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What is the difference between TPO rolls and SBS rolls?

2025-12-23

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Core Raw Materials
TPO waterproof membrane polymer materials:

polypropylene (PP) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and other polyolefin elastomers.

Asphalt-based materials:

base asphalt + SBS thermoplastic rubber modifier + reinforcing layer (such as polyester reinforcing layer).

Material Nature
TPO waterproof membrane:

is a synthetic polymer membrane based on plastic (resin).

SBS:

is a rubber-modified asphalt-based waterproof membrane.

Appearance
TPO:

is usually a homogeneous single-layer structure, with a surface often white, gray, or other light colors.

SBS:

is mostly a composite layered structure (asphalt layer + reinforcing layer), with a black surface covered with sand or PE film.

Performance Characteristics
TPO:

has excellent weather resistance, ozone resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance; it is environmentally friendly (weldable without open flame); its white surface reflects heat and provides insulation; the material does not absorb moisture.

SBS:

has good elasticity, excellent low-temperature flexibility; good self-healing properties (the asphalt layer can heal small punctures); and strong adhesion to the substrate.

Main construction methods
TPO:

is hot air welding (automatic or manual welding gun).

SBS:

is hot melt method (flame torch is used to heat the asphalt layer on the underside of the membrane until it melts).

How to choose?

When choosing, the project location, environment, and cost should be considered comprehensively:

TPO is suitable for:

exposed lightweight roofs (especially metal roofs), green roofs, areas requiring high weather resistance/corrosion resistance, light-colored insulation, and environmentally friendly construction environments (no open flame).

SBS is suitable for:

traditional concrete roofs (requiring a protective layer), underground structure waterproofing, low-temperature and extremely cold regions, relatively limited budgets, and complex substrate shapes (due to its flexibility and good adhesion).

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