Blisters in Built-Up Roofing
Raised blisters and alligatored asphalt on an old built-up roof show the felts are drying out and letting water between plies.
White Single-Ply Roofing
Ashland TPO Roofing Contractor
Weld Every Seam and Flash Every Curb on a White Membrane Roof
As an Ashland TPO roofing contractor, we install white membrane over new insulation and cover board, with every lap hot-air welded and probed.
- SeamsHot-air welded laps
- Thickness45, 60, or 80 mil
- SurfaceWhite, reflective sheet
- CheckedEvery lap probed
Is This Roof A Fit?
Is Your Ashland Building a Good Match for TPO Roofing?
As your Ashland TPO roofing contractor, we fit TPO to most low-slope commercial roofs. A few conditions call for a different sheet or work before installation.
| Factor | Good Fit | Fix First Or Look Elsewhere |
|---|---|---|
| Roof slope | Flat or low-slope with drains or scuppers | Pitched roofs that shed water fast, better served by metal |
| Building use | Warehouses, retail, offices, schools | Kitchen hoods or process vents dropping grease on the sheet |
| Roof size | Large open areas where wide rolls cut seams | Tiny roofs crowded with odd supports, often easier in EPDM |
| Existing insulation | Dry boards or a planned tear-off | Wet boards left in place under a recover |
| Foot traffic | Service paths covered with walk pads | Heavy daily traffic with no pads or thicker sheet planned |
Roof Conditions
Signs Your Roof Is Ready for New TPO
These conditions on an existing roof usually mean the next step is a new single-ply system rather than another patch.
Ponding Near Interior Drains
Standing water days after rain marks low spots. New TPO goes over tapered insulation that sends water to the drain.
Shrinking Older Single-Ply
Aging sheet pulls at the perimeter and around curbs, stretching flashing until the laps tear open at corners.
Patched Unit Curbs
Rooftop units ringed with mastic patches point to flashing that was never set high enough above the field.
Hot Dark Roof Surface
A black roof on a cooled office or retail space absorbs summer sun. White TPO keeps the surface cooler.
Soft Insulation Underfoot
Spongy spots near seams mean wet boards. Those come out during tear-off so the new sheet sits on dry insulation.
Options
TPO Roofing Work We Take On in Ashland
Attachment and thickness are chosen for the deck, the wind exposure at the edges, and the traffic the roof sees.
Mechanically Attached TPO
Screws and plates in the seam laps hold the sheet to a steel deck. It installs fast across wide, plain warehouse roofs.
Fully Adhered TPO
Bonding adhesive over cover board holds the whole sheet. It suits roofs with many curbs, windy edges, and a quieter surface.
Induction Welded TPO
Plates under the sheet join to it with a magnetic tool, which cuts fasteners in the seams and gives an adhered look.
TPO Repairs and Add-Ons
Rewelds, patches, new walk pads, and flashing around added rooftop units on TPO roofs that still have years left.
Benefits
What a TPO Roof Does for Your Building
TPO earns its place on Ashland warehouses and offices through its seams, its color, and its matching flashing pieces.
- Seams
Welded Laps Hold Under Water
Hot-air welds fuse the two sheets into one, so laps hold up where water sits for a while after a storm.
- Deck
Cooler Roof in Summer
The white surface reflects sunlight, which keeps the membrane and the deck below cooler on a July afternoon.
- Curbs
Matching Flashing Pieces
Corners, pipe boots, and curb wraps are made from the same material and welded to the field sheet.
- Edges
Fewer Seams on Big Roofs
Wide rolls cover large warehouse and retail roofs with fewer laps, and fewer laps mean fewer places to fail.
Planning a TPO Roof This Year?
Send the roof size and how many rooftop units it carries. We start with a roof walk and core cuts to see what sits under the current roof.
- Core cuts on the first visit
- Sheet thickness matched to traffic
- Permit filed for you
Process
How a TPO Installation Runs
A new TPO roof goes on in sections, each one closed and sealed before work stops for the day.
Inspect Your Roof
We record the deck, drains, curbs, and edge metal, and pull core cuts to see how many roofs are already on the building.
Tear-Off and Insulate
One section comes off, the deck is checked, and new polyiso, taper, and cover board go down the same shift.
Set and Weld the Sheet
The crew lays TPO, runs a test weld on scrap, then welds every lap and probes it end to end.
Flash the Details
Curbs, drains, pipes, and parapets get matching TPO pieces welded in place, then coping and edge metal close the perimeter.
Probe and Walk
A final probe of every seam and detail, walk pads on service paths, and photos for your records.
Related Services
More From Your Ashland TPO Roofing Contractor
Some buildings fit a different sheet or need plant-level detailing. These two are the closest alternatives.
EPDM Roofing
Plain rectangular roofs and recovers over a dry existing roof often go to EPDM rubber instead.
EPDM Roofing
Industrial Roofing
Plants with process exhaust and heavy equipment need chemical-rated sheet and reinforced service paths.
Industrial RoofingQuestions
Best TPO Roofing Setup for Ashland Warehouses
More answers are on the commercial roofing FAQ.
Basics
Why is TPO so common on Ashland commercial roofs?
TPO is a white thermoplastic sheet whose seams are welded with hot air into one membrane. It reflects sunlight and its welded laps hold where water sits after a storm.
Wide rolls also cover big warehouse and retail roofs with fewer seams.
Seams
How do you weld and check TPO seams?
Robotic or hand-held welders melt the two sheets together along the lap. Heat, speed, and a clean lap decide the weld, so a test weld on scrap comes first each day.
Every seam is then probed, and any spot where the probe catches gets rewelded or patched.
Attachment
Mechanically attached vs fully adhered TPO: which fits?
Screws and plates in the laps suit steel decks on big, plain roofs. Adhesive over cover board suits roofs with many curbs and windy edges.
Corners and perimeter zones get tighter fastening on any attached roof, since they take the most uplift.
Thickness
Is 60 mil TPO right for an Ashland warehouse roof?
Sixty mil is the common middle choice on warehouse roofs. Thicker 80 mil sheet makes sense on roofs with heavy service traffic, a hail history, or a long planned life.
Walk pads along rooftop unit paths protect any thickness.
Flashing
How is TPO flashed around curbs and drains?
Matching TPO pieces get welded to the field sheet. Curbs are wrapped and capped with counterflashing, drains clamp over the sheet, and parapets are covered up and over before coping goes on.
Each detail is probed like a field seam.
Weather
Does cold or dew affect TPO welding in Ashland?
Yes. Dew on the sheet delays welding until it dries, and cold mornings change welder settings. That is why the test weld is repeated as the day warms.
Hire an Ashland TPO Roofing Contractor for Your Building
Send the roof size and a few photos, or call. We walk the roof and pull core cuts before quoting a system.