Sika Corporation’s “Old Roof Take Back Program” has recycled over 100 million pounds of PVC membrane since 2008, conserving resources and reducing landfill waste by converting old roofs into new roofing materials.

Patented Tubos pipe extensions are now available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-inch diameters to accommodate most common vent stack sizes, saving time on the roof.

Westlake Royal Building Products launches Royal WoodTone Styles, combining wood aesthetics with beadboard trim made of PVC for porch ceilings and soffits.

Siplast announced Parasolo TPX, its first-ever TPO, providing customers with an alternative to PVC with the promise of cost-effectiveness and reliability. IRE Booth #4207.

The Vinyl Institute responded to the EPA's prioritization of investigating the potential health hazards of vinyl chloride, affirming its readiness to ensure the safety of PVC, a mainstay in the construction industry. 

Westlake Royal Building Products has introduced a clear, protective film for its Kleer-brand PVC Trim and Sheet products to keep them “clean and pristine” on the jobsite. 

MicroGuard, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications, including foam, has been developed as a non-leaching antifungal agent free from metals and arsenic-based OBPA.

In this podcast, learn about the Environment Protection Agency is considering classifying discarded PVC, a common and popular staple in low slope roof installations, as a hazardous material.

An EPA ruling on PVC could have an enormous impact on recycling efforts and overall operations on many roofing jobsites around the country.