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Motivated by sustainable initiatives, many commercial and industrial building owners are selecting white, reflective polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing for its energy efficiency and "cool roof" advantages.Â
First developed in Europe in the 1960`s, PVC roofing has been in the North American market since the 1970`s and the market for it has grown significantly since then. This thermoplastic membrane roofing material is appealing to commercial roof designers because of its versatility, fire performance and self-extinguishing capabilities....
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 | Built-up or single-ply membrane roofing systems are made up of many products and installation trades. Wood blocking at roof perimeters or penetrations, parapet coverings, reglets, roof drains, gutters, downspouts, sheet metal flashing, skylights, smoke vents, and roof hatches all need to be considered along with the roof material. Several different installation trades will need to work together on the roofing system. Inherent difficulties in the scheduling and coordination of various trades must be accounted for when estimating labor costs |
