TPO Life-Cycle

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There are many things to consider when evaluating options for a new roofing system. The challenge is to strike a balance between solving existing problems and preventing foreseeable future problems, while doing so at the lowest cost. The real trick is to sort through all the evidence to find the actual lowest life-cycle cost for the roof.* What is a tin ceiling?A fire rated ceiling secures a particular structure (a house, commercial building, or others) from extreme heat and potential collapse in case it is scorched by fire. It provides a strong barrier between the area where the fire occurs and the floor above.Defining Life-Cycle CostingA tin ceiling is manufactured from various kinds of metals which include copper, tin, steel, and brass. Basically, it comes in the form of large rolls that, when laid, are stamped into a wide array of designs. It can then be cut and used for residential as well as commercial structures.They persist because because removal is not as simple as painting over the stain. The stain "bleeds" through paint leaving it as ugly as before. In addition, many mobile home ceilings are made with a sprayed on acoustical texture which is VERY fragile. Painting it with a roller or brushing on a heavy latex paint is a good way to pull off some of the texture, leaving a bare, untextured area. Fortunately, stains are easy to cover if you have the right materials.At home, mask the area you plan to spray and put an old sheet or something on the floor. Then follow the directions on the can to do the actual spraying. Two light coats with adequate drying time between them is better than one heavy coat.* Actual energy costs (i.e. yearly air-conditioning costs).While you are shopping you may also want to buy some of the blue masking tape. It costs more than standard masking tape, but comes off when you are done, without leaving adhesive behind or pulling anything off when it peels away.There is no point in doing the repair until you are sure the leak is fixed and your ceiling has dried completely! Then go to your local paint store or home improvement center paint dept. and look for an aerosol can labeled "Stain sealing ceiling paint" or something close to that. Two brands I know of are "Kilz" and "Zinsser". It will be made to spray straight up and only comes in one color. Hopefully, the color will be a good match for your ceiling tiles.The repair described here will cover water stains on ceiling tiles or wallboard anywhere, not just in mobile homes.

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