SHEERFILL® is the trademark for a family of membranes used in permanent structures.
The composite is made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). SHEERFILL products are available in a range of strengths and light transmission levels, providing the user with a choice of membranes to cover virtually any size structure from a full-sized stadium to a relatively small skylight. All SHEERFILL membranes conform to rigid fire and building codes for permanent buildings.
Typical Properties*
Property
|
Value
|
Method
|
| Coated Fabric Weight (oz./yd.2) |
38.5 nominal |
ASTM D4851-88 |
| Thickness (mils) |
30.0 nominal |
ASTM D4851-88 |
Breaking Strength (lb./in.)
(Strain Rate: 2 in./min.) |
|
ASTM D4851-88 |
|
Dry, Warp
|
785 min. avg. |
|
|
Dry, Fill
|
560 min. avg. |
|
| Breaking Strength After Crease Fold (lb./in.) |
|
ASTM D4851-88 |
|
Dry, Warp
|
645 min. avg. |
|
|
Dry, Fill
|
395 min. avg. |
|
| Trapezoidal Tear (lb.) |
|
ASTM D4851-88 |
|
Warp
|
70 min. avg. |
|
|
Fill
|
65 min. avg. |
|
| Solar Transmission (%) |
12.5 nominal |
ASTM E424 |
| Solar Reflectance (%) |
73.0 nominal |
ASTM E424 |
| Burning Characteristics |
|
|
|
Flame Spread
|
5 max. |
ASTM E84 |
|
Smoke Generation
|
10 max. |
Tunnel Test |
| Incombustibility of Substrates |
Pass |
ASTM E136 |
| Fire Resistance of Roof Coverings Burning Brand |
Class A |
ASTM E108 |
| Flame Resistance |
Pass |
NFPA 701, Small Scale |
| Color |
White (after exposure to sunlight) |
|
| Reinforcement Construction |
Warp β150 4/2, Fill β150 4/2-Count W24 x F19.5 |
|
* Values listed are for virgin roll goods only. Appropriate industry safety factors need to be used to account for the in-service effects of handling, weathering, etc.
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