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Technical Perspective: Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC’s proven track record of performance for the past 15 years together with an increasing emphasis on energy conservation, make the lighter-colored PVC sheets a natural choice for today’s owners.
Single-ply membranes, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) specifically, have come into their own as viable Energy Star-rated roofing system choices. The latest National Roofing Contractors Association data indicate that while the single-ply market overall has been declining, thermoplastic membranes have continued to increase market share. PVC’s proven track record of performance for the past 15 years together with an increasing emphasis on energy conservation, make the lighter-colored PVC sheets a natural choice for today’s owners. Thicker PVC membranes are performing beyond the length of their warranties, which can be as long as 20 years.
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