What Is the Best Roofing Material for a Flat Roof in New Mexico?

Flat roofing system on a commercial building in New Mexico

There is no single best roofing material for every flat roof in New Mexico. TPO, PVC, spray foa, modified bitumen, built-up roofing, and roof coatings each have advantages. The best choice depends on the building, existing roof, drainage, UV and storm exposure, insulation needs, rooftop traffic, chemical exposure, maintenance goals, and budget. Choosing a flat…

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What Are the Layers on a TPO Roof?

Layers of a TPO roof showing membrane, cover board, insulation, and roof deck

What Are the Layers on a TPO Roof? A TPO roof is made up of more than the white membrane you see from the outside. A typical TPO roofing system may include a structural roof deck, an air or vapor-control layer when required, roof insulation, tapered insulation where needed for drainage, a cover board, an…

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