- Great Value: Excellent performance at a cost effective price.
- Excellent Seam Strength: Heat-welded seams provide greater seam strength to taped and other seams.
- Long-term Weathering: Excellent long-term heat and UV resistance.
- Energy Saving: Highly reflective and emissive white surface can help reduce energy costs and urban heat island effect.
- Inherently Flexible: No need for plasticizers.
- Naturally Fungal Resistant: Doesn’t require biocides.
- Versatile Application Methods: Including high-performance roofs requiring high wind uplift, increased puncture resistance, or quick economical systems.
GAF | TPO
Short for thermoplastic polyolefin, TPO is a single-ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost-effective price. Heat-welded seams provide superior strength. 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.
System Benefits
6 great application techniques
Mechanically Attached Smooth Application
Fully Adhered Smooth Application
Fully Adhered with WB1b1 Wet Lay-in Fleece Back Application
Adhered with Low-Rise Foam Fleece Back Application
Fully Adhered with 2-Part Adhesive Fleece Back Application
Rhinobond System
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Was the best-performing standard TPO in accelerated aging in the largest independent TPO study ever conducted. With over 15 years of proven performance, it can fit many roofing budgets and needs:
- Available in 45, 60, and 80 mil
- Guarantees available up to 30 years*
- 10-ft.-wide sheets can help increase production compared to other roofing technologies
- Different systems available, including mechanically attached, fully adhered, and RhinoBond® Attachment Systems†
MECHANICALLY ATTACHED SMOOTH TPO with Drill-Tec™ Fasteners
Installing smooth TPO with fasteners in a mechanically attached system offers several benefits, including:
- Up to 50% faster installation compared to fully adhered smooth membrane installations
- Reliability and cost effectiveness
- Familiarity with the industry as the most common installation method in single-ply membranes
- Consistent installation in a wide variety of temperatures
- No sprayers or additional capital investments
- A great option for occupied buildings, as there is no odor from adhesives
While fully adhered systems have better wind uplift ratings, a mechanically attached system’s ratings can be increased by modifying the fastening pattern from 12″ on center to 6″on center. Be sure to refer to the GAF Drill-Tec™ Fastening Guide to choose the correct fasteners and plates for your application.
FULLY ADHERED SMOOTH TPO with Traditional Bonding Adhesive
Installing fully adhered EverGuard® Smooth TPO Systems offers several benefits, including:
- Longer guarantees compared to mechanically attached systems
- Excellent wind uplift ratings
- A uniform, smooth appearance
- Familiarity with workers, as this installation is common in the industry
- Minimizes thermal drift while acting as a vapor barrier
FULLY ADHERED FLEECE-BACK TPO with WB181 Wet Lay-in
Installing fleece-back TPO with EverGuard® WB181 Bonding Adhesive offers several benefits, including:
- Up to 50% faster installation time than traditional smooth, fully adhered systems
- Reduced labor costs
- Low-VOC content with little-to-no odor, which reduces the disruption to building occupants
- Additional puncture resistance due to the fleece backing of EverGuard® membrane
ADHERED FLEECE-BACK TPO with Low-Rise Foam
Installing fleece-back TPO with low-rise foam roofing adhesive offers several benefits, including:
- Up to 50% faster installation time than traditional smooth, fully adhered systems
- Reduced labor costs
- Low-VOC content with little-to-no odor, which reduces the disruption to building occupants
- Additional puncture resistance due to the fleece backing of EverGuard® membrane
FULLY ADHERED FLEECE-BACK TPO with GAF 2-Part Roofing Adhesive
Installing fleece-back TPO with GAF 2-Part Roofing Adhesive offers several benefits, including:
- Up to 50% faster installation than traditional fully adhered, smooth systems (it’s as easy as watering your lawn)
- I ncreased productivity and smaller crews versus other attachment methods
- Up to 20 squares of coverage per set of containers
- Longer guarantees compared to mechanically attached systems
- No expensive equipment or maintenance
- Excellent wind uplift performance
- I ncreased puncture resistance due to the fleece backing of EverGuard® membrane
- Low-VOC content with low odor
- Substrate, membrane, and outside temperatures must be 40°F (4.4°C) and rising. Application temperatures above 50°F (10°C) are recommended to allow easier adhesive application.
RHINOBOND® SYSTEM
Installing smooth TPO with the RhinoBond®† Attachment System offers several benefits, including:
- A fast and easy installation
- Smaller crews and install time, with up to 50% faster installation by adding a second machine
- Quick dry-in, as membrane seams can be welded before RhinoBond® Plates are bonded
Warranty Program
Please visit GAF’s website for information pertaining Evergaurd TPO warranties.