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TPO Roofing Resources

What is TPO Roofing?

Short for thermoplastic polyolefin, TPO is a single-ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost-effective price. Heat-welded seams provide superior strength. TPO's long-term heat, UV, and natural fungal resistance, plus flexibility without need for plasticizers also make TPO a reliable low-slope roofing system.
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The benefits of TPO

In the 20+ years that TPO has been in the field, it’s become one the most popular products for low-slope roofs. Over 1 billion square feet are installed annually, making up over 50% of single-ply roofs installed today. TPO’s inherent benefits include:

  • Great Value: Excellent performance at a cost-effective price.
  • Excellent Seam Strength: Heat-welded seams provide greater seam strength to taped and other seams.
  • Long-term Weathering: Excellent long-term heat and UV resistance.
  • Energy Saving: Highly reflective and emissive white surface can help reduce energy costs and urban heat island effect
  • Inherently Flexible: No need for plasticizers
  • Naturally Fungal Resistant: Doesn’t require biocides.
  • Versatile Application: Including high-performance roofs requiring high wind uplift, increased puncture resistance, or quick economical systems

Featured TPO roofing materials

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EverGuard® TPO Smooth Membrane

Great performance in a value-priced TPO roofing system.
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EverGuard® TPO Fleece-Back Membrane

The perfect choice if you're looking to avoid the expense of removing an existing roofing.
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EverGuard Extreme® TPO Membrane

Next-Generation TPO engineered for extreme applications.
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Specialty Colored TPO

The TPO that can transform a traditional roof into an aesthetic attribute.
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EverGuard SA TPO Self‑Adhered Roof Membrane

EverGuard® SA TPO Self-Adhered Roof Membrane

GAF EverGuard® SA TPO Self-Adhered Roof Membrane is ready to install direct from the factory.
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GAF has TPO performance that's proven to stand the test of time

A recent study of EverGuard TPO roofs installed between 8 and 16 years ago found they all performed above ASTM standards for newly manufactured TPO. GAF analyzed membrane samples from roofs across the US and studied thickness over scrim, surface cracking, and the ability to repair aging TPO membranes.
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Discover GAF Hail Systems

Built to provide protection against hail damage, and keep structures and their occupants safe.

Service and training built around you

More than a quarter of a million roofers have taken CARE courses. Take a hands-on-course or virtual CARE class to optimize your skillset and business offering.
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Roofing It Right

In Roofing it Right, Dave and Wally share their decades of low-slope experience to help you and your crew take your roofing game to the next level. Learn more about TPO roofing while watching them share the Top 10 single-ply mistakes commercial roofers make. Or browse all playlists.
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Register for TPO training today

CARE offers a wide range of in-person and on-demand TPO training options, for new crews and experienced roofers alike. Learn new skills or hone your business strategies.

Additional Resources

Use these links to connect with the products and people you need to get the job done.

Roofing supply near me

Find distributors that carry GAF low-slope products and systems.
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Find answers to questions and concerns.
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Building a better GAF Commercial around you

At GAF, we are constantly optimizing our product line based on your feedback. So whether it's TPO, liquid-applied roofing, or anything in between, there's a GAF roofing system for your needs.

Contractors

We’re building new plants for greater capacity, and better systems for faster response and higher visibility.
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Architects

We’re building better, faster, more accurate access to the information you need.
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Property owners

Whether you manage one property or 1,000, we’re building the products and programs you need to reroof, restore, or maintain your investment.
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We’re building a better GAF Commercial around you

We’re building a better GAF Commercial around you, with more manufacturing capacity, dedicated teams, more focused training, optimized product lines and more — because you have options, and we’re ready to earn your order.