SpecTips - Don’t Miss Out on These Important Tips for TPO with APEEL Protective Film!
APEEL™ Protective Film
Architects and specifiers often select reflective white membranes like TPO because they absorb less heat in the summer months in hot and humid climates, like the southeastern and southwestern parts of the United States.
When re-roofing or working on projects which are built in phases, the foot traffic can be dirty and abusive.Inevitably,dirt and debris will be tracked from one roof section to another.
Carlisle’s patented APEEL Protective Film guards the surface of TPO membrane from scuffs and dirt accumulation during installation, eliminating the need to clean the roof once the project is complete. APEEL helps save time and labor, improves aesthetics and long-term reflectivity, and increases customer satisfaction.
Sure-Weld® TPO membrane with APEEL Protective Film is ideal for re-roofing, re-cover, and new construction projects.The APEEL Protective Film can be left in place for up to 90 days and is durable and easy to remove. Carlisle’s extensive APEEL product line includes:
Standard TPO with APEEL
As this film is designed to be removed, it allows the roof to start its service as clean as possible. APEEL Protective Film is in competition with power washing or extensive cleaning with Weathered Membrane Cleaner.
Language should be added to the TPO membrane specification to include APEEL Protective Film as part of the membrane description, such as “factory-applied protective film provided by manufacturer of membrane”. This could be written as the “Basis of Design” and the creation of acceptable alternates for other TPO membranes would need to add a phrase such as “field cleaning upon substantial completion of roofing system.”
If a non-proprietary spec is being written, suggest APEEL as an alternate to power washing or extensive cleaning with Weathered Membrane Cleaner.
When using the Alternates method, utilize Division 1 –“Alternates” to include APEEL to the “Schedule of Alternates” list for inclusion in the bid.
For more information, please visit the APEEL Landing Page.
Architects and specifiers often select reflective white membranes like TPO because they absorb less heat in the summer months in hot and humid climates, like the southeastern and southwestern parts of the United States.
When re-roofing or working on projects which are built in phases, the foot traffic can be dirty and abusive.Inevitably,dirt and debris will be tracked from one roof section to another.
Carlisle’s patented APEEL Protective Film guards the surface of TPO membrane from scuffs and dirt accumulation during installation, eliminating the need to clean the roof once the project is complete. APEEL helps save time and labor, improves aesthetics and long-term reflectivity, and increases customer satisfaction.
Sure-Weld® TPO membrane with APEEL Protective Film is ideal for re-roofing, re-cover, and new construction projects.The APEEL Protective Film can be left in place for up to 90 days and is durable and easy to remove. Carlisle’s extensive APEEL product line includes:
Standard TPO with APEEL
- White, tan, and gray colors
- 60-and 80-mil thicknesses
- 4’-, 6’-, 8’-, 10’-, and 12’-wide by 100’-long rolls
- White only
- 115-and 135-mil thicknesses
- 6’-and 12’-wide by 100’-long rolls
- White only
- 60-mil thickness
- 10’-wide by 100’-long rolls
- Minimum order of 500 squares
- 4-to 6-week lead time
As this film is designed to be removed, it allows the roof to start its service as clean as possible. APEEL Protective Film is in competition with power washing or extensive cleaning with Weathered Membrane Cleaner.
Language should be added to the TPO membrane specification to include APEEL Protective Film as part of the membrane description, such as “factory-applied protective film provided by manufacturer of membrane”. This could be written as the “Basis of Design” and the creation of acceptable alternates for other TPO membranes would need to add a phrase such as “field cleaning upon substantial completion of roofing system.”
If a non-proprietary spec is being written, suggest APEEL as an alternate to power washing or extensive cleaning with Weathered Membrane Cleaner.
When using the Alternates method, utilize Division 1 –“Alternates” to include APEEL to the “Schedule of Alternates” list for inclusion in the bid.
For more information, please visit the APEEL Landing Page.
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