Why Should You Use Polymer Roofing - Tuflite Polymers

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Why Should You Use Polymer Roofing
Tuflite Polymers
Polymers are elements made up of molecules strung
together to form really long chains. Some
polymers are natural, while others are man-made.
Some examples of polymers include nylon,
polyethylene, polyester, rubber, and plastic.
Polymers are used in a variety of applications,
with one of the modern application today being
roofing. Most polymer roofings are made by
melting down recycled plastics, thus keeping all
waste materials out of landfills and oceans
resulting in an eco-friendly environment.
What are the advantages of polymer roofing? LIGHT
IN WEIGHT, EASE OF HANDLING, AND REDUCED COSTS
INVOLVED Polymers roofing is lighter in weight
as compared to other materials like stone, wood,
clay, bricks, and other traditional materials.
Being lighter in weight, they are also easier to
handle, making it easier to carry thus
resulting in ease of installation too. All of
this reduces the costs involved with carrying,
transporting, and installing the roofing
too. DURABILITY AND MAINTENANCE Another major
advantage of polymer roofing is that it is
highly durable, and in fact can also last twice
as long as many other products. Added to the long
life and durability, it also requires lesser
maintenance than other roofing materials.
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PROPERTY OF WITHSTANDING VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS Polymer roofing is also extremely
fire resistant thus proving to be an effective
material to be used in fire-prone areas. These
roofs are also a great solution to be used in
areas where there is lots of ice and snow fall
as they make for easy ice and snow removal, with
lesser wear and tear. PROPERTY OF RECOVERY FROM
DAMAGE Many of todays roofing materials are
designed to recover from various types of impact
like snow, hail, and stone. One such material is
polymer, which can efficiently recover itself
after being damaged. What are the disadvantages
of polymer roofing? COSTS INVOLVED Polymer
roofing is costlier than other types of
traditional material used for roofing. It can
cost you almost 2 to 3 times the cost of other
materials. But, as mentioned above, with the
costs of transportation, installation, and
maintenance reduced, and with the ability of the
roof to last longer, it proves to be a
cost-effective solution. This is why the initial
costs could be a disadvantage, but on the longer
run, the material is very cost-effective. INSULATI
ON CAPACITY The insulation capacity of polymer
roofing is much lesser than other traditional
products, which can prove to be a disadvantage.
But, when you use polymers like polycarbonate,
you can rest assured that you will get the best
environment indoors, as polycarbonate roofing
sheets let in maximum sunlight while preventing
the harmful UV radiations of the sun. This
property has led polycarbonate to be the best
material to be used for greenhouses. Also, this
reduces the number of artificial lighting
required, unlike the case with other
materials. So, you can see how polymers have
multiple advantages over other materials. And,
the two disadvantages are also in a way not as
detrimental as they may seem. So, whenever you
are looking for cost-effective and durable
roofing, you may opt for polymers and more
specifically polycarbonate. You can get the best
quality polycarbonate roofing sheets at Tuflite
Polymers, the leader in manufacturing and
supplying varieties of polycarbonates to clients
since more than a decade!