A food manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, had a 6-year-old thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof that was in drastic need of replacement. The roof of the facility was pushed to its limits with rooftop equipment, long snowy winters, and, most importantly, foot traffic from maintenance crews.
Due to the wear and tear on their existing TPO roof system, the food processing facility experienced thousands of leaks over the years. These leaks not only posed a damage risk for the equipment, but it was also a safety hazard for their employees and even a health concern for their customers. It was critically important that the food manufacturing facility resolve its current leaks and prevent any more from occurring.
The roof was replaced with a FiberTite® XT membrane with the goal of minimal disruption to day-to-day operations over an 18-month period. The puncture resistance of the FiberTite® membrane is expected to hold up to the wear and tear of a food processing facility.
