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Abstract
The term sustainability is fast becoming ubiquitous in the construction industry. Unfortunately interpretations of the word vary widely in practice. Although the more common, high level, definitions are beneficial in a conceptual sense, they are of only minimal assistance practically. When regards to construction materials, this has led many to associate sustainability with a single product attribute (e.g. recyclability, membrane radiative properties, etc.), which, although simple and practical in use, may ultimately be misleading. The CIB-RILEM develop a frame work for sustainable roofing based on a series of tenets divided into three key areas: preservation of the environment, conservation of energy and extended roof life. Using these guidelines and the relevant tenets for roof system selection, the paper will assess the sustainability of thermoplastic vinyl roof membranes.
The term sustainability is fast becoming ubiquitous in the construction industry. Unfortunately interpretations of the word vary widely in practice. Although the more common, high level, definitions are beneficial in a conceptual sense, they are of only minimal assistance practically. When regards to construction materials, this has led many to associate sustainability with a single product attribute (e.g. recyclability, membrane radiative properties, etc.), which, although simple and practical in use, may ultimately be misleading. The CIB-RILEM develop a frame work for sustainable roofing based on a series of tenets divided into three key areas: preservation of the environment, conservation of energy and extended roof life. Using these guidelines and the relevant tenets for roof system selection, the paper will assess the sustainability of thermoplastic vinyl roof membranes.
Date
6/2010
6/2010
Author(s)
Stanly Graveline
Stanly Graveline
Page(s)
29-42
29-42
Keyword(s)
sustainability; TPO; thermoplastic; ICBEST
sustainability; TPO; thermoplastic; ICBEST