TechNews: Improving Productivity with 16' TPO

Versico’s VersiWeld 16’ TPO can help you ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while minimizing waste and delays. Here are some ways 16’ TPO can help you maximize productivity.

FEWER SEAMS
Using 16-foot rolls cuts down the number of seams, saving significant time on welding seams, installing T-joint patches, and inspecting and probing at the end of the job. Using 10-foot rolls requires over 60% more seams than 16-foot rolls. Additionally, reducing seams means a lower probability of cold welds or leaks at seams once the roof is complete.  

FEWER T-JOINT PATCHES
For almost every roll of TPO installed there are T-joints installed at each corner. Fewer rolls on a job translates to installing fewer T-joint patches.

LESS CRANE TIME
Contractors can save hours of crane time loading rolls onto the roof. Crane operators are highly paid and difficult to find, and crane rentals can be expensive and hard to book.

LESS WASTE
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 AND STAGING
Loading and staging a job can be complicated and often requires significant crane time and coordination. With fewer rolls to unload, contractors can start work sooner. For more information, check out this video about handling 16' rolls.

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HANDLING TIPS

Unloading the truck:

• Unload from the truck directly onto the roof before unpacking 2-packs whenever possible.
• If using forklift or lull, unload from the side.
• Use carpet pole or long forks (6' or longer) if loading/unloading from the ends.
• Avoid using short forks (4' or shorter).

On the roof:

• Load rolls so that each 2-pack is close to where the rolls will eventually be installed.
• Use 4-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.

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For more information, check out this sell sheet about Versico's 16' TPO.