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1.     CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene) Roof Membrane

• Colors: White, Gray

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically Fastened, Ballasted

• Seaming or Patching Method: Hot Air Welded

• Asphalt Compatibility: Good

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Excellent

• In Use Since: Late 1960’s

2.     CSPE or “Hypalon” (Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene) Roof Membrane

• Colors: White (typical), Various Others

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically Fastened, Ballasted

• Seaming or Patching Method: Hot Air Welded (typical), Adhesive

• Asphalt Compatibility: Good

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Animal Fats – Excellent; Petroleum - Fair

• In Use Since: Mid-1960’s, US production stopped in 2010
  

  To learn more about Hypalon, see our Hypalon (CSPE) Roofing page.

3.     EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Roof Membrane

• Colors: Black (typical), White

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically Fastened, Ballasted

• Seaming or Patching Method: Adhesive or Adhesive Tape

• Asphalt Compatibility: Fair

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Poor

• In Use Since: 1970’s

  To learn more about EPDM, see our EPDM Roofing page.

4.     KEE/PVC (Ketone Ethylene Ester, Polyvinyl Chloride) Roof Membrane

• Colors: White, Gray, Tan, (custom colors available)

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically-Fastened, Ballasted

• Seaming or Patching Method: Hot Air Welded

• Asphalt Compatibility: Good

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Fair

• In Use Since: 1980’s

5.     PIB (Polyisobutylene) Roof Membrane

• Colors: Black, Gray, White

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically-Fastened, Ballasted

• Seaming or Patching Method: Adhesive or Hot Air Welded

• Asphalt Compatibility: Good

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Poor

• In Use Since: Late 1920’s

6.     PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Roof Membrane

• Colors: White, Gray, Tan, (custom colors available)

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically-Fastened

• Seaming or Patching Method: Hot Air Welded

• Asphalt Compatibility: Poor

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Fair

• In Use Since: Late 1960’s
  
  

  
  

  To learn more about PVC, see our PVC Roofing page.

7.     TPE (Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer) Roof Membrane

• Colors: Gray

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically-Fastened, Ballasted

• Seaming or Patching Method: Hot Air Welded

• Asphalt Compatibility: Good

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Animal Fats – Excellent; Petroleum - Poor

• In Use Since: 1990’s

8.     TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) Roof Membrane

• Color Availability: White, Gray

• Attachment Method: Fully-Adhered, Mechanically-Fastened, Ballasted

• Seaming or Patching Method: Hot Air Welded

• Asphalt Compatibility: Good

• Resistance to Oils, Coolants, and Grease: Animal Fats – Excellent; Petroleum - Poor

• In Use Since: 1980’s 

  
  

  To learn more about TPO, see our TPO Roofing page.