Customer choice of insulation since single ply membrane roofing does not include the insulation factor as a customer you have more options to choose from to insulate your facility s roof.
Insulation under tpo roof.
Also there is a soffit vent but none at roof peak.
Just before installing the membrane you typically install a slipsheet a low friction barrier that allows the roofing to expand and contract freely.
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Coated fiberglass facer ideal for fully adhered systems provides a broader compatibility and higher performance with.
The vapor barrier protects the roof insulation from the vapor included in the interior air.
I am trying to figure out the best insulation build up under this roof situation.
27 x29 flat roof with 5 8 plywood sheathing.
3 5 in the middle.
Short for thermoplastic polyolefin tpo is a single ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost effective price.
Coated fiberglass facer ideal for fully adhered systems provides a broader compatibility and higher performance with.
You need 80 mil under a floating deck.
There is 1 4 of iso at the edges built up to approx.
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.
Achieves fm vsh approval with adhered 60 or 80 mil smooth back jm tpo membrane and standard jm tpo membrane adhesives when 4 x4 panels are adhered in low rise foam adhesive ribbons 12 o c.
There is polyiso over the plywood built up 1 4 12 on all four side to the the center.
The plywood.
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Class a fire rated tpo membranes and epdm can achieve underwriters laboratories ul class a fire resistance listings by adding fire retardant chemicals during the manufacturing process.
Meets the requirements of astm c 1177.
This vapor if left unchecked can wet the insulation and over time will reduce.
I have an insulation factor of about 8 10 plus the reflectivity of the white tpo.
The iso is covered with 60mm tpo.
There is no ice water or vapor barrier under the iso.
The old roof was tar and gravel so the switch to tpo should show significant change.
Tpo roof insulation in the midwest is typically polyisocyanurate board insulation.
About half of our indiana projects specify a vapor barrier under the roof insulation.
Heat welded seams provide superior strength.
Should i leave out the soffit vent.
Do not use thiner tpo such as 45 or 60 mil.
Meets the requirements of astm c 1177.
Do not use mechanical attachment because if deck rafters are placed over screws you will have a hole in the roof.
3 install 80 mil tpo roof fully adhered glued to densdeck.
