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Avoiding the Landfill: The Recycling of Vinyl Roof Membranes
With its European counterparts blazing the trail, the North American vinyl (PVC) roofing industry has entered a new phase in its commitment to environmental sustainability through recycling.
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Aging and Weathering of Cool Roofing Membranes
Tests conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the National Research Council of Canada conclude that washing a weathered cool roof membrane can result in a practically complete restoration of solar reflectance. From the proceedings of the “Cool Roofing ... Cutting Through the Glare” symposium sponsored by the RCI Foundation, May 12-13, 2005, Atlanta, Georgia
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Mitigating New York City’s Heat Island with Urban Forestry, Living Roofs and Light Surfaces
Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, this 2006 study concludes that light-colored and living roofs have significant potential for reducing air temperature and the resulting energy demand.
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Roof Cleaning Guidelines
All exposed low slope roofing membranes get dirty over the life of the roof system from airborne pollutants and dirt.
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Design Flexibility with Vinyl Roofing Systems
Determining the degree to which form follows function in a building project is always a balancing act, but with the right materials, aesthetics doesn't have to take a back seat to all of the other critical considerations involved in designing a building envelope.
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Vinyl Roofing Systems – High Performance Over A Long Life
Vinyl roofing membranes have permanently raised the bar in roofing specification and installation, offering a clean, quick, safe and affordable option to alternative roofing systems.
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Vinyl Roofing as a Cool Roofing Solution
Reduced air conditioning demand. Lower surrounding air temperature, or “"heat island"” effect. What building product can deliver both of these features to the environmentally-conscious specifier?
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Predictive Service Life Tests for Roofing Membranes
This multi-year study shows that roofing membranes made of thermoplastic PVC outperform most alternative materials in withstanding the elements.
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