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Membranes & materials

Three membranes. The right one for every project.

We work with high-performance membranes in PVC/PVDF, PTFE and ETFE — and select them according to span, light, climate and expected service life.

Atrium under a membrane roof with a rooflight
Atrium under a membrane roof with a rooflight

  • fig. 01Sample

    PVC/PVDF

    Translucency
    10–22%
    Estimated service life
    15–25 years

    Flexible, excellent value for money, wide range of colours.

  • fig. 02Sample

    PTFE (glass-fibre fabric)

    Translucency
    7–15%
    Estimated service life
    30+ years

    Low combustibility, self-cleaning in the rain, extremely durable.

  • fig. 03Sample

    ETFE (cushions / film)

    Translucency
    up to 95%
    Estimated service life
    30+ years

    Ultra-light, high light transmission, good thermal insulation in double- or triple-layer cushions.

The advantages

Four reasons to choose a tensile membrane.

  • 01

    Lightness & structural efficiency

    Slender structures span very large distances while reducing the loads on the foundations.

  • 02

    Durability & resilience

    UV-treated membranes, highly resistant to wind and snow, with a reaction-to-fire classification under international standards.

  • 03

    Architectural freedom

    Sculptural forms — cones, hyperbolic paraboloids, sails — turn every project into a landmark.

  • 04

    Energy efficiency

    Optimal use of daylight and effective heat control.

Which membrane for your project?

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