ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION

SHEERFILL II
ARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANE

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide

leader in sustainable habitat.
SHEERFILL is the global leader in
sustainable membranes. With a
useful service life in excess of 30
years with virtually no
maintenance, SHEERFILL has
proven itself time and again since
1973.

Today, SHEERFILL still provides

low maintenance, excellent and
sustainable solar reflectance, as
well as the design freedom that
has inspired a generation of
architects and designers.

Saint-Gobain continues its efforts

SHEERFILL Architectural Membranes are a family of PTFE-coated fiberglass fabrics to reduce the environmental impact
designed for long-term use on a wide range of structures. As the first permanent
of production and use of
membrane, SHEERFILL has been used on airports, stadiums, arenas, theaters,
transportation and train stations, and many specialty structures. SHEERFILL, and has even
developed a photocatalytic topcoat
that can help to reduce NOx and
other pollution, while helping
maintain the high solar reflectance
for which the material is known.
SHEERFILL is the first and only
PTFE membrane that is Cool Roof
Rated and Energy Star Certified.
Sheerfill II
Architectural Membrane According to ISO 14025 & EN 15804

This declaration is an environmental product declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025. EPDs rely
on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to provide information on a number of environmental impacts of products
over their life cycle. Exclusions: EPDs do not indicate that any environmental or social performance
benchmarks are met, and there may be impacts that they do not encompass. LCAs do not typically
address the site-specific environmental impacts of raw material extraction, nor are they meant to assess human health
toxicity. EPDs can complement but cannot replace tools and certifications that are designed to address these impacts
and/or set performance thresholds – e.g. Type 1 certifications, health assessments and declarations, environmental
impact assessments, etc. Accuracy of Results: EPDs regularly rely on estimations of impacts, and the level of
accuracy in estimation of effect differs for any particular product line and reported impact. Comparability: EPDs are not
comparative assertions and are either not comparable or have limited comparability when they cover different life cycle
stages, are based on different product category rules or are missing relevant environmental impacts. EPDs from
different programs may not be comparable. 

PROGRAM OPERATOR UL Environment

DECLARATION HOLDER Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
DECLARATION NUMBER 4787277976.101.1
DECLARED PRODUCT Sheerfill II
REFERENCE PCR IBU/UL Part A. IBU Part B: Plastic and elastomer roofing and sealing sheet systems (w/ UL Addendum)
DATE OF ISSUE July 27, 2017
PERIOD OF VALIDITY 5 Years
Product definition and information about building physics
Information about basic material and the material’s origin
Description of the product’s manufacture
CONTENTS OF THE
Indication of product processing
DECLARATION
Information about the in-use conditions
Life cycle assessment results
Testing results and verifications
The PCR review was conducted by: IBU
Independent Expert Committee

This declaration was independently verified in accordance with ISO

14025 by Underwriters Laboratories
☐ INTERNAL ☒ EXTERNAL Wade Stout, UL Environment
This life cycle assessment was independently verified in
accordance with ISO 14044 and the reference PCR by:
Thomas P. Gloria, Industrial Ecology Consultants
 

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Architectural Membrane According to ISO 14025 & EN 15804

Product Documentation

Product Description

Sheerfill Architectural Membranes are used as permanent tensioned membrane

structures in the sports, transportation, retail and specialty markets. These Features and Benefits
composite materials are made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).  Transmits up to 17% of
Sheerfill allows for a nearly ideal balance of strength and light transmission, daylight without the heat gain
providing exceptional life and value for long, column-free spans and dramatic of traditional glazing
design.
2
Sheerfill II membranes are 0.8 mm (0.03 in) thick and weigh 1.31 kg/m (38.5  71% solar reflectance
2
oz/yd ). The membrane will bleach from tan to white when exposed to sunlight.
 89% thermal emittance

 Rated by CRRC (Cool Roof

Rating Council)

 Energy Star Certified

 Little to no maintenance

 Noncombustible

Sheerfill II is rated as a Non-Combustible Substrate in compliance with ASTM  Contributes to LEED® points
E136 and is also rated Class A in compliance with ASTM E108, Incombustibility
of Substrates Spread of Flame and Intermittent Flame. Sheerfill is rated by the
Cool Roof Rating Council and is Energy Star Certified.

Application

Sheerfill II can be used as permanent roofing membrane structures, ranging in size from a small skylight to a full-sized
sports stadium.

 
 

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Technical Data

Table 1: Sheerfill II Technical Data

Constructional Data Test Standard Value
Tensile Strain Performance (n/5 cm)  DIN 53354
Warp  7000 min. avg.
Fill  6000 min. avg.
Trap Tear Strength (N)  DIN 53363
Warp  500 min. avg.
Fill  500 min. avg.
Breaking Strength (lb/in)  ASTM D4851-88
Strain Rate: 2 in/min 
Warp  825 min. avg.
Fill  600 min. avg.
Breaking Strength (lb/in)  ASTM D4851-88
After Crease Fold 
Warp  680 min. avg.
Fill  415 min. avg.
Trapezoidal Tear (lb)  ASTM D4851-88
Warp  75 min. avg.
Fill  70 min. avg.
Adhesion (N/5 cm) DIN 53357 100 min. avg.
Solar Reflectance (%) ASTM E424 73 nominal
Solar Transmission (%) ASTM E424 12 nominal
Fire Testