EPDM vs. TPO Roofing

EPDM (or ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a synthetic rubber that is most commonly used in single-ply roofing because it's readily available and relatively easy to apply. It has advanced significantly over recent years, but had some previous issues.

Those problems included moisture gain under the membrane by vapor drive and that it didn't like to adhere to itself and seam problems occurred because of that. Adding a vapor barrier helped resolve the vapor drive and seaming became simple with the addition of Factory Applied Tape, which also resulted in a faster installation.

The tapes reduced labor by as much as 75%. This is relatively low-cost, and when properly applied in appropriate places, it can have a life-span of up to 30 years or more.

The TPO (or thermoplastic polyolefin) is also a single-ply roofing. The material can be fully adhered, mechanically fastened, or ballasted. The seam strengths are reported to be three to four times higher than EPDM roofing systems. This is a very popular choice for going "green." It's even available in white, grey, and black. Using the white can reduce the "heat island effect" and solar heat gain in the building.

TPO can be installed to almost any scale with some of the world's largest building utilizing TPO roofing systems. Price-wise, it's often one of the most economical options for a large low-slope roofing are. They're easy to repair, as well, you just need to cut out the effected area and weld a new piece in it's place.

So you have to do the comparison on your own to figure out what works best for you, depending one what exactly it is you're looking for. Those are some of the positives and negatives of both types of roofing so decide for yourself what works best for you.

Insulite Roof Tile Cost

Insulite Roof Tile offers the time-tested weatherability and fire safety of cement tiles, but half the weight, twice the strength, and with the added benefit of an average R-6 insulating (thermal) barrier.

They start with a high density (EPS) foam shape, then wrap that foam with a high-strength, alkaline resistant, woven fiberglass mesh. They then coat every tile with a proprietary, high-strength cementatious coating.

This results in the roof meeting or exceeding lightweight standards, a finished roof with an average insulation value of R-6, roof tile that looks similar to solid cement or clay tiles, time-tests weatherability of cement or clay tiles, and it's ideal for re-roofing of wood shake and asphalt shingle structures.

The lightweight feature is helpful for new homes because it means less lumber is required in the framing support for this roof, which in turn means fewer trees cut down and can help conserve. When re-roofing, the weight of Insulite is similar to that of composite shingles. They can even ship twice as much Insulite roof tiles on a truck than typical cement or clay tile.

It's fire safe, as well, which means it has a non-combustible exterior with a class A fire rating. It being insulated means the keep attic temperatures moderate and increase comfort while reducing energy consumption in the home. Reducing the energy means lower bills and reducing your carbon footprint.

For costs of these tiles and to get more information, you have to contact the manufacturers because all quotes are on a one-on-one basis. So visit their website to find out more, including how to contact them for a quote.

Hyperglass Cool Roof Coating

Cool roofs are used to deliver high solar reflectance and high thermal emittance. This can be beneficial to reduce cooling energy load, reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emission, and improve human health and comfort. They achieve cooling energy savings in hot summers but can increase heating energy load during cold winters. So the net energy saving of cool roofs varies depending on climate. Without proper maintenance to keep the material clean, they roofs can diminish over time due to albedo degradation and soiling.

They even come in a variety of colors and materials and are available for both commercial and residential buildings. Today's pigments allow metal roofing products to be EnergyStar rated in dark colors, including black. They're not as reflective as whites or light colors, but can still save energy over other paints.

Hyperglass is a top coat that is revolutionary which has been shown to dramatically decrease surface temperatures, decreasing the cost of cooling  your home by up to 50%. Combine that with Hyperflex Primer and it will provide durable, flexible protection that can increase the life of your cool roof.

Hyperglass is a non-solvent, non-toxic, elastometric coating that is specially formulated with high-quality, glass microspheres. These near double the reflective properties of white paint alone, and make the coating extremely durable, water resistant, and lighter than regular paints.

You can watch a video about hyperseal roof coatings here.