TPO Roofing in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

TPO single-ply membrane is one of the best-performing flat roof systems for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque's traditional low-slope homes. Its heat-welded seams create a monolithic waterproof surface that eliminates the seam failures common in older built-up and modified bitumen roofs found throughout the village. Los Ranchos homes along Rio Grande Blvd Corridor and in the North Los Ranchos area have flat roofs that are perfectly suited to TPO, and its white reflective surface significantly reduces cooling costs during the intense summer heat of the Rio Grande valley. For adobe homes with viga-and-latilla decking, TPO is lightweight enough to avoid adding structural load to historic walls, an important consideration for centuries-old construction. TPO also resists the moisture exposure created by the village's acequia irrigation system, which keeps the soil and air near rooflines more humid than typical Albuquerque conditions. The membrane's chemical resistance handles the organic acids from cottonwood leaves and debris that accumulate on flat roofs in this densely treed community. Properly installed with adequate slope to canale drains, TPO provides 20 to 30 years of reliable protection on Los Ranchos flat roofs.

Full TPO replacement of aging built-up roofs is our most common Los Ranchos project. We remove accumulated layers of tar and gravel, inspect and repair vigas and decking, install polyiso insulation board for energy efficiency, and apply mechanically attached or fully adhered TPO membrane with heat-welded seams. TPO installation on adobe homes with canale drainage requires custom fabrication around each canale penetration and careful flashing where the membrane meets adobe parapets. We build in flexible connections that accommodate parapet movement from moisture cycling. Leak repair on existing TPO roofs, typically at seams that were not properly welded during original installation, involves cleaning and re-welding the affected area or installing a TPO patch with full weld perimeter. We also install TPO on Los Ranchos homes transitioning from elastomeric coatings that have failed, providing a more durable long-term system that does not require periodic re-application.