What Makes a Thermoplastic Roof Sustainable?
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Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and life cycle impacts of thermoplastic PVC roofing membranes that makes it a sustainable product.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the importance of proven performance and roof membrane durability.
- Explain the benefits of choosing a roof membrane that contains post-consumer recycled content versus post-industrial.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the natural fire-resistant properties of some thermoplastic roof membranes.
- Define the term “life cycle analysis,” and compare roof membrane materials in terms of their life cycle impacts.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Stanley P. Graveline on behalf of Sika Roofing & Waterproofing. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Stanley P. Graveline
Title: Vice President Technical Services, Sika Corporation - Roofing
Background: Stanley Graveline has worked in the roofing industry for more than 25 years in various technical, sales and management capacities in Canada, Switzerland and the USA. He has participated in numerous technical committees and standards writing bodies in North America and Europe. He has written more than 30 articles and papers and is a speaker at various national and international symposiums and other industry events on various roofing and sustainability topics. He is a Member of Professional Engineers Ontario, the Roofing Consultants Institute and ASTM International from whom he received the William C. Cullen Award in 2011. He is currently active on Committees within the Cool Roof Rating Council, the Chemical Fabric and Film Association, and the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing.
