Patching a PPO rubber roof?
A small diameter area about 6" needs patching on a rubber roof.I heard of Dicor Patch. Any good? Will it be noticeable? Will it last long? An alternative would be to replace the complete roof with a n...
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dbbls wrote:
TPO is EPDM material with a coating on to prevent black streaks.
Totally incorrect according to the Whole Building Design Guide which is the resource used by architects.
"Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO)
TPO is the latest thermoplastic membrane introduced into the marketplace....It is formulated from polypropylene, polyethylene or other olefinic materials...."
"Ethylene propylene diene monomer or terpolymer (EPDM):
EPDM is a synthetic rubber sheet...."
TPO seams are heat welded, EPDM seams are taped or glued. They are different materials. TPO is more expensive and a superior product.
