Engineering:Vinyl roof membrane
A vinyl roof membrane is class of roofing materials, often used for low-slope roofs. Membranes represent an alternative to poured asphalt roofing.[1] A range of membrane materials are marketed.[2] Several polymer membranes are employed for roofing, each with their own advantages. The "vinyl" (PVC)-roofing is fire-proof. Roofing is a major application for PVC.[3]
Biodegradability of membrane roofing has been one topic of interest.[4] Also of interest is the use of white membranes to minimize cooling requirements for the building.[5] The reflectivity of white membrane roofs degrades due to a variety of environmental factors.[6]
Vinyl roofing is a topic covered by the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA), which represents manufacturers of PVC and related flexible-film products. Similar membranes are also used for swimming pool covers.[5]
References
- ↑ "What is Single Ply". https://www.weatherbondroofing.com/what-is-single-ply/.
- ↑ "Single-Ply Roofing: The Quick Guide". https://www.americanweatherstar.com/insights/single-ply-roofing-the-quick-guide/.
- ↑ Allsopp, Michael W.; Vianello, Giovanni (2000). "Poly(Vinyl Chloride)". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. doi:10.1002/14356007.a21_717. ISBN 978-3-527-30385-4.
- ↑ Lopes, Jorge Manuel Grandão (2024). "Anomaly Analysis of PVC Roofing Membranes in Portugal". Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities 38 (4). doi:10.1061/JPCFEV.CFENG-4625.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The Coated Fabrics and Film Association". https://www.coatedfabricsandfilm.com.
- ↑ Paolini, Riccardo; Zinzi, Michele; Poli, Tiziana; Carnielo, Emiliano; Mainini, Andrea Giovanni (2014). "Effect of ageing on solar spectral reflectance of roofing membranes: Natural exposure in Roma and Milano and the impact on the energy needs of commercial buildings". Energy and Buildings 84: 333–343. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.08.008.
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