Which attachment method fits your roofing needs?
You’re probably familiar with the advantages of a TPO roofing system (fast installation! low-cost! weather-resistant!), but perhaps you’re having difficulty choosing the option that best meets your challenges.
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MECHANICALLY ATTACHED SMOOTH TPO with Drill-Tec™ Fasteners
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ADHERED SMOOTH TPO with Traditional Bonding Adhesive
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ADHERED FLEECE-BACK TPO with WB181 Wet
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Quick Spray Adhesive Smooth TPO
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ADHERED FLEECE-BACK TPO with GAF 2-Part Roofing Adhesive
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Three-step process:
1.
Insulation is fastened to the deck
2.
TPO is fastened to the deck at the seam
3.
Seams are welded
MECHANICALLY ATTACHED SMOOTH TPO with Drill-Tec™ Fasteners
Material Cost
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Features
Fastest traditional installation method
Best application temperature range
30-year warranty
3.
Membrane is welded at the seams and broomed in
2.
Adhesive is rolled on both the substrate and membrane and allowed to flash off
1.
Insulation is fastened to the deck
Three-step process:
ADHERED SMOOTH TPO
with Traditional Bonding Adhesive
Material Cost
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35-year warranty
A uniform, smooth appearance
Minimizes thermal drift while acting as a vapor barrier
Compatible with several GAF adhesives
Three-step process:
3.
Seams are welded and broomed in
2.
Membrane is rolled into adhesive while still wet
1.
Adhesive is applied directly to deck
ADHERED FLEECE-BACK TPO
with WB181 Wet Lay-in
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Features
Faster than traditional bonding adhesive
Reduced labor costs
Additional puncture resistance due to the fleece backing of EverGuard® membrane
A uniform, smooth appearance
Minimizes thermal drift while acting as a vapor barrier
35-year warranty
Three-step process:
3.
Apply pressure with a push broom
or weighted roller to ensure complete bonding
2.
Allow adhesive to dry to a tacky feel before bonding membrane to substrate
1.
Spraying from 8”–12” away, apply adhesive uniformly to both the substrate and the underside of the membrane
Quick Spray Adhesive Smooth TPO
Material Cost
Installation Time
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Aesthetics
Wind Uplift Ratings
Hail Ratings
Features
Faster installation than traditional bonding adhesive
Up to 10 squares (93 square meters) of coverage per canister
High initial tack
35-year warranty
Three-step process:
3.
Seams are welded and a weighted roller is used to aid adhesion
2.
Membrane is installed after the foam adhesive has changed color
1.
Adhesive is applied in a spatter pattern
ADHERED FLEECE-BACK TPO
with GAF 2-Part Roofing Adhesive
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Up to 50% faster installation time than traditional smooth, fully adhered systems
Increased productivity and smaller crews
No expensive equipment or maintenance
Additional puncture resistance due to the fleece backing of EverGuard® membrane
35-year warranty
Three-step process:
3.
The membrane is welded at the seams
2.
Membrane is rolled in and the RhinoBond® machine and magnets induction weld the membrane to
each plate
1.
RhinoBond® plates are drilled through the insulation
GAF RHINOBOND® SYSTEM
Material Cost
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Fast and easy installation
Smaller crews and install time
Up to 50% faster installation by adding a second machine
Quick dry-in
Best application temperature range
No waiting for cure time, fumes, mess, or empty pails
No fastener penetrations
Optimized attachment across the entire sheet
30-year warranty
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