What is Tensile Facade ETFE?
Tensile Facade ETFE is a transparent canvas with high translucency. Used for covering rain and sun and especially allowing light to pass through.
The design of this type of roof usually has 2 layers, between the two layers of canvas is pumped into air with a certain pressure to shape and stretch the surface of the roof.
What are the outstanding advantages of Tensile Facade ETFE?
ETFE has light weight & flexible structure: By injecting air into the cushion bag, Tensile Facade ETFE air cushion has lightweight and insulating properties, can be manufactured & constructed in any shape or size, only limited by wind or snow loads.
Fire-safe ETFE: In addition to being a low-flammability material, Tensile Facade ETFE also has self-extinguishing properties. This material completely meets high standards of health and safety for users. This attribute is the main reason why so many airports, train stations and other public spaces around the globe are using Tensile Facade ETFE.
Tensile Facade ETFE is very cost-effective: Not only stopping at the above two advantages, Tensile Facade ETFE is also famous for its high durability with a lifespan of more than 30 years. This special material is not affected by UV rays, weathering and environmental pollution. It also does not become brittle or discolored over time, making it a construction material that lasts for a long time, helping Investors save maximum maintenance costs.
Which constructions will be suitable for Tensile Facade ETFE?
Tensile Facade ETFE provides minimal thermal insulation properties but will provide maximum light transmission, so tends to be used for both interior and exterior spaces. The project covered by the Tensile Facade ETFE roofing system will be very bright and airy, helping to maximize the size of the steel frame as well as the foundation area.
One of the famous large structures with the Tensile Facade ETFE roof system is the Allianz Arena football stadium in Munich, where the air cushions are internally illuminated with LED light and emit many different colors. A few other prominent projects using ETFE air cushions are the Olympic Water Cube arena in Beijing, built specifically for the 2008 Olympic Games, and the Eden project in Cornwall of the United Kingdom.
Because of the above special characteristics, Tensile Facade has been receiving a lot of attention from architects in Vietnam and around the world. Flexiiform is proud to be a reputable unit with rich experience in the design and construction of new generation roofing projects.
With nearly 30 years of experience and a team of skilled architects and engineers, trained according to international standards. Flexiiform has been providing many solutions for Tenside Facade ETFE in general and other materials in the stretch canvas industry in particular.
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