Texlon® ETFE - ETFE Cladding and Roofing
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ETFE (Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) foils arranged between one and five layers to form a high performance climatic envelope or rain protection.
Application
Suitable applications include:
- Atria.
- Atrium.
- Rooflights.
- Canopies.
- Rainscreen.
- Cladding.
- Roofing.
Description
The Texlon® ETFE system can be used wherever there is need for a high performance, long life, building envelope. Meet acoustic, climatic and architectural requirements with ETFE, as it is suitable for all climates and environments. It is an ultra-lightweight and highly transparent cladding solution which enables the construction of efficient structures with maximum free span.
Features and benefits:
- Recyclable.
- Long-lasting.
- Highly transparent.
- Lightweight.
- Self-cleansing.
General information
Color | Clear Blue White Other Manufacturer guidanceTransparent, coloured, or printed. |
Material | Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) |
Shape | Circle Crescent Diamond Elliptical Hexagon |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | 30 year Manufacturer guidanceDesign life. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H32/120 Plastics H32/120 Plastics L10/45 Rooflights H10/10 Patent glazing L10/460 Rooflights H10/115 Patent glazing B91/385 Shelter B91/330 Canopy |
Specification data - Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) roof systems
System performance | G-values: 0.9–0.08. |
System reference | Texlon®. |
Standards | Manufacturer guidanceThe product complies to various standards consult manufacturer for further information. |
Certification | EPD certification and fire certifications.Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for further information. |
Products | ETFE foils, ETFE cushions, aluminium extrusions, silicon gaskets and seals, inflation system and pipework. |
U-value | 0.8–2.2 W/(m²·K). |
Light transmission | 8–95%. |
Accessories | Not required. Bird wires. Rains suppresion. Snow cables. Bird nets. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Germany |
Country of product manufacture | Germany |
Material | Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | Manufacturer guidanceVaries consult manufacturer for further information. |
Expected Life | 30 year Manufacturer guidanceDesign life. |