Carlisle Syntec TPO

Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is the fastest-growing segment of the commercial roofing industry, and Carlisle is the leading supplier of this type of roofing material. Carlisle’s white and tan Sure-Weld® TPO membranes are ENERGY STAR®-qualified and Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)-certified, and have been directly attributed to a reduction in energy use and cooling costs for buildings in warm, southern climates.

 
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CSL is a certified Carlisle Syntec TPO Systems applicator with over 18 years of experience working with this system. TPO stands for Thermoplastic Polyolefin and can be applied in many different ways such as fully adhered, mechanically fastened or ballasted. Our preferred method is mechanically fastened TPO as years of experience has shown it is the best option for this province. This type of system has many advantages over other flat roofing options and that is why we specialize and recommend mechanically fastened TPO.

 

AVAILABLE MEMBRANE COLORS

  • White
  • Grey
  • Tan

STANDARD MEMBRANE THICKNESS

  • 0.045'' 
  • 0.060''
  • 0.080''

WARRANTIES

  • 5 YEARS
  • 10 YEARS
  • 15 YEARS
  • 20 YEARS


 

Advantages of  a mechanically fastened System

  • Mechanically fastened roofs are much easier and faster to install than a ballasted or fully-adhered.
  • A mechanically-attached system is usually less expensive than comparable systems.
  • A mechanically-attached system can be done in colder weather than a fully-adhered system as the glues used need warmer temperatures to cure.
  • Fasteners, when properly installed, have a longer life span than glues used in adhered systems.
  • Ballasted roofs use stone to hold down the membrane. This adds extra time for installation and weight to the roof as opposed to a mechanically fastened system.  
  • Unlike modified bitumen or coal tar pitch and gravel roofs, mechanically fastened systems do not require any torch use. This eliminates the chance of fire and possible lost of property or human life.
  • Since the insulation in a mechanically-attached system is attached separately and then is further secured indirectly when the membrane roof is installed, the number of fasteners required to "fasten" the insulation to the substrate is much lower than a fully-adhered roof.
  • Membrane attached directly to roofing substrate(deck) as opposed to fully-adhered to insulation provides a greater blow off strength.
  • The design of fastening pattern ensures that in event of a roof blow off, the whole system will not peel off in one piece, which is common once a fully-adhered or ballasted system begins to lift off.
 

Advantages of TPO Membrane

  • TPO does not cure and can be reheated again and again. This is advantageous in the event of an alteration or retrofit to the roof in the future.
  •  TPO exhibits the positive characteristics of other Thermo Plastics, it does not however have any "plasticizers" added to the product therefore eliminating plasticizer migration that causes membranes to become brittle.
  • TPO doesn't release hazardous fumes during installation or in the event of a building fire.
  • TPO doesn't break down over time when exposed to UV radiation.
  • TPO has better seam, puncture, and tear strength than rubber.
  • TPO is also being touted as the green solution as it is safer for installers and recycles 100% without chemical by-product.