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The history of TPO and how it has changed the commercial roofing market

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Abstract
TPO is at times considered the new roofing system on the block, even though the material has been around for decades and has proven its worth in the industry. Here is a little background on how TPO came about, the history of its testing and development, where it stands today and how it compares to PVC.
Date
10/2015
Author(s)
Thomas Taylor
Page(s)
10-11
Keyword(s)
TPO; PVC; commercial roofing; single-ply roofing; history; testing and development


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