This customer came to us looking for a replacement on their old tar and gravel roof. There were obvious signs of leaking and it was showing its age. Tar and Gravel roofing systems are notorious for mess, repair difficulty, and significant weight. The experts at Goodrich Roofing solved these issues with a brand new TPO roofing system to reduce weight on the deck and increase energy efficiency for the entire home.
The Problem
When our skilled estimator saw the dated tar and gravel system it clearly needed a refresh. Although it was a common roofing method years ago, it is not anymore because of extreme weight, poor insulation, and messy and costly repairs. They require constant upkeep to ensure that their protective qualities are maintained and that they are draining properly. Additionally, they are difficult to dispose of, leading to environmental concerns. Overall, tar and gravel roofs are difficult to main and outdated. This roof was in need of a major refresh.
Our Solution
Goodrich Roofing specializes in TPO installation. Our skilled team has extensive experience with TPO. Our experts always recommend TPO roofing for its lightweight durability and energy efficiency. This job entailed the removal of the old Tar and Gravel system, a tedious process. Our team efficiently and cleanly removed the tar and gravel, exposing the deck which appeared to have years of water damage. So, we removed the old, wet decking and installed new wood to maintain structural integrity.
Atop the newly reinforced deck, we secured lightweight fanfold insulation then installed the new TPO membrane. TPO must be terminated on a vertical surface and the top part of the roof did not have a suitable surface for that. Our solution was to make custom TPO metal edges to secure the membrane to, allowing for proper termination. Throughout the job, our team successfully adapted to challenges and abnormalities of this roof, leaving the homeowner with an ideal TPO roofing solution.
Materials
For this TPO job, our team used Mule Hide Standard TPO. We mechanically attached and fully adhered the membrane using a process called TPO welding. We used R-Tech Fanfold insulation as the base layer that the TPO was installed atop adding to the energy efficiency of the system.
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