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Etferoof.com offer etfe roof, skylight, facade, etfe structure and etfe design solutions. Our aim long term customer relations & reliable service for each project. 

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What is ETFE?

Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene, ETFE, is a kind of new generation plastic having high chemical resistance and mechanical strength over a very wide temperature range. It is a very molecularly stable material. The strong bonds that exist between the fluoroplymer molecules avoids the degradation of the material due to atmospheric conditions, substances deposited on the material or ultraviolet radiation.

Having 25-30 years of durability, color stability and resistance against becoming brittle, ETFE, with its unparalled alternative to traditional materials, is used successfully for heat insulation and sun control at the façades and roofs.

Advantages of ETFE

Compared to glass, ETFE film is lighter, transmits more light and is also resilient. Its properties like self-cleaning due to its nonstick surface and recyclability at lower cost are superior. When using pressurised pillows, it’s possible to achieve control of both sunlight transmission and effective insulation. ETFE coverings offer also excellent acoustic properties, as the material does not cause annoying echoes indoor. Unlike glass ETFE film is shatterproof,

Thermal and Chemical Characteristics of ETFE

A standard three-layer cushion has a U-value of around 1.95 W/m2·ºK. This is considerably better than triple glazing when used horizontally. The cushion’s insulative characteristic can be further enhanced by addition of further layer which can also be treated with Low E coating. This approach could reduce the U-value to below 0.6 W/m2·ºK.

ETFE foil also absorbs a large proportion of infrared light transmitted, a quality which can be used to improve energy consumption of buildings.

Light Transmission of ETFE

The optical characteristics of the transparent ETFE foil are very advantageous. Alongside its low weight, the major benefit of ETFE is its high translucency by transmitting up to 94-97% of visible light (380-780nm) and 83-88% of ultraviolet range (300- 380nm). This is a vital property for well being of humans and plants. The nearly natural daylight makes the indoor environment more enjoyable in projects like shopping malls, indoor swimming pools, atrium roofs, market places, football stadiums and tennis courts.

 

ETFE cushions can be lit internally with LED lighting to make them glow or projected onto externally like a giant cinema screen, creating dramatic results.

Shading with ETFE systems

Whilst base material is very transparent, ETFE foil can be treated in a number of different ways to manipulate its transparency and radiation transmission characteristics by adding more layers, printing, tinting, surface treatments and radiation.

Clever Shading

It is also possible to control the amount of light that is transmitted to the inside by combining 1 translucent and 2 printed ETFE films into a 3 layer design and moving the middle layer up and down. Through this approach, maximum shading or reduced shading can be achieved as and when required.

Fabrication of ETFE systems

As foil membranes have a predefined width, patterning have to be done to form the surfaces. Continuous welding of ETFE Foil defines the quality of seam of the patterns.

Cushions are made by combining two, three or more layers of foil which are joined at their edges and inflated with air to form a sealed panel. The internal pressure in the cushion prestresses the foils enabling the cushions to withstand external loads such as snow and wind. The pressure inside the cushions is borne primarily by the outer and inner layers. Cushions are normally held in an aluminum extrusion frame and used as part of a cladding system.

Altinoran Mall ETFE Roof

Shopping Mall

This project was completed in January 2017. It consists of total 2-layer 12 cushions. The design resembles a seashell which covers Altinoran Shopping Mall in Ankara, Turkey. Project includes design, structural calculation, fabrication and installation of steel structure and ETFE cushions.

Beyazit Library ETFE Roof

ETFE cushions on the façade of Baku Olympic Stadium are illuminated by colorful LED fittings which have been installed by our team consisting of 60 rope access climbers. Our scope of the project was completed in 2014. The spectacular Olympic Stadium was opened in 2015 for the European Games.

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Address: BOSB Bakircilar Sitesi, Karanfil Cad. No21 K2 Beylikduzu, Istanbul - Turkey

Phone: +90 (212) 875 1243

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