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TPO future of flat roofing Parkersburg WV Marietta OH

4/7/2015

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TPO (Thermal Polyolefin) is the #1 rated and selling flat roof system in Parkersburg WV and Marietta OH available today and has so many advantages against the other membranes. It is a very common roof system used for restaurants industry because the grease that vents out of the kitchen does not deteriorate the membrane. It comes in 3 colors white, grey, and tan and is widely known as a cool roof because of its reflectivity. TPO is also a hot air heat welded system. What this means is, the seams are sealed by melting the product to itself so there is no adhesions to fail. Thermo-can be reheated again and again and does not cure it keeps its flexibility. Although TPO exhibits positive characteristics of thermo plastics it does not however have any plasticizers added to it this makes it chemically closer to rubber but being much stronger harder to puncture and tear than rubber.


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TPO is to be known as the white weld able rubber of the future, sales have increased from 2007 to 2012 by quadrupling The gross sales of the TPO exceeds all other flat roof membranes. TPO is also considered a green roof product it is safer for the installers and is 100 % recyclable.

TPO’s application can be fully adhered or mechanically fastened or ballasted. TPO strength is to be 3 to 4 times higher than E.P.D.M. roofing systems. TPO so it does not degrade under UV radiation. This is truly my first choice for any flat roofing system.


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WOW! no more shingles blowing off! check out the Owens Corning Duration Surenail Shingle

2/13/2015

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The new Owens Corning Duration Shingle have installed a nailing strip that has lots of advantages over the competition. The strip is a tough woven fabric that is installed where the nails go. What this means to the customer is no more over driven nails. Over driven nails can cause lots of problems, from leaks to shingles blowing off.   The wide strip nail area covers both layers of the shingle, so when it comes to nail proofing this is the toughest shingle I have installed in the Parkersburg WV area to date.-David Reinhardt http://www.hardtroofing.com

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   I have found that this shingle lays flat without cupping. Right out of the package it’s flat, and it’s flat when I lay it. This keeps air voids out of underneath the shingle even before it seals.

When I install shingles here in Parkersburg WV I will always advise the client to use Owens Corning for lots of reasons. Starting with the 130 mile wind resistant warranty. There are not many days in this area that come close to 70 mile per hour winds.



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 I started roofing in the late 90’s and the architectural shingle warranty was 25 years and then they changed it to 30 and now it’s lifetime. I can’t say I noticed a lot of changes with the shingle other than the sure-nail strip, my personal thought is that they did not know the shingle was this good.

 A lot of real estate pros have asked me about colors for their projects. The first thing I tell them is to keep it neutral. Owens Corning offers some really good choices. My favorite is the estate grey and driftwood. I hope this blog helps any thinking of purchasing a new roof.

David Reinhardt

check out other cool stuff here Owens Corning




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    David Reinhardt,    Roofing contractor,

    www.hardtroofing.com





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