Roofers’ Choice: 16-Foot-Wide TPO Sheets

Carlisle SynTec Systems introduced the industry’s first-ever 16-foot-wide TPO sheet. Carlisle’s 16-foot Sure-Weld TPO boosts productivity on adhered and induction welded roofs by cutting down on the number of rolls needed and dramatically reducing the number of seams on the roof. With fewer seams to weld and fewer rolls to load, stage, and kick out, applicators can save significant time, labor, and money on each project — and move on to their next job sooner.

Loading and staging a job can be complicated and often requires significant crane time and coordination. With fewer rolls to hoist to the roof and stage, contractors can finish loading the job quicker and start getting the job done sooner.

Increased Productivity

Regardless of a roll’s size, it must be moved into position, kicked out, and aligned before it can be adhered or secured in place. Every time a 16-foot roll is kicked out and positioned, it covers 60% more roof area versus a 10-foot x 100-foot roll. Reducing the number of rolls that need to be kicked out and positioned can save numerous man hours over the course of a project.

Fewer Seams, Less Waste

Using 16-foot rolls cuts down the number of seams, saving significant time spent welding seams, installing T-joint patches, and inspecting and probing at the completion of the job. Using 10-foot rolls requires over 60% more seams than 16-foot rolls.

With fewer rolls on the job, there is less packaging and core waste to dispose of compared to smaller sheets, which is more efficient and better for the environment.

Unloading Tips

• The 16-foot rolls are 2-packed for easy stacking, storage, and trucking as well as more efficient jobsite loading.

• Unload from the truck directly onto the roof before unpacking 2-packs whenever possible.

• If using forklift or lull, unload from the side. Use a carpet pole or long forks (6 feet or longer) if loading/unloading from the ends. Avoid using short forks (4 feet or shorter).

On the Roof

• Load rolls so that each 2-pack is close to where the rolls will eventually be installed.

• Use four-wheel carts, roll movers, or insulation fork carts with large wheels to easily move rolls long distances across the roof when necessary.

• Move single rolls by rolling them across the roof.

• To turn or spin rolls, roll them onto a scrap piece of polyiso insulation to spin them easily.

In conclusion, Carlisle’s 16-foot TPO provides substantial labor and cost savings and allows applicators to generate additional revenue and profit by completing more jobs in less time.

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