Outdoor Lighting, Indoor Comfort

SHEERFILL® Architectural Membranes enable the construction of buildings with a stunning architectural profile, but the true beauty lies in the SHEERFILL membrane's superior ability to transmit light.  SHEERFILL brings the open, airy feeling of color-correct light indoors, filling even large sports complexes and industrial facilities with the diffuse, natural daylight.  SHEERFILL membrane's backlit luminosity at night creates a unique and dramatic architectural signature on the skyline.

Proven Long-Term Durability

In contrast to traditional roofing materials that would require replacement, tests prove that SHEERFILL tensile structures provide up to 25 years or more of reliable service.  There is no relaxation of the membrane from its original shape, even after years of withstanding high live loads, such as heavy snows and high winds.

Stain Resistant for Enduring Beauty

The translucent characteristics and visual appeal of SHEERFILL are unaffected by age, climate, pollutants or discoloration.  Its impervious Teflon coating makes SHEERFILL highly resistant to staining.  SHEERFILL repels airborne particulates and chemicals that adhere to other materials.  The natural action of rain keeps the surface clean and white.

Highly Energy Efficient

SHEERFILL transmits up to 20% of daylight without the heat gain of traditional glazings.  Shaded areas remain bright, yet cool, even on the hottest days.  HVAC costs are lower compared to other glazing alternatives, because SHEERFILL minimizes the need for heat dissipation.  Reduced lighting requirements during the day also result in a substantial reduction in energy costs.

Greater Versatility and Building Utility

SHEERFILL is an extremely versatile building material.  It meets fire code requirements for virtually all types of construction, and remains unchanged in temperatures ranging from -100°F to +450°F.  SHEERFILL membrane's long list of attributes offers architects new flexibility in design.  A variety of panel shapes can be combined into almost endless geometric configurations, allowing architects to address complex aesthetic and functional challenges while creating buildings of stunning beauty and excitement.

Permanent architectural fabric is lightweight, durable, non-combustible, and has water tight seams.

Lightweight

• Low weight compared to conventional roofing materials
• Capable of bearing loads over long spans
• Open space below -- no columns
• Lightweight construction of load bearing walls

Durable

• Expected life of 25+ years
• Raw materials (fiberglass [Beta® yarn] and Teflon®) unaffected by weather and ultraviolet light
• Permanently installed -- no need for any adjustments during its lifetime

Non-Combustible

• Both raw materials (fiberglass and Teflon®) rated as non-combustible
• Rated non-combustible throughout the world in local testing -- ASTM, JIS, British Standard
• In US, rated as Class A or B roof (ASTM)
• Complies to DIN 4102 B1

Water Tight Seams

• All seams heat welded
• Use of fluoropolymer film as adhesive layer giving a fluoropolymer-to-fluoropolymer bond
• Like the fabric, seams are unaffected by weather and ultraviolet light