IB Roof Systems

Article: Does Vinyl Have a Place in Sustainable Design? (PDF 1970kb)
This article dispels the myths of PVC Roofing membrane and shows how useful and valuable PVC building products are.

Leed Response to PVC Roofing Products (PDF 164kb)
A compilation of brief and miscellaneous e-mails commenting on PVC and the Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee's assessment of PVC.

The ABC's of PVC Roof Membranes (PDF 251kb)
PVC Membranes offer a wide variety of features, including heat weldability, reflectivity and fire resistance.

One More Time Around For PVC Roofing Membrane? (PDF 51kb)
Recycling of used PVC roofing membranes may be less of an issue with other roofing materials because vinyl is designed specifically not to degrade, often lasting 15 to 20 years or more.

Environmental Profile: Vinyl Roofing Membranes (PDF 717kb)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized certain vinyl roofing manufacturers as Charter Partners of the ENERGY STAR Roof Products Program for their commitment to continue to develop products that exceed current energy-efficiency criteria and to further the market's acceptance of these products.

Sustainability News - Spring 2005 (PDF 168kb)
Green roofs can provide additional green space and mitigate environmental degradation related to an ever increasing amount of impervious surfaces.

IB Environmental Fact Sheet (PDF 788kb)

LEED Points Overview (PDF 233kb)

Vinyl Products Can Contribute Building Sustainability
Available evidence shows that vinyl products can contribute to the environmental performance of sustainable buildings... vinyl has a place in 'green' buildings."

PVC recycling on the rise, demand outweighs the supply

The Construction Specifier Advertorial - December, 2007 (PDF 148kb)
The sustainable, green roofing solution that stands the test of time.

Cool Roofing: The Modern Garden Roof
Exploring the Benefits and Construction Applications of a Green Roof.

Roofing Contractor - Manufacturer Spotlight 2008 (PDF 241kb)
The sustainable, green roofing solution that stands the test of time.

Recycling PVC (PDF 359kb)
Reclaiming Old Used-Up Roofs?

Tech Viewpoint: Observations from the Field (PDF 303kb)
The current evolution of TPO membrane and potential problems.

Collection of Articles on TPO (PDF 1380kb)
A collection of articles from industry wide associations and trade publications, MRCA, RSI Magazine & WSRCA, in which all are stating various concerns of TPO Membranes.

Target Corporation Corporate Responsibility Report (PDF 102kb)
Read why the Target Corporation has abandoned using TPO roofing membranes on their stores.

MRCA & NRCA Fire Test of EPDM & TPO Membranes (PDF 316kb)

Roofing Asphalt: Quality and Supply (PDF 286kb)

Predictions of Major Changes in the Cost of Asphalt (PDF 617kb)

Design Flexibility with Vinyl Roofing Systems (PDF 28kb)
Architects and specifiers who have selected vinyl roofing membranes know it is not unusual for worry-free performance and complex roof curvatures of other stunning lines and details to converge in one project.

Vinyl Roofing as a Cool Roofing System (PDF 56kb)
Reduced aire conditioning demand. Lower surrounding air temperature, or “heat island” effect. What building product can deliver both of these features to the environmentally-conscious specifier?

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