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PVC SinglePVC Single--Plies As Plies As

Sustainable Roofing SystemsSustainable Roofing Systems

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Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

�� Summarize attributes of PVCSummarize attributes of PVCsinglesingle--ply roofingply roofing

�� Evaluate ways vinyl roofing aidsEvaluate ways vinyl roofing aidswith highwith high--performance design performance design

�� Understand issues surrounding Understand issues surrounding PVCs & alternativesPVCs & alternatives

�� Know key criteria for selecting Know key criteria for selecting sustainable roofing systemssustainable roofing systems

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Roof Types Roof Types �� There Are ManyThere Are Many

Some Examples:Some Examples:

-- ShinglesShingles

-- SlateSlate

-- Clay TileClay Tile

-- BuiltBuilt--UpUp

-- ConcreteConcrete

-- ModifiedModified

-- SingleSingle--PlyPly

Roof Membrane TypesRoof Membrane Types

ThermosetThermoset

��ElastomericElastomeric��

ThermoplasticThermoplastic

��PlastomericPlastomeric��

ModifiedModified

BitumenBitumen

EPDMEPDM NeopreneNeopreneCSPECSPE

(Hypalon)

PVCPVC

CPACPA

EIPEIP

NBPNBP

CPECPE

PIBPIB

TPOTPO

APPAPP

(Torch)

SBS

(Hot Mop)

(Adhesives)

(Heat Weld)

SBSSBS

(Hot Mop)

(Adhesives)(Adhesives)

(Heat Weld)

Single-Ply MembranesSingle-Ply Membranes

ThermoplasticsThermoplastics�� Fastest growing Fastest growing

segmentsegment

�� Proven historyProven history

�� Code compliance Code compliance

�� Low liabilityLow liability

�� EnergyEnergy--efficientefficient

�� Excellent seamsExcellent seams

�� LightweightLightweight

�� ManyMany ��greengreen��attributesattributes

What Are PVCs?What Are PVCs?

Fossil FuelFossil FuelFossil Fuel Rock SaltRock SaltRock Salt

EthyleneEthyleneEthylene

HydroxideHydroxideHydroxide

ChlorineChlorineChlorine

Vinyl Chloride MonomerVinyl Chloride MonomerVinyl Chloride Monomer

Polyvinyl ChloridePolyvinyl ChloridePolyvinyl Chloride

PVCPVC == VinylVinyl

What Are PVC Membranes?What Are PVC Membranes?�� Raw PVC and additives Raw PVC and additives

processed into filmprocessed into film

�� Reinforcement scrim Reinforcement scrim laminated between film laminated between film layerslayers

�� Rolls of membrane Rolls of membrane fabricated into deck fabricated into deck sheets, flashings & sheets, flashings & accessoriesaccessories

What Are PVC Membranes?What Are PVC Membranes?�� Raw PVC and additives Raw PVC and additives

processed into filmprocessed into film

�� Reinforcement scrim Reinforcement scrim laminated between film laminated between film layerslayers

�� Rolls of membrane Rolls of membrane fabricated into deck fabricated into deck sheets, flashings & sheets, flashings & accessoriesaccessories

PVC SinglePVC Single--Ply Roofing Ply Roofing

Membranes: Stable, Membranes: Stable,

TimeTime--tested, Energytested, Energy--

efficient, Safeefficient, Safe

Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Considerations

� Ballasted� Quick to install

� Weight

� Repair

� Code approvals

�� BallastedBallasted�� Quick to installQuick to install

�� WeightWeight

�� RepairRepair

�� Code approvalsCode approvals


� Fully-Adhered� Aesthetically-pleasing

� Code approvals

� Building expansion issues

�� FullyFully--AdheredAdhered�� AestheticallyAesthetically--pleasingpleasing


�� Building expansion issuesBuilding expansion issues


� Weight

� Repair

� Code approvals


�� WeightWeight

�� RepairRepair



� Fully-Adhered� Aesthetically-pleasing

� Code approvals

� Building expansion issues

�� FullyFully--AdheredAdhered�� AestheticallyAesthetically--pleasingpleasing


�� Building expansion issuesBuilding expansion issues


� Weight

� Repair

� Code approvals


�� WeightWeight

�� RepairRepair


� Mechanically-Fastened� Code approvals

� Aesthetics

� Not sensitive to job site conditions

�� MechanicallyMechanically--FastenedFastened�� Code approvalsCode approvals

�� AestheticsAesthetics

�� Not sensitive to job site conditionsNot sensitive to job site conditions

Characteristics Of Characteristics Of

Vinyl RoofingVinyl Roofing

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Any Structure, Location, SlopeAny Structure, Location, Slope

