pvc membrane roofing
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Abstract:
Construction industry in India has been at its all time high growth rate for past
couple of years. The growth is in all walks of construction world, be it infrastructure,industrial or residential This exponential growth has also thrown a few challenges at the
construction professionals all across India which has motivated them to look at newer
approaches to tackle such challenges.
Waterproofing (including roofing) has seen two distinct changes it approaches in the
recent times:
New technologies (Design driven)
New concepts (Construction driven)Introduction of synthetic membrane roofing systems in India is one such step forward
towards this new approach in terms of technology and concept with a high end, state of the art
technology like PVC membrane based waterproofing and roofing systems, there can be
sefious value additions where conventional systems found to be less equipped to handle the
higher demands like in the following typical applications;
case of re roofing of old bituminous and tiled roofs, metal deck applications, roof gardens.
This means that this state of the art technology /IOW provides the construction world with a
solution which has evolved by taking care of such requirements and hence can be looked at
as an option when conventional treatments give lesser performance.
INTRODUCTION:
Construction industry in India has been V its VI time high growth rate for past
couple of years . The growth is in all walks of construction world, be it infrastructure,
industrial or residential. This exponential growth has also thrown a few challenges at theconstruction professionals all across India which has motivated them to look V newer
approaches to tackle such challenges.
In this paper, an effort has been put together to share such developments and to discuss
on the new approaches in waterproofing with a special emphasis on the state & the
technology of synthetic membrane (PVC) roofing systems.
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Introduction to PVC based roofing systems :
Background :
The history of roofing market in India is pre dominantly ruled by brick bat coba and
bituminous coatings and membranes. There is also a shift towards spray applied liquid
membranes like acrylics, urethanes and polyurea. However, the challenge with new
structures and state of the art designs with higher exposure to atmosphere, has shown
up the constraints and limitations specially related to such conventional system which
need to be dependent on the substrate bonding for the long term performance.
PVC: A history of performance
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) roof membranes have the longest track record of any
thermoplastic membrane, with the first PVC-based systems installed in Europe in the
early 1960s. The use of PVC roofs continues to grow in the recent years all across the
globe. According to RSI's 2001 State of the Industry Report, more than 20, of the
average roofing contactor's volume was PVC, particularly for exposed membrane
application. Reinforced PVC roof membranes have many important attributes that
complement their proven track record and have spurred additional growth. Besides the
important feature of heat -welded seam technology, PVC or vinyl roof membranes offermany other inherent features.
These additional features include a comprehensive history of product testing,
an ability to be made in a spectrurn of colors including reflective white, a high
resistance to puncture and impact,an excellent resistance to flame exposure and
subsequent fire propagation, proven durability against rooftop soiling and
contamination, and good low-temperature flexibility and high-temperature
tolerance.PVC roof membranes are very user friendly and are installed by a variety of
attachment methods. Vinyl roof membranes are aesthetically appealing and they
provide excellent visual feedback of workmanship for the applicator during and after
installation.
Specifically, vinyl is "polyvinyl chloride." PVC is a molecule comprised of carbon,
hydrogen and chlorine (taken from salt). As mentioned above, today's reinforced vinyl
membranes have a long history of installations worldwide; many that were installed ove r
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20 years ago are still performing today. Vinyl membranes for roof applications were
first developed in Germany and Switzerland in the 1960s and arrived in North America
in the 1970s. The use of vinyl membranes in low-slope roofing has grown significantly
and rapidly in North America ever since then. Vinyl membranes were the first single plyroof products to obtain a standard designation, D4434, from the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM). ASTM D 4434 was published in 1985 and has been
updated several times since then.
Polyvinyl chloride
Roofing Sheets:
PVC Roof Panel PVC Roofing Tile
Molecular formula (C 2H3Cl) n[2]
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PVC Roof Tiles Corrugated PVC Roofing Tiles Corrugated Plastic PVC
Roofing Sheets
Basics of PVC chemistry:
PVC has been industrially produced for over 60 years. It is one of the best -known
innovative synthetic polymers, with a consumption of over 30 million tons a year.
Worldwide, PVC is number three, behind polypropylene and polyethylene.ln spite of
continuously stronger competition by other materials, PVC accounts for about 16.5, of the
worldwide plastics production. PVC has always kept pace with increasing demands
ecological, technological, and economic and it stil l has potential, so PVC applications
will continue to develop in the future. Taking the lead are the rapidly developing Asian
countries with double-digit growth rates.
PVC is one of the best-researched of materials. The risks associated withmanufacturing, use and disposal are largely known and will continue lobs minimized.
The versatility of vinyl affords the membrane manufacturer many options when
formulating for enhanced chemical resistance, flexibility and/or tensile strength. Vinyl
roof membranes have great versatility of application. Vinyl roof membranes are usually
mechanically-attached, adhered to the insulation or other substrate or held in place with
stone or concrete as ballast. Some vinyl roof membranes are also offered in large
prefabricated panels intended to reduce rooftop installation time. In addition, vinylmembrane can be readily produced with "fleece cushion" backing (typically polyester)
that enables ills be installed over slightly rough surfaces and/or to be adhered with a
variety of adhesives.
In order to complement this versatility of application, vinyl roof membranes can be
manufactured in a variety of colors. This feature allows for the application of rooftop
logos or multiple-color roofs. The look of steep slope metal can also be simulated with a
colored vinyl membrane.
Under a new program, many vinyl membranes have the well-known Energy Star
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label from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
Department of Energy (DOE). This label assures the building owner that their roof
membrane meets the energy saving specification of the EPA and DOE.
Another significant benefit of vinyl roof membranes is their fire resistance. Vinylmembranes are inherently self-extinguishing which enables them to perform
exceptionally well in fire tests undertaken at organizations such as Underwriters
Laboratories and Factory Mutual, etc. and to perform reliably in real-world flame
exposure. In addition to fire resistance, vinyl membranes also meet or exceed other
industry performance standards that involve water leakage, puncture resistance, hail
resistance, wind-uplift resistance and soot.
Vinyl roof membranes also stand up exceptionally well to ponded rainwater, which
often remains despite efforts for positive drainage, and to a variety of typical rooftop
contaminants, such as air pollution, bird droppings, acid rain., etc. over a long period of
time, vinyl roof membranes have earned the recognition of being a proven and
versatile thermoplastic for rooftop applications.
Manufacturing:
Vinyl roof membranes are manufactured by various methods, including extrusion,
calendering, laminating, extrusion coating, spread coating or a combination of the above.
In all cases, however, the fshed vinyl roof membrane contains polyester or fiber glass
reinforcement, vinyl resins, ultraviolet light inhibitors, heat-stabilizers, biocides,
pigments and plasticizers. Polyester reinforcement imparts high tearing and breaking
strengths needed for mechanically-fastened roofing systems.
Base materials for the production of PVC are petroleum and rock salt. As an
intermediate product, naphtha is produced from petroleum, and from this ethylene is
produced by thermal decomposition. Chlorine is electrochemically (alkali-chlorine
electrolysis) produced from rock salt. Vinyl chloride (VC) is produced from ethylene
and chlorine at the proportion of 43% to 57%. A new process for manufacturing VC
from ethane is now being tested at the pilot scale.
VC is the monomer building block for manufacturing PVC (polyvinyl chloride). PVC
is industrially manufactured by polymerising VC through three different processes:
Emulsion polymerisation E-PVC
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Suspension S-PVC
Mass polymerisation M-PVC
These standard manufacturing processes for PVC influence chiefly the
appearance properties such as grain size, grain shape, and grain porosity, which isdecisive for the absorption of plasticizers. The chemical nature of certain additives such
as plasticizers, stabilisers, lubricants, fillers, pigments, expanding agents, antistatic
agents, flame protection additives, UV-stabilizers, and others permanently affect the
properties of the end product.
PROPERTIES OF PVC MEMBRANE ROOFING: LOW TEMPERATURE FLEXIBILITY
DURABLE MATERIAL HIGH RESISTANCE TO PUNCTURE AND IMPACT. LOW MAINTENANCE LOW EMBODIED ENERGY RECYCLABLE MATERIAL AVOIDS VOCS(VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Membrane roofing
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Physical properties:
PVC is a thermoplastic polymer. Its properties for PVC are usually categorized based on rigidand flexible PVCs.
PropertyRigid
PVC
Flexible
PVC
Density [g/cm 3]1.3
1.451.1 1.35
Thermal conductivity [W/(m K )
0.14
0.28 0.14 0.17
Yield strength [psi]4500 -
8700
1450 -
3600
Young's modulus [psi]490,00014]
Flexural strength (yield) [psi]10,500 [1
4]
Compression strength [psi] 9500
Coefficient of thermal expansion (linear) [mm/(mm C)]510
4]
Vicat B [C] 65 100
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recommen
ded
Resistivity [ m] 1016
1012
1015
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Mechanical properties:
Elongation at break 20 40%
Notch test 2 5 kJ/mGlass temperature 82 C
Melting point 100 260
Effective heat of combustion 17.95 MJ/k
Specific heat (c) 0.9 kJ/(kg
Water absorption (ASTM) 0.04 0.4
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage 40 MV/m
Mechanical properties:
PVC has high hardness and mechanical propertie. The mechanical properties enhance
with the molecular weight increasing, but decrease with the temperature increasing. The
mechanical properties of rigid PVC (uPVC) is very good, the elastic modulus can reach to
1500-3,000 MPa. The soft PVC (Flexible PVC) elastic is 1.5-15 MPa. However, elongationat break is up to 200% -450%. PVC friction is ordinary, the static friction factor is 0.4-0.5,
the dynamic friction factor is 0.23.
Thermal properties:
The heat stability of PVC is very poor, when the temperature reaches 140 C PVC
starts to decompose. Its melting temperature is 160 C. The linear expansion coefficient of
the PVC is small and has flame retardancy, the oxidation index is up to 45 or more.
Therefore, the addition of a heat stabilizer during the process is necessary in order to ensurethe product's properties.
Electrical properties
PVC is a polymer with good insulation properties but because of its higher polar
nature the electrical insulating property is inferior to non polar polymers such as polyethylene
and polypropylene
As the dielectric constant, dielectric loss tangent value and volume resistivity are
high, the corona resistance is not very good, it is generally suitable for medium or lowvoltage and low frequency insulation materials.
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PVC's relatively low cost, biological and chemical resistance and workability have
resulted in it being used for a wide variety of applications. It is used for sewerage pipes and
other pipe applications where cost or vulnerability to corrosion limit the use of metal . With
the addition of impact modifiers and stabilizers, it has become a popular material for window and door frames. By adding plasticizers, it can become flexible enough to be used in cabling
applications as a wire insulator. It has been used in many other applications . PVC demand is
likely to increase at an average annual rate of 3.9% over the next years [18]
Advantages of PVC Roofing Membrane:
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Aesthetics: A palette of colours provide you with attractive choices!
Durable: Four layers of protective coating ensure high durability.
High Tensile Strength: The double-ribbed profile accords it 550 mpa strength, which
allows higher spacing of purlins of save streel. Corrosion Resistant: Primer coating on the top offers better resistance to corrosion.
Leak Proof: The Anti-Capillary Groove and Return Lap makes the sheets leak proof.
High Load Bearing: Two stiffening ribs between the pitch allow better load bearing &
section properties.
Lightweight: Lighter sheets give you design flexibility with quick installation!
Weather Resistant: Equipped for diverse environments & weather conditions.
Less Heat Transfer: High reflective value coating help you save energy & money!
Vapor permeable
Dimensionally stable
Highly flexible
High mechanical strength
Weather and UV resistant
Available in 7 standard colors as well as custom colors
White, Tan and Light Gray available in 10 ft rolls
All other colors available in 6.5 ft rolls
Strength and Flexibility:
PVC roofs offer exceptional breaking strength of at least 350 lbs/in. Hot-air welded
seams make the membrane both strong and flexible, allowing to remain impervious to water
leaks throughout its service life. To ensure the highest level of durability and strength, it is
critical to purchase a PVC roofing membrane from an established PVC manufacturer,
to ensure superior performance and longevity of their PVC roofing membranes. For example,
IB uses an additional layer of acrylic coating to make their PVC roofing membrane more
reflective and resistant to dust and dirt.
UV RESISTANCE:
Cefil membranes are integrated with UV resistors at source during the manufacturing
process. Exposed membranes therefore provide superior UV degradation resistance.
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WATERTIGHT :
Cefil membranes, when correctly heat welded, homogenise together to become one at
molecular level. Therefore the join is at least as strong as the membrane itself with no weak points. The membrane has been rigorously tested for moisture resistance, behaviour under
hydrostatic pressure and impact strength, and classed as leakproof. Under the European
standard peel test, the Cefil membrane broke outside of the seam without any sign of weld
failure. Vinyl roofing membranes have been used successfully in waterproofing applications
for more than 30 years. They are manufactured to remain watertight in extreme conditions,
including constant dampness, ponding water, high and low alkaline conditions and exposure
to plant roots, fungi and bacteria.
SUSTAINABILITY :
Cefil membranes have been rigorously tested by many European testing
establishments and have a proven successful history of providing long term waterproofing to
a variety of building designs. The product life expectancy is documented as 'in excess of 25
years' and laboratory accelerated weathering tests have shown this to be even greater. Cefil
materials are installed Worldwide in a variety of climatic extremes and show superior
performance and durability - a crucial element of environmental sustainability.
SUSTAINABILITY:
Roofs made of PVC contribute significantly to achieving two major objectives of
green building programs the reduction of both building cooling loads and the urban heat
island effect.
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EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY:
PVC roofs are highly durable and offer protection against harmful chemicals, water
leaks, UV rays, and fire. The membranes cool reflective properties make it resistant todamage and discoloration from the suns radiation. A PVC roof will not be harmed by
chemicals or grease and dirt, which are a common issue on manufacturing facilities and
restaurants. PVC roofs also offer great wind uplift resistance, which is particularly useful in
regions prone to strong winds such as along the coasts, or areas such as Chicago or the High
Plains.
DURABILITY:
Cool roofs made of PVC membranes can stand up to some of the toughest stresses
and have been proven to support and protect roofs throughout the
LONG SERVICE LIFE:
With a PVC roofing membrane you will enjoy many years of reliable service life. A
PVC roof will last between 20-30 years and will require virtually no maintenance, which will
allow you to have additional cost savings. By comparison EPDM rubber roofs last about 10
years, and it is hard to say for sure how long the newer TPO membranes will last, given that
its formulations keep on changing.
Energy-Efficiency:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
Installing a PVC roof will help you make your home or business more energy
efficient. A PVC roofing membrane is considered to be a cool roof, and has an Energy Star
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Rating. This means that the roof reflects suns UV rays back into the atmosphere, keeping t he
inside of the building coolerEnvironmental Considerations
The reality is that in the current flat roofing market there is no truly 100% green option. This
means that the best thing for environmentally conscious consumers to do is to install a flatroofing system that is least harmful to the environment.
PVC is used in construction because it is more effective than traditional materials such as
copper, iron or wood in pipe and profile applications. It can be made softer and more flexible
by the addition of plasticizers , the most widely used being phthalates .
APPROVED INSTALLER NETWORK:
Contractors have to be trained and approved to install Cefil roof systems. Our policy
is to supply Licensed Contractors who have met specific standards and criteria. Our mission
for every project is to provide our clients with a list of registered contractors who have the
experience and knowledge to deliver a successful installation to compliment our high quality
materials. The Cefil Roof Assured warranties are only issued after a project has been
inspected and passed by one of our field technicians or an appointed agent.
GUARANTEE :
Extensive roof assured warranty schemes are available that a client can trust for up to
25 years. For most projects, these cover materials, workmanship, design, product liability and
consequential loss, complete with independent insurance backing.
QUALITY:
Cefil membranes are produced strictly in accordance with quality standards. The
thermoplast extrusion process is computerised to ensure consistent quality and all raw
materials randomly tested prior to integration and development.
SAFETY:
Cefil membranes are fast and easy to install and offer significant reductions in relation
to risk with many alternative roofing systems. To compliment the membrane, all
specifications are safety conscious with the integration of polyurethane glues (CFC & HCFC
free) and even self-adhesive vapour barriers to avoid the use of hot bitumen boilers. This
provides peace of mind to building owners and installers and achieved preferred system
status with some leading building insurance underwriters.
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AESTHETICS
Cefil roofing membranes come in standard light grey and lead grey. However,
alternative colours are available in white, blue, green, beige and red. All colours are tested forcolourfastness under UV and sunlight accelerated procedures to ensure long term aesthetic
performance. Aesthetics
PVC membranes aesthetic qualities make them the choice for any roof design.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
Cefil UK can offer everything a specifier or building owner will need. From initial
advice and technical support to full roof surveys, detailed drawings, specifications, thermal,
acoustic and wind uplift calculations. Our team are available throughout the project to ensure
complete client satisfaction.
ELECTRIC CABLES:
PVC is commonly used as the insulation on electrical cables ; PVC used for this
purpose needs to be plasticized . In a fire , PVC-coated wires can form hydrogen chloride
fumes; the chlorine serves to scavenge free radicals and is the source of the material's fire
retardance . Poly(vinyl chloride) is formed in flat sheets in a variety of thicknesses and
colors. As flat sheets PVC is also used to produce thin, colored, or clear, adhesive - backed
films referred to simply as vinyl. Clothing and furniture PVC has become widely used inclothing, to either create a leather -like material or at times simply for the effect of PVC. PVC
clothing is common in Goth , Punk , clothing fetish and alternative fashions . PVC is cheaper
than rubber , leather, and latex which it is therefore used to simulate. PVC fabric has a sheen
to it and is waterproof so is used in coats, skiing equipment, shoes, jackets , aprons , and bags.
Healthcare
The two main application areas for single use medically approved PVC compounds
are flexible containers and tubing: containers used for blood and blood components for urine
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or for ostomy products and tubing used for blood taking and blood giving sets, catheters,
heart-lung bypass sets, haemodialysis set etc
BEHAVIOUR OF PVC DURING FIRE HAZARDSBurns slowly:
Vinyl roofing membranes are inherently fire resistant. Polyvinyl chloride (vinyl or PVC)
is a naturally fire resistant polymer a distinction between it and all other roofing plastics.
Vinyl roofing membranes contain additional fire retardants, making this cool roofing material
slow to catch or spread fire and self-extinguishing when the source of heat or flame is
removed.
Does not support combustion : membranes are fire resistant and self-extinguishing. In addition, they cannot be ignited by flying sparks. Cefil membranes
have passed some of the most stringent European regulations including BS476: part 3.
The use of Cefil membranes is therefore unrestricted under the current building
regulations. The vinyl polymers composition gives this material an inherent fire
resistance not found in alternative materials without additives. Vinyl roofing
membranes are difficult to ignite, burn very slowly and do not support combustion,
tending to self extinguish when the source of flame is removed.
LAYING OF ROOFING MEMBRANES: Depending on the application requirements, vinyl roofing membranes can be
installed on the roof deck or substrate in several ways:
mechanically attached with various fastening systems, loose laid in planted roofs or plaza decks, where the weight of the overburden
holds the membrane in place, or adhered with either solvent- or water-based adhesives, or self adhered
membranes.
The seams of vinyl roofing systems are welded together with hot air. These
seams form a permanent, watertight bond.
No solvent wiping or solvent-based adhesives are necessary for seaming as
with alternative roofing systems, nor are torches, open flames or kettles
required
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Typical built up of PVC roofing installations:
Concrete flat roof with mechanically fastened system with XPS insulation:
Horizontal Lay-out
1R.C.C. Roof deck
2 Protective Screed
3 Geotextile (300 gm/m2)
4 Synthetic roofing membrane (PVC)
5 Fastener covered with PVC membrane
6 Hot air welding (Thermo fusion)
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COOL ROOFING:
A portion of the sun's incident energy inevitably finds its way into the buildings on
which it falls. In the summertime, this unwanted heat energy causes discomfort and requires
the use of extra energy for air conditioning. Since the summertime sun rises high in the sky,
the sun's radiant energy falls mainly on the roof, with east and west walls of buildings also
receiving a significant share. (In the wintertime, the desirable solar flux falls mainly on the
south facade.) The purpose of this Cool Roofing Materials Database is to assist with the
selection of roofing materials which reflect, or otherwise reject, the sun's radiant energy,
before it penetrates into the interior of the building. When a roof can deliver high solar
reflectance and thermal emittance values, it is known as a cool roof . A vinyl roof can reflect
three- quarters of the suns rays usually far more and emit 70 or more percent of the solar
radiation absorbed by the building envelope.
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RECYCLING OF PVC: Vinyl can be reprocessed and recycled repeatedly. During manufacturing of
vinyl roofing, scraps are routinely recycled directly back into the process or
into accessory products such as roof walkway pads, making it a material-
efficient operation.
1. This can result in nearly zero waste from manufacturing.Because vinyl roofing
membranes have a long service life, many are not available for post-consumer
recycling
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Conclusions:
Finally, it's important and crucial to realize that for the success with
waterproofing jobs, it's not just the technology which can only make it happen. Equally,
if not more, important are the construction practices to be adopted (including the designaspects) and the application at the job site.
Hence it is also a necessity that in any waterproofing project, there is an interaction and
team work amongst the technology supplier, the design and construction teams along
with the specialized contractors (applicators).
One of the very basic ways of creating such team work and having a common
understanding of the job at hand is to create a more detailed and informative Bill Of
Quantities (BOO) incorporating even the seemingly trivial issues like detailing andspecial applications.
A PVC roof is a single-ply membrane that is made of two components; ethylene and
chlorine. Etheline is obtained via processing of either petroleum or natural gas, while chlorine
is derived from salt. PVC material with a polyester reinforcement scrim in between. A roof
membrane is an additional layer of roofing that provides added protection, insulation, and
sound-deadening features. Applied over flat and shingled roofs, the roof membrane can be
made of three membrane roofing materials; thermo set, thermoplastic, or Modified Bitumen.
The top ply is manufactured with special additives to make the membrane resistant to UV
rays and to prevent curling. Plasticizers are added for greater flexibility and different pigmnts
are used to achieve various color options
Membrane roofing is manufactured in pieces of up to 50 feet long, meaning that many
roofs can be wrapped in a single piece for simple installation and minimal maintenance.
A roofing membrane that has been strengthened by adding polyester scrims or mats,
glass fibres or other material. vinyl, is one of the most common plastics in the world. The two
main reasons why PVC is in such wide use is because it is considerably cheaper and more
durable than other plastics. Essentially, PVC is made of two components; ethylene and
chlorine. Etheline is obtained via processing of either petroleum or natural gas, while chlorine
is derived from salt. In the manufacturing process, plasticizers, stabilizers and pigments can
be added to achieve flexibility, durability and various color options.
PVC roofing membranes are distinguished in quality by the hot-air welding of the
membranes seams. Hot -air welding (fusion welding) of seams, creates a permanent physical
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bond between two separate sheets of PVC membrane, allowing to remain water-tight and
pliable for decade initial installation.