How do vinyl membranes behave/react/perform in a fire situation?
Vinyl roofing membranes are inherently flame resistant. They are difficult to ignite, burn very slowly and do not support combustion, tending to self extinguish when the source of flame is removed. Vinyl roofs have passed both FM and UL fire testing, achieving unlimited slope approvals. The National Fire Protection Association selected a vinyl roof for its headquarters building in Quincy, Mass., in 1998. The eight-story building is where the fire codes and standards affecting virtually every building, process, service, design and installation in society today are developed. A vinyl roofing system’s inherent fire resistance was an important design consideration for all involved.