Highly ReflectiveHighly Reflective

� Keeps buildings & cities cooler

� Reduces energy demand

� Mitigates urban heat islands

�� Keeps buildingsKeeps buildings& cities cooler& cities cooler

�� Reduces energy Reduces energy demanddemand

�� Mitigates urban heat Mitigates urban heat islandsislands

Flexible & LightweightFlexible & Lightweight

� Can be custom-made to fit each roof

- Less job site scrap

� Easily prefabricated

- Fewer installation failures

� Lightweight

- Avoids tear-offs & disposal

�� Can be customCan be custom--made to fit each roofmade to fit each roof

-- Less job site scrapLess job site scrap

�� Easily prefabricated Easily prefabricated

-- Fewer installation failuresFewer installation failures

�� LightweightLightweight

-- Avoids tearAvoids tear--offs & disposaloffs & disposal

HeatHeat--WeldableWeldable

� Most reliable seaming

� Less potential for substrate moisture & mold development

� Vented systems release trapped moisture

�� Most reliable seamingMost reliable seaming

�� Less potential for Less potential for substrate moisture & substrate moisture & mold developmentmold development

�� Vented systems Vented systems release trapped release trapped moisturemoisture

Chemical ResistantChemical Resistant� Lasts longer in harsh

environments

� Fewer roof replacements over life of building

� Compatible with chemicals, construction products, and other materials. Partial list:

�� Lasts longer in harsh Lasts longer in harsh environmentsenvironments

�� Fewer roof replacements over Fewer roof replacements over life of buildinglife of building

�� Compatible with chemicals, Compatible with chemicals, construction products, and other construction products, and other materials. Partial list:materials. Partial list:

� Acid Rain

� Acrylic/Latex Paint

� Bird Droppings

� Bleach

� Brick & Masonry Cleaner

� Cooking Grease

� Detergent Solution

� Acid Rain

� Acrylic/Latex Paint

� Bird Droppings

� Bleach

� Brick & Masonry Cleaner

� Cooking Grease

� Detergent Solution

� Diatomaceous Earth

� Ethyl/Methyl Alcohol

� Furnace Residue

� Hydrofluoric Acid Cleaner

� Incinerator Ash

� Linseed Oil

� Diatomaceous Earth

� Ethyl/Methyl Alcohol

� Furnace Residue

� Hydrofluoric Acid Cleaner

� Incinerator Ash

� Linseed Oil

� Nitrogen Sulfate

� Polyethylene

� Polypropylene

� Sea Water

� Soldering Acid/Flux

� Tannic Acid

� Triethylene Glycol

� Nitrogen Sulfate

� Polyethylene

� Polypropylene

� Sea Water

� Soldering Acid/Flux

� Tannic Acid

� Triethylene Glycol

Safe For Occupants Safe For Occupants

& Environment& EnvironmentPVC Roof Systems:

� Protect contents, occupants, environment

� No flames, kettles, hazardous fumes

� Proven safe and sustainable by decades of scientific research

� Produced in monitored closed-loop processes

� Membranes used to line landfills, livestock waste pits, chemical containers

PVC Roof Systems:PVC Roof Systems:

�� Protect contents, occupants, environmentProtect contents, occupants, environment

�� No flames, kettles, hazardous fumes No flames, kettles, hazardous fumes

�� Proven safe and sustainable by decades of Proven safe and sustainable by decades of scientific researchscientific research

� Produced in monitored closed-loop processes

�� Membranes used to line landfills, livestock waste Membranes used to line landfills, livestock waste pits, chemical containerspits, chemical containers

PVC Roofing Product SafetyPVC Roofing Product Safety

� Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace states:

� Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace states:

��PVC�s effects on health and the environment have been investigated at every stage from manufacture through use and on to final disposal � in all cases vinyl has been shown to be safe and environmentally sound.�

��PVC�s effects on health and the environment have been investigated at every stage from manufacture through use and on to final disposal � in all cases vinyl has been shown to be safe and environmentally sound.�

� 35+ years of scientific studies and LCA�s

prove safety & low environmental impact

� Multiple scientific, government, academic,

and industry groups confirm that:

Vinyl products

- Are inert and pose no human health risks

- Have virtually no negative impact on the

environment

� 35+ years of scientific studies and LCA�s

prove safety & low environmental impact

� Multiple scientific, government, academic,

and industry groups confirm that:

Vinyl products

- Are inert and pose no human health risks

- Have virtually no negative impact on the

environment


� U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

� U.K. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

� European Chemicals Bureau of the European Commission

� California EPA, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

� Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

� U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

� U.K. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

� European Chemicals Bureau of the European Commission

� California EPA, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

� Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory


� New York State Energy Research & Development Authority

� Midwest Research Institute

� British Board of Agrément

� American Society of Mechanical Engineers

� Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

� U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

� U.S. Food and Drug Administration

� New York State Energy Research & Development Authority

� Midwest Research Institute

� British Board of Agrément

� American Society of Mechanical Engineers

� Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

� U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

� U.S. Food and Drug Administration

� Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO � Australia�s premier scientific organization)

� U.S. National Academy of Sciences � The Institute of Medicine

� American Council on Science and Health

� Greenspirit Strategies

� Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO � Australia�s premier scientific organization)

� U.S. National Academy of Sciences � The Institute of Medicine

� American Council on Science and Health

� Greenspirit Strategies

� U.S. Centers for Disease Control

� Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council

� European Single-Ply Waterproofing Association

� Carbotech AG independent environmental consultants

� U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

� U.S. Centers for Disease Control

� Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council

� European Single-Ply Waterproofing Association

� Carbotech AG independent environmental consultants

� U.S. Department of Health and Human Services


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Another Element of PVCAnother Element of PVC

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Chlorine: An Essential ElementChlorine: An Essential ElementChlorine: An Essential Element

PVC Roofing and ChlorinePVC Roofing and Chlorine

� Naturally occurring element

� Essential nutrient for plants, animals, humans

� Production, transportation, handling tightly regulated vigilantly administered by industry

� Chlorine for vinyl production comes from salt

� Naturally occurring element

� Essential nutrient for plants, animals, humans

� Production, transportation, handling tightly regulated vigilantly administered by industry

� Chlorine for vinyl production comes from salt

PVC Roofing and ChlorinePVC Roofing and Chlorine

� Chlorine chemically locked more tightly

into final products than in common salt

� Tests show no chlorine is ever emitted

from finished roofing membranes

� No chlorine gas is released if recycled,

landfilled or burned

� Chlorine chemically locked more tightly

into final products than in common salt

� Tests show no chlorine is ever emitted

from finished roofing membranes

� No chlorine gas is released if recycled,

landfilled or burned

PVC Roofing and PhthalatesPVC Roofing and Phthalates

� Additive that provides flexibility

� Strong safety profile over 50 years of

general use

� No reliable evidence that any phthalate,

when used as intended, has ever caused a

health problem for a human

� Additive that provides flexibility

� Strong safety profile over 50 years of

general use

� No reliable evidence that any phthalate,

when used as intended, has ever caused a

health problem for a human

What the Experts SayWhat the Experts Say

About PhthalatesAbout Phthalates

� Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop:� �Consumers can be confident that vinyl toys and

medical devices are safe. There is no scientific evidence that they are harmful to children or adults.�

� Dr. Patrick Moore: � ��the cost of taking �the path of least resistance� is

replacing DINP (a phthalate) with chemicals that have not been as thoroughly tested and found as safe.�

� Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop:� �Consumers can be confident that vinyl toys and

medical devices are safe. There is no scientific evidence that they are harmful to children or adults.�

� Dr. Patrick Moore: � ��the cost of taking �the path of least resistance� is

replacing DINP (a phthalate) with chemicals that have not been as thoroughly tested and found as safe.�

PVC Roofing and EmissionsPVC Roofing and Emissions

� Per EPA: Since mid-70�s and adoption of closed- loop manufacturing processes� � PVC production has more than tripled

� Vinyl chloride emissions reduced by 99%

� Dioxin emissions from all sources reduced by 92%

� Per EPA: Since mid-70�s and adoption of closed- loop manufacturing processes�� PVC production has more than tripled

� Vinyl chloride emissions reduced by 99%

� Dioxin emissions from all sources reduced by 92%

PVC Roofing and EmissionsPVC Roofing and Emissions

� According to CDC 1997 report, PVC industry had:� �Almost completely eliminated worker exposures� to vinyl chloride

� �Virtually eliminated� incidences of cancer and other illnesses caused by exposure

� According to CDC 1997 report, PVC industry had:� �Almost completely eliminated worker exposures� to vinyl chloride

� �Virtually eliminated� incidences of cancer and other illnesses caused by exposure

� Recent studies by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have shown that dioxin levels and cancer incidence in communities near PVC production facilities no higher than national average

� Recent studies by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have shown that dioxin levels and cancer incidence in communities near PVC production facilities no higher than national average

PVC Roofing and Building FiresPVC Roofing and Building Fires

� Roofing membranes very small component of a building

� Every substance that burns during building fires is potential source of toxic gases

� European and US studies show that dioxin is present in all large-scale accidental fires, regardless of material content

� Gases from PVC combustion (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, water) are similar to all other organic materials

� Smoke produced in roof fires typically external to building

� Roofing membranes very small component of a building

� Every substance that burns during building fires is potential source of toxic gases

� European and US studies show that dioxin is present in all large-scale accidental fires, regardless of material content

� Gases from PVC combustion (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, water) are similar to all other organic materials

� Smoke produced in roof fires typically external to building

PVC: Inherently FlamePVC: Inherently Flame--ResistantResistant

� PVC will not support a flame after source is removed

� Helps mitigate the spread and strength of accidental building fires, saving lives and property

� Class A fire ratings may be more easily attained

�� PVC will not support a PVC will not support a flame after source is flame after source is removedremoved

� Helps mitigate the spread and strength of accidental building fires, saving lives and property

�� Class A fire ratings Class A fire ratings may be more easily may be more easily attainedattained

PVCPVC TPOTPO EPDMEPDM

The Real Dioxin CulpritsThe Real Dioxin Culprits

PVC Roofing and RecyclingPVC Roofing and Recycling

� Inherently recyclable - vinyl materials can be reprocessed and recycled repeatedly

� Over one billion lbs. of post-industrial and consumer PVC recycled annually in U.S.

� Only roofing material proven recyclable back into new roofing products

� PVC roofing materials have been recycled for nearly 15 years in U.S. and Europe

� Inherently recyclable - vinyl materials can be reprocessed and recycled repeatedly

� Over one billion lbs. of post-industrial and consumer PVC recycled annually in U.S.

� Only roofing material proven recyclable back into new roofing products

� PVC roofing materials have been recycled for nearly 15 years in U.S. and Europe

PVC Roofing and RecyclingPVC Roofing and Recycling

� PVC roofing manufacturers have recycling programs� Our company > 8 million lbs./yr. of vinyl in recent years

from at least 20 sources

� PVC roofing manufacturers have recycling programs� Our company > 8 million lbs./yr. of vinyl in recent years

from at least 20 sources

PVC Roofing and SustainabilityPVC Roofing and Sustainability

� More than 26 LCA�s confirm that PVC roofing membranes are an outstanding sustainable choice:� Energy efficiency

� Mitigation of urban heat islands

� Virtually no emissions of greenhouse gases, due to closed-loop manufacturing

� At least 10 categories in which white PVC roofing help earn points under LEED® or Green Globes�

� More than 26 LCA�s confirm that PVC roofing membranes are an outstanding sustainable choice:� Energy efficiency

� Mitigation of urban heat islands

� Virtually no emissions of greenhouse gases, due to closed-loop manufacturing

� At least 10 categories in which white PVC roofinghelp earn points under LEED® or Green Globes�

PVC Roofing and SustainabilityPVC Roofing and Sustainability

� PVC roofs reduce waste throughout life cycle:

� Only 44% carbon composition vs. other single-ply and built-up systems with nearly 100% carbon

� Less energy to produce than other roofing products

� 20 to 30 year life means less waste to landfills

� Virtually no scrap in PVC roof manufacturing or installation

� Often installed directly over old roofs, eliminating costly tear-offs and landfill disposal

� PVC roofs reduce waste throughout life cycle:

� Only 44% carbon composition vs. other single-ply and built-up systems with nearly 100% carbon

� Less energy to produce than other roofing products

� 20 to 30 year life means less waste to landfills

� Virtually no scrap in PVC roof manufacturing or installation

� Often installed directly over old roofs, eliminating costly tear-offs and landfill disposal

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�No single material shows up as

the best across all the human

health and environmental impact

categories, nor as the worst.�

��No single material shows up as

the best across all the human

health and environmental impact

categories, nor as the worst.�

Technical And

Scientific Advisory

Committee PVC

Task Group Study

Technical And Technical And

Scientific Advisory Scientific Advisory

Committee PVC Committee PVC

Task Group StudyTask Group Study

Impacts Of SomeImpacts Of Some

Suggested Alternatives*Suggested Alternatives*

� Metal

� Clay Tile

� Concrete

� Slate

� Thatch

* From the Blue Vinyl Website

�� MetalMetal

�� Clay TileClay Tile

�� ConcreteConcrete

�� SlateSlate

�� ThatchThatch

* From the Blue Vinyl Website* From the Blue Vinyl Website

MetalMetal

� Mining waste

� Zinc discharge

� Excess energy

resources to produce

� Greenhouse gasses

� More air/water pollution

�� Mining wasteMining waste

�� Zinc dischargeZinc discharge

�� Excess energyExcess energy

resources to produceresources to produce

�� Greenhouse gassesGreenhouse gasses

�� More air/water pollutionMore air/water pollution

Clay TileClay Tile

� Excess fuel for firing

� Altered landscape from

clay pits

� Silicosis from rock dust

� Chemical wastes from

pigments

� More air/water pollution

�� Excess fuel for firingExcess fuel for firing

�� Altered landscape from Altered landscape from

clay pitsclay pits

�� Silicosis from rock dustSilicosis from rock dust

�� Chemical wastes from Chemical wastes from

pigmentspigments

�� More air/water pollutionMore air/water pollution

ConcreteConcrete� Storm water discharges of cement,

sands & powder

� Injury to aquatic life from solids & silt

� Increased pH in water run-off

� Cement kilns are one of largest dioxin sources

� Energy intensive life-cycle

�� Storm water discharges of cement, Storm water discharges of cement, sands & powdersands & powder

�� Injury to aquatic life from solids & siltInjury to aquatic life from solids & silt

�� Increased pH in water runIncreased pH in water run--offoff

�� Cement kilns are one ofCement kilns are one oflargest dioxin sources largest dioxin sources

�� Energy intensive lifeEnergy intensive life--cyclecycle

SlateSlate

� Quarrying requires major land restoration

� Re-vegetation problems � No nutrients for plant growth

� Health issues � Silicosis for rock drillers

�� Quarrying requires majorQuarrying requires majorland restorationland restoration

�� ReRe--vegetation problems vegetation problems ��No nutrients for plant growthNo nutrients for plant growth

�� Health issues Health issues �� Silicosis for Silicosis for rock drillers rock drillers

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� Effectiveness on modern

facilities

� Harbors pests; controlled with

chemicals

� Reeds spread uncontrollably;

choke native plants

� Highly flammable

�� Effectiveness on modern Effectiveness on modern

facilitiesfacilities

�� Harbors pests; controlled with Harbors pests; controlled with

chemicalschemicals

�� Reeds spread uncontrollably; Reeds spread uncontrollably;

choke native plantschoke native plants

�� Highly flammableHighly flammable

SummarySummary

� Energy-efficient

� Durable/long-lasting

� Friendly to occupants & environment

� Top choice for a sustainable roofing system

�� EnergyEnergy--efficientefficient

�� Durable/longDurable/long--lastinglasting

�� Friendly to occupants & environmentFriendly to occupants & environment

�� Top choice for a sustainable roofing system Top choice for a sustainable roofing system

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