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PVC Membrane

single-ply

A single-ply thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride membrane with hot-air-welded seams for low-slope roofs. Distinguished from TPO by its plasticizer chemistry and strong resistance to chemicals, grease, and fire.

Category family
single-ply
Typical lifespan
20–30 years
Typical wind resistance
FM-rated assemblies to 90-150 mph depending on attachment
Typical fire rating
Class A
Weight per square
30–50 lbs
Cost band
$$$
Slope suitability
low
Typical warranty
20–30 years
Pros
  • excellent chemical and grease resistance
  • reflective cool-roof surface
  • strong welded seams
  • good fire performance
Cons
  • higher cost than TPO
  • plasticizers can migrate as the membrane ages
  • repairs need compatible PVC

Manufacturers

Carlisle SynTec Systems Duro-Last Elevate Flex Membrane International Conklin GAF IB Roof Systems Johns Manville The Garland Company Mule-Hide Products Siplast Polyglass USA SOPREMA Sika Sarnafil Performance Roof Systems BITEC Tremco Roofing Versico Roofing Systems WeatherBond

Named products

Carlisle FleeceBACK PVCCarlisle SynTec Systems Carlisle Sure-Flex KEE HP FleeceBACKCarlisle SynTec Systems Carlisle Sure-Flex PVCCarlisle SynTec Systems Carlisle Sure-Flex PVC FRSCarlisle SynTec Systems Duro-FleeceDuro-Last Duro-Fleece PlusDuro-Last Duro-Last EVDuro-Last Duro-Last MembraneDuro-Last Duro-Last XDuro-Last Duro-TuffDuro-Last Elevate MAX PVCElevate Elevate PVC KEE XRElevate Elevate PVC KEE XRTElevate Elevate PVC Roofing MembraneElevate Flex FB PVC Roof MembraneFlex Membrane International Flex MF (Non-Reinforced) PVC KEE Detail MembraneFlex Membrane International Flex MF/R PVC Roof MembraneFlex Membrane International Flexion 2.0Conklin GAF EverGuard PVC Fleece-back MembraneGAF GAF EverGuard PVC Smooth MembraneGAF IB PVC ChemGuard Single PlyIB Roof Systems IB PVC ChemGuard Single Ply FBIB Roof Systems IB PVC NR Detail RollIB Roof Systems IB PVC Single PlyIB Roof Systems IB PVC Single Ply FBIB Roof Systems JM PVCJohns Manville JM PVC Detail MembraneJohns Manville JM PVC FB with KEE PolymerJohns Manville JM PVC SD PlusJohns Manville JM PVC SD Plus FBJohns Manville KEE-Stone FB 60The Garland Company KEE-Stone HPThe Garland Company KEE-Stone LegacyThe Garland Company Mule-Hide PVC FRSMule-Hide Products Mule-Hide PVC FRS Fleece BackMule-Hide Products Mule-Hide PVC Fleece BackMule-Hide Products Mule-Hide PVC KEE HP Fleece BackMule-Hide Products Mule-Hide PVC Non-Reinforced FlashingMule-Hide Products Mule-Hide Standard PVCMule-Hide Products Parasolo PVCSiplast Parasolo PVC KEESiplast Polyglass Mapeplan P Detail MembranePolyglass USA Polyglass Mapeplan PVCPolyglass USA Polyglass Mapeplan PVC FBPolyglass USA SENTINEL KEE P150SOPREMA SENTINEL KEE P150 HFBSOPREMA SENTINEL KEE P200SOPREMA SENTINEL KEE P200 HFBSOPREMA SENTINEL Non-Reinforced Flashing MembraneSOPREMA SENTINEL P150SOPREMA SENTINEL P150 HFBSOPREMA SENTINEL P200SOPREMA SENTINEL P200 HFBSOPREMA Sarnafil Décor Roof SystemSika Sarnafil Sarnafil G 410Sika Sarnafil Sarnafil G 410 FeltbackSika Sarnafil Sarnafil G 410 SASika Sarnafil Sarnafil G 459Sika Sarnafil Sarnafil S 327Sika Sarnafil Sarnafil S 327 Feltback EnergySmartSika Sarnafil Sentinel G150Performance Roof Systems Sentinel P150Performance Roof Systems Sikaplan FastenedSika Sarnafil Sikaplan UniversalSika Sarnafil StrongHold KEEBITEC StrongHold KEE FleecebackBITEC StrongHold PVCBITEC StrongHold PVC FleecebackBITEC TPA Single Ply Roof SystemTremco Roofing Versico VersiFleece PVCVersico Roofing Systems Versico VersiFlex FRS PVCVersico Roofing Systems Versico VersiFlex PVCVersico Roofing Systems WeatherBond FRS PVC MembraneWeatherBond WeatherBond KEE HP Fleece MembraneWeatherBond WeatherBond PVC FleeceWeatherBond WeatherBond PVC KEE HP MembraneWeatherBond WeatherBond PVC MembraneWeatherBond WeatherBond PVC Non-Reinforced FlashingWeatherBond

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