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Durability benefits of PTFE coated fiberglass
- Lifespan exceeding 30 years
- Can withstand temperatures of -100 F to +450 F (-73 C to +232 C)
- Tensile strength of 500,000 PSI (more than 10 times the tensile strength of steel)
- Chemically inert
- Weather-resistant
- Resistant to micro-organisms
- Moisture-resistant
- Immune to UV degradation
- Resists the build-up of environmental pollution
- Does not discolor over time
- Does not become brittle over time
Environmental benefits of PTFE coated fiberglass
- Energy Star rated
- Cool Roof Rating Council certified
- PTFE coated fiberglass membranes reflect up to 73% of solar heat and hold only 7% on their exterior surface
- PTFE coated fiberglass provides thermal insulation to a degree similar to conventional glazing
- U value of approximately 4.0-5.0 for a single-layer application
- High shading coefficient, resulting in energy savings over traditional glass glazing
Lighting benefits of PTFE coated fiberglass
- Highly transparent
- It allows natural daylight to reach the people below while also providing shading
- It is translucent, but still screens out ultraviolet rays and excess heat
- Reflects 75% of sunlight
- Absorbs 10% of sunlight
- Transmits 15% of sunlight
Maintenance benefits of PTFE coated fiberglass
- Regularly self-cleaning with rainwater
- A manual clean every 2-5 years is recommended, but because the fabric strength can support human weight, this can be done easily with jet-washers or soft brushes and access to the roof
- No internal cleaning required
- PTFE coated fiberglass installs in a buff color and bleaches to a bright white with sun exposure, so the structure self-maintains a bright white appearance over time
Safety benefits of PTFE coated fiberglass
- US Fire-Rated Noncombustible ASTM E-136, Class A Smoke ASTM E-84, Burning Brand E-108, CSFM Title 19, Pass NFPA 701
- Inherently non-flammable
- Class 1 rating in surface spread of flame testing
- UK Class 0 performance in BS476 pt6 fire propagation tests
Design benefits of PTFE coated fiberglass
- Flexible
- Lightweight (approximately 0.3 pounds per square foot, or 1.5kg per square meter)
- Single panels can be fabricated in almost any size and shape
- Large spans can be reinforced with structural cables
- PTFE coated fiberglass has highly elastic properties (10.5 x 106 PSI modular elasticity)
- It does not significantly expand or shrink under stress
- It provides a significant degree of noise absorption and sound attenuation
- PTFE coated fiberglass can support up to 1,000 pounds per square inch (18 kg per mm)
- It can become a stage for beautiful and dramatic lighting effects
