crrc rated products directory. A cool roof under the same conditions could stay more than 50 f cooler and save energy and money by using less air conditioning. Epdm stands for ethylene propylene diene monomer.

While a sunlight absorbing black roof can reach up to 190 f in the summer a reflective roof s temperature can be as much as 60 f lower. Tpo is a blend of polypropylene and ethylene propylene rubber. Tpo s membrane s white reflective surface exceeds the epa s energy star requirements and white tan and gray are listed with the cool roof rating council. Dark surfaces also contribute to the urban heat island effect.

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. A cool roof is one that strongly reflects sunlight and also cools itself by efficiently emitting radiation to its surroundings. Standard or dark roofs can reach temperatures of 150 f or more in the summer sun. The term tpo stands for thermoplastic polyolefin.

Federal tax credit for cool roofs reinstated the nonbusiness energy property tax credit has been extended until december 31 2020. Suitable for a variety of low slope commercial roofing applications firestone ultraply tpo roofing membrane is a sustainable roofing solution for a wide range of building types. Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint a sheet covering or highly reflective tiles or shingles.

Portland or 97217 tel 866 465 2523 email. Believe it or not tpo is actually in a broad family of rubber roofing materials. If a building does not have air conditioning this keeps the building cooler and a more constant temperature.