In case of transparent roofs etfe material offers significant advantages over glass pvc or ptfe.
Etfe roof cleaning.
Etfe film is self cleaning due to its nonstick surface and recyclable.
One of the main factors that affect the structural integrity of an etfe roof system is a roof deflation.
It is prone to punctures by sharp edges and therefore mostly used for roofs.
Self cleaning etfe roofing systems require no external cleaning as the material self cleans itself with the natural action of rain water providing operational savings in terms of maintenance costs.
If cleaning is needed then only light ph neutral detergents are used making the environmental impact minimal.
Etfe foil roofs can be supplied as a single layer membrane supported by a cable net system or commonly as a series of pneumatic cushions made up of two to five layers of etfe.
The cleaning and maintenance of etfe is also small the majority of the time water will wash off any dirt this is due to the smoothness and anti adhesive properties of the material.
Etfe film is highly flame retardant and has a melting point of 270 c.
The vector foiltec etfe roof maintenance services include.
Etfe foil is a hundred times lighter than glass.
Comprehensive maintenance and inspection of all etfe elements as roofs and facades survey of etfe installations rope access services including inspection localised repair cleaning etc.
It would be difficult to find another material with the amount of light and uv permeability as well as the self cleaning effect which this material offers.
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.
Expressive and striking structures visual subtlety and lightness a fascinating play of light and colour these are all hallmarks of the use of etfe material in modern architecture.
These include extremely low weight compared to glass exceptional light transmission especially in the uv spectrum a self cleaning effect elasticity long service life and sustainability.