New initiative expands vinyl roofing industry’s sustainability journey beyond the factory […]
Downloadable Form Makes It Easy to Line Item PVC (Vinyl) Roof Recycling in Re-Roofing Bids
Project specifiers can quickly compare cost vs. environmental benefit September […]
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Triple-Threat Protection: Why PVC (Vinyl) Roofing is Built to Last
Durability, watertight performance, and wind resistance make a sustainable solution for commercial buildings
New Video Shows Ease of Recycling PVC (Vinyl) Roofing Membranes
Industry hopes to demystify process, encourage more post-consumer recycling
PVC Roofing Leads in Fire Resistance
Testing proves it’s slow to ignite, quick to self-extinguish, and ideal for use with rooftop solar panels
PVC Roofing Protects Buildings … and the Earth.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, construction and demolition waste from buildings totals more than 300 billion pounds annually.
The Ease and Benefits of Post-Consumer Recycling of PVC Roofing Membranes
PVC can readily be heated and reprocessed without significant loss of key physical properties
Use PVC Roofing to Reduce Temperatures of Urban Heat Islands
Overheated cities can be transformed by roofing with higher reflection rates […]
Pathway to Zero: PVC Roofing Industry’s Effort to Polish Already Stellar Recycling Record
The goal of this groundbreaking initiative is to further increase the amount of PVC roofing production scrap that is recycled to reduce materials that end up in landfills and get as close to zero as possible as an industry.
Beyond Embodied Carbon
Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration as the construction industry continues its mission of increasing sustainability.
‘Cool’ Roofs Still Matter in Colder Climates?
The benefits of cool roofs are more or less universally accepted in warmer climates. However, some have questioned the merits of using them in northern regions where temperatures plummet in the fall and winter.
Why Are PVC Roofs So Durable?
What makes PVC so durable? The Coated Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division, the trade association for the material, says it comes down to four major factors: heat-welded seams, combustion resistance, watertightness, and wind uplift rating.
