TPO stands for Thermoplastic Polyolefin. Like EPDM “rubber roofing,” this is a single-membrane material. Once the material is in place, it’s secured by mechanical fasteners or the seams are heat fused. TPO comes in different colors, but white is the one most often used to reflect sunlight and radiation. A real benefit in reducing cooling costs during the hotter seasons.

Modified Bitumen Roofing. Like TPO, this material is applied in rolls. The seams are generally torch-heated for sealing, adhering it to the roof’s substrate and flashing. The popularity of the more contemporary EPDM & TPO systems has reduced demand for modified bitumen, but it’s still in use.

PVC was first used on a commercial application in the beginning of the sixties. It actually was the roofing industries solution to the chaos coming from the oil crisis. This innovative solution was a better option since it used about 50% of the fossil fuels used before. Chemical engineers soon discovered that adding specific plasticizers to the Polyvinyl Chloride membrane helped its durability during inclement weather and its use in the United States where hail and destructive storms are awaiting. If you have a roof over project or similar, this PVC option is a great choice. These versatile membranes come in a variety of color choices to match your building, they also come in different thicknesses and widths. On top of having the huge environmental benefit of fewer fossil fuels in the manufacturing process, PVC is a great UV resistant material which can used in Climates such as Fort Myers.

When metal roofing is installed on sloped roofs it pays off in energy efficiency and low maintenance. We work with every kind, whether panels and flashing profiles pre-made at the factory or roofing panels cut and formed right on site.

There’s no end in sight for the popularity of this classic roofing material. Many slope-roofed commercial buildings rely on asphalt shingling. This roofing material is often the most affordable, and has many shingle styles and colors to choose from.