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IB PVC membrane roofing has a service life of 30 years, making it more sustainable than alternatives that require replacement more frequently. Its materials - 50% natural gas and 50% salt - also have a lower environmental impact than other roofing materials that rely entirely on hydrocarbons from fossil fuels. Considering the full lifecycle from production to disposal, the longevity of IB PVC means it uses fewer raw materials, emits less pollution from manufacturing and transportation, and generates less construction waste over time.

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30 Years: The Age of Sustainability Lifecycle is Key to Sustainability You have to think about durability using high-efficiency roofs without known longevity is a tad foolish. Replacing systems that fail prematurely doesnt do a lot of good for the environment. Craig Silvertooth, Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing How do we measure up? IB PVC membrane has a service life of 30 years. Compared with alternative roofing systems, IB PVC is clearly the sustainable solution. NEW 10 YEARS 20 YEARS 30 YEARS IB PVC Alternatives Alternatives Alternatives Landfill Landfill Landfill or Incineration or Incineration or Incineration What really goes into roofing materials? IB PVC: 50% Natural Gas / 50% Salt TPO, EPDM, BUR, Torch-Down: 100% Hydrocarbons (fossil fuels) IB PVC: The New Lifecycle Standard The longer a roof system lasts, less raw materials will be used, less manufacturing will be needed, less transportation pollution emitted, less construction waste to fill landfills and less energy needed to incinerate or recycle the spent product. Lifecycle takes on a whole new environmental significance when looked at from this angle.

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  • 1. 30 Years: The Age of Sustainability Lifecycle is Key to Sustainability You have to think about durability using high-efficiency roofs without known longevity is a tad foolish. Replacing systems that fail prematurely doesnt do a lot of good for the environment. Craig Silvertooth, Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing How do we measure up? IB PVC membrane has a service life of 30 years. Compared with alternative roofing systems, IB PVC is clearly the sustainable solution. NEW 10 YEARS 20 YEARS 30 YEARS IB PVC Alternatives Alternatives Alternatives Landfill Landfill Landfill or Incineration or Incineration or Incineration What really goes into roofing materials? IB PVC: 50% Natural Gas / 50% Salt TPO, EPDM, BUR, Torch-Down: 100% Hydrocarbons (fossil fuels) IB PVC: The New Lifecycle Standard The longer a roof system lasts, less raw materials will be used, less manufacturing will be needed, less transportation pollution emitted, less construction waste to fill landfills and less energy needed to incinerate or recycle the spent product. Lifecycle takes on a whole new environmental significance when looked at from this angle.