Roof types
TPO Roofs in Palm Beach County
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White membrane roofing
TPO for homes and commercial roofs
TPO roofing is the white membrane you see on flat commercial roofs all over Palm Beach County, and on more flat sections of homes every year. The sheets roll out over insulation, get fastened or glued down to the deck, and the seams are welded together with hot air. Done right, the whole roof is one skin with no glued joint to dry out. The white top throws the sun back, so the roof and the rooms under it run cooler and the air conditioner gets a break. You'll see a lot of it on the plazas along Okeechobee and Congress and on the condo buildings near the water. We're Molsbee Roofing, roofing Palm Beach County since 1975. We put TPO on condo and townhome buildings, plazas, offices, churches and warehouses, and on the flat parts of homes. The owner or the board gets the scope, the price and the schedule in writing. Free inspection. The phone is answered 24 hours a day at 561-318-8624.
- TPOsingle-ply membrane
- Manufacturerproduct warranties in writing
- CCC1327429Florida licensed
White membrane roofing
TPO flat roof installation and replacement
TPO sheets roll out over insulation and join at seams welded with hot air.
Welded seams
The seam is where a flat roof leaks. TPO seams are welded with hot air so the two sheets become one piece, and a welded seam doesn't dry out and open the way a glued one can after years of sun. We probe every seam after welding, and the county inspects the work.
Re-cover or tear off
If the old roof is dry and the deck is sound, TPO can go over it with a separation board, which saves the tear-off and the dumpster. If the insulation is wet or the deck is damaged, it all comes off and the roof is rebuilt with new insulation and tapered drainage. We test for wet insulation before we recommend either, and we show you the results.
Tapered insulation and drainage
Most flat-roof problems are slope problems. A TPO rebuild is the chance to fix them with tapered insulation that walks the water to the drains instead of letting it pond. Drains, scuppers and overflows get reset as part of the job and show as their own line on the price.
Residential TPO for the flat part of a house
Plenty of homes here have a flat section: a Florida room, an addition, the porch roof, the part behind a parapet. Those are the pieces that leak first when they were done with the wrong material. TPO fits the bigger ones well. It's white, it's light, and the welded seams hold. We price that section on its own so you can see exactly what it costs.
Planning the membrane work
What we check on a TPO flat roof repair
- The white surface
TPO reflects sunlight from flat sections of homes and commercial roofs.
- Welded joints
Hot air joins the sheets into one skin.
- Dry insulation
Wet insulation comes out before we rebuild the roof.
- Working drains
Tapered insulation moves water toward the outlets.
Installing and checking TPO
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Free inspection
We check the deck, drainage and insulation. Core samples show what is under the existing roof.
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System design
Membrane thickness, insulation R-value and attachment method picked for your building and wind zone. We handle permits and engineering.
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Heat-welded install
We fasten or glue the sheets over insulation, then weld the seams with hot air and flash each penetration.
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Seam testing and warranty
Seams are tested, county inspection passed, and manufacturer warranties registered before we close out.
Why Molsbee
Carlisle-certified TPO installation
- Seams checked after welding
We probe the joints before the job closes.
- Manufacturer warranties in writing
The membrane's product warranty comes to you on paper.
- Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1327429
We handle required permits and the county inspection.
- Scope for the owner or board
You receive the price and schedule before the work starts.
Other flat systems
Other flat roof systems.
Compare TPO with modified bitumen and EPDM for your flat roof.
All flat roof systems
Service areas
TPO flat roofing across Palm Beach County
TPO roof installation, repair and maintenance for commercial and residential flat roofs across Palm Beach County.
A TPO re-cover over a sound flat roof sits in the middle of what flat roofing costs. A full tear-off with new insulation and tapered drainage sits at the top.
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TPO roofing, explained
Frequently asked questions.
What is TPO roofing?
It's a single-ply membrane, usually white, rolled out over a flat or low-slope roof and welded at the seams with hot air. It throws back heat, stands up to standing water, and is the most common flat commercial roof going on in Florida today.
How long does a TPO roof last in Florida?
A good couple of decades when it's installed with welded seams and proper drainage. Standing water and clogged drains are what shorten it, and both are easy to fix early. We put what we find in photos so you can see it for yourself.
TPO or modified bitumen for my building?
TPO for most flat commercial roofs: cooler, welded, lighter. Modified bitumen where the roof carries heavy foot traffic or rooftop equipment. We look at the deck, the drainage and how the roof gets used, recommend one and price both.
Can you replace a TPO roof while the building stays open?
Yes. We work the roof in sections, keep the drains open at the end of every day, and plan the noisy parts around the building's hours. The board or the manager gets that plan in writing before we start.
Is TPO right for the flat part of my house?
Often, yes, especially on a bigger flat section. On a small piece, modified bitumen may be the simpler call. We look at how the section drains and how it ties into the main roof, then tell you which one and why. Free inspection, and the phone is answered 24 hours a day at 561-318-8624.
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Free TPO roof inspection. Written price before anyone starts.