Learning to Heat Weld TPO Membrane with Dan from Versico

There is no magic roofing system.
When it comes to keeping commercial properties water-tight... it's all in the details...
And the only way to get the details right is to blend knowledge and practice to produce a skilled result.
This week we're diving head first into the details of how to properly heat weld TPO roofing membrane.

[@evanlovesbears]

Never trust the robot to get a solid weld depending on the model you use. Always have someone using a roller right behind the robot.

[@jetegtmeier71]

Back in the late 90's I did a LOT of hand welding, in that day the material was Stevens or Sarnafeld, I did so much hand welding I became the crews Detail man booting up all the roof penetrations :) we did new Target construction and it would take us a month to do a roof providing the steel guys could stay ahead of us ( they got moved around a LOT ) 10,000 yo 14,000 sq. feet, it was a lot of fun and I got to see a lot of this country :)

[@sproggyjoe1]

Welding tpo in ireland you need the new leister digital so you can show your temperatures also they want you using 20mm nosle not 40mm 2 20mm welds and always do a test patch with time date and setting of your welder so they don't need to cut a test section from your new roof

[@rockemsockem5436]

I was taught to have a 3 inch pre weld all the way down the seam and then do your final weld. Does this over stress the membrane or is it actually more affective?

[@mrshopjulius5840]

roofingsource

[@alancortez1114]

Big health safety hazard when you work with any chemicals, especially solvent cleaner, chemicals you have to wear the proper protection and that’s a chemical Gloves 🧤in this video not just any gloves people stay safe and be careful

[@Ha32457]

Hi sir very nice tutorials video of tpo roofing installation. I have an experience this field . I luv this field. And i always learn in this job a new technique and technology. My dream to become a best roofer .especially in tpo/ pvc roofing sytem and using a hand gun and automatic welding machine.!

[@user-tz1pm5oy2s]

How do I sign up for your TPO HEAT WELDING CLASSES.... OR DO YOU OFFER CLASSES

[@sergiojuarez59]

Great video I would love to get some education on tpo

[@Katiebelly123]

We agree, Dan is an excellent teacher. Thanks!

[@Danny-fs1hk]

This is an excellent video and he is a very good teacher!

[@RoofingFacts]

"7 or 8" that varies a lot depending on if you are using a 10mm, 20mm, 40mm, etc tip. And thats just a regular Leister (s model?). Thats an older version. So different brands and models will vary in temperature ranges.

[@1985Yugo4Life]

Great video! What brand hand welder are you using?

[@mnasralah2013]

Are you having any hands on training in Detroit area?

[@reyreyna3262]

Test cuts? How do you confirm the weld is stronger than the membrane? Or check for a bad heating element?

[@salvadorgarcia997]

Where can I buy a manual welder and what brand is the one u using in the video?

[@ngz6749]

I’m not much of a lover of tpo couse of the seams once melt to much u can’t put it back down. But I know it’s couse excess of heat but I’m afraid not getting a good weld couse I like to see little bleed out on my seams anyway. Fabuloso 😂

[@bluebird5100]

Can you weld the seams without making an airdam?

[@martindanchez7449]

Tack weld pre weld and weld

[@unionrestorations6845]

I would like to learn how to weld TPO, do you offer any classes or sessions around Houston Texas area?