First, check to see what roofing technology has a proven take-back and recycling program in place today. The PVC roofing industry has been recycling aged roofs for 25 years now. Through the Vinyl Roofing Division of CFFA a platform has been formed that is dedicated to increasing awareness and accelerating the adoption of post-consumer roof recycling. Based on the history of PVC roof membrane recycling and the initiatives underway at the CFFA VRD if you select a PVC roof membrane for your new roof, it is likely it will be able to be recycled 20 + years from now.

Mechanically attached and induction-welded PVC roof membranes/systems are well designed for recycling. It is expected that adhered and feltbacked PVC membranes can be recycled in the future with innovation and capital investment in equipment.