ETFE – The Building Material Of Today The market’s expectations are ever increasing, and the real estate industry is always looking for stronger and better materials for construction. When it comes to building transparent or semitransparent structures, the choice of real estate professionals today is ETFE, one of the latest creations. Why it is known as the building material of today, we will let you know in this blog.
ETFE is durable ETFE is only 1% the weight of glass, yet comparatively much stronger than it. This is why it is preferred over glass – the most traditional material that has been used to build transparent structures till date. This characteristic makes it easier to handle, thus reducing efforts and costs involved in additional labour and machinery. In fact, ETFE is so strong that it can hold up to 400 times its own weight! In addition, ETFE is certified as a Class C non-fragile roof assembly in accordance with ACR(M)001:200 test!
ETFE provides amazing insulation ETFE can bring in maximum amount of light indoors; and along with this, it also provides more insulation to the space within, which is not possible to achieve with glass and other transparent materials. When installed as an ETFE cushion, it traps the air as required, thus keeping the space warmer during winters, and cooler during summers.
ETFE has great resistance power ETFE is resistant to a wide range of elements that glass or any other transparent may not be resistant to. These include chemicals, various kinds of solvents, acids, inorganic bases, halogens, and metal salt solutions. Thus, there is nothing to worry about when you build an ETFE structure. Moreover, ETFE is also resistant to corrosion, abrasion, and extreme temperatures.
ETFE is safe against fire and explosions Just like resistance to the above elements, ETFE is resistant to fire and explosions too. It has very low flammability and is also a self-extinguishing material. Thus, in case of a fire, the foil may soften and shrink away from the fire source, instead of catching fire. This creates a way of natural ventilation, thus helping the people within to breathe easily. Furthermore, ETFE does not create any molten drips or fumes, thus proving to be non-hazardous to humans.
ETFE is easily repairable When glass cracks or breaks, it is unrepairable. This is the biggest drawback of glass. But, in the case of ETFE, first of all, it is very less likely that it gets damaged. And, even if it does, it can be easily repaired by placing patches over the tears, instead of replacing the entire roof. While the above points are enough to prove that ETFE is a great alternative to other transparent materials, there is a lot more to it. ETFE is highly elastic, flexible, eco-friendly, and cost-effective. Also, the amount of light entering the structure can be controlled with ETFE roofs, and solar control is also possible. Thus, whenever your next transparent project, make sure you choose Texlon ETFE. This is the finest quality ETFE you can get from your local supplier, Tuflite Polymers, who has partnered with the leading name in the industry Vector Foiltec to provide the best quality ETFE sheets and cushions to clients in India.