Etfe Roof Construction

At aura we can provide you with the unique and patented texo etfe panel solution.

Etfe roof construction.

Also etfe transmits more sound than glass and can be too noisy for some places. Etfe film is self cleaning due to its nonstick surface and recyclable. Roofing is the most preferred material among the products with its visibility and function. Etfe foil cushion systems are certified as class c non fragile roof assembly in accordance with acr m 001 200 test for fragility of roofing assemblies.

Our etfe foil nowoflon et 6235 z. As a film for roofing it could be stretched up to 3x and still be taut if some variation in size occurs due to thermal expansion for example. For the 2018 world cup in russia we participated in the construction of a state of the art moving etfe roof that uses a special transparent material. The most used technology consist of two or more layer inflated with dry air.

Blurring the division between the inside and the outside somewhat they are as much a feature in themselves as a method of construction. Etfe is a manmade fluoropolymer which stands for ethylene tetrafluoroethylene which has attained its position as an efficient architectural material. For a roof subject to raindrops the workaround is to add another layer of film thus decreasing the deafening drumbeats of rain but increasing the construction price. The texo panel system will hold any architectural fabric at a constant pretension so it will not deflect under wind or snow loads.

Vector foiltec invented and pioneered the use of texlon etfe in the building industry the only company whose core business is etfe and its design engineering construction and maintenance. This material covers the roof of the stadium and ensures the perfect light and temperature conditions for soccer players regardless of whether the roof is open. This allows you to use etfe in flat or curved panels for your roofing scheme. The benefits of an etfe roof compared to a glass equivalent are becoming increasingly recognised.

They are called etfe cushions. Inflatable pillows are an ideal type of roof covering due to its image and natural insulation feature. X to ensure that this site works correctly and gives you the best browsing experience you will need google chrome mozilla firefox or a later version of. Since the first application of etfe in construction at the burges zoo in 1982 etfe roofing has gradually gained market share and is now successfully used in several buildings.

Class c is the lowest class of non fragile assembly and particularly if engineered to pass the test criteria may be close to the boundary between fragile and non fragile. Etfe is widely used in modern buildings which possess greater. It is prone to punctures by sharp edges and therefore mostly used for roofs.