Staying Protected With An ETFE Roof - Tuflite Polymers

ETFE is one of the most popular materials being used today to build a variety of structures. It could be used as a single ETFE foil or ETFE cushion having layers of ETFE cushioned together with air spaces in between. The reasons why ETFE is being used so widely are many, but the most important aspect of this incredible material is that it provides immense amount of protection to the inhabitants within the structure. Here are the varied types of protection you can receive with an ETFE roof.

ETFE is not fragile ETFE is certified as a Class C non-fragile roof assembly in accordance with ACR(M)001:200 test for fragility of roofing assemblies, which is one of the non-fragile assemblies.

ETFE protects against the chills of winters and extreme heat of summers A single ply ETFE sheet has an approximate U value of 5.6 W/m2.K, while a three layered ETFE cushion has an approximate U value of 1.96 W/m2.K. with more layers, or by treating the foil with specialist coatings, the thermal properties of ETFE can be enhanced. Therefore, the structure with an ETFE roof remains insulated, that is, it remains cool in summers and warm in winters, keeping you protected against the harsh environment outside.

ETFE is safe against fire

ETFE has very low flammability and is a self-extinguishing material. Thus, in the event of a fire, hot smoke causes the foil to soften, fail, and shrink away from the fire source, thus creating natural ventilation. Also, the ETFE foil will not create any molten drips or fumes.

ETFE is safe against explosions ETFE is so flexible that it can take very high loadings for a short period of time, which makes it an ideal material for use in locations where there is risk of explosion. In places where vandalism is a threat, ETFE is an advantage as the cushions do not break or fall from the extrusion frames, when damaged. ETFE also has exceptional tear resistance, lack of weakness, and stress crack concentration. Even in case of any cuts and scratches, the material rapidly stretches and rounds out into a tough low radius area that dissipates the loads and prevents further tearing.

ETFE has long life ETFE is unaffected by UV light, pollution, and all other forms of environmental weathering. This means that the inhabitants within the ETFE space are also safe against UV light and other environments. ETFE has in fact been extensively researched and tested in a laboratory environment, as well as out in the field, which concludes that there is no degradation or loss of strength or brittleness. Thus, the people within the structure can live comfortably and worry nothing about the roofing to be replaced for at least 50 long years.

Solar control is possible with ETFE While ETFE is transparent and lets in maximum amount of sunlight, it can also be treated to reduce the amount of light coming indoors. Various treatments like printing, tinting, radiation treatment, layer addition, and other surface treatments can be done on ETFE to manipulate light transmission. Thus, the people indoors can receive maximum sunlight, while also being protected against over exposure to the sun.

With all of these benefits, it can be clearly said that ETFE is one of the best materials that can be used for a transparent and translucent roof. For the best quality ETFE foil and cushion, you can get in touch with Tuflite Polymers, the leading suppliers of ETFE from the renowned Vector Foiltec.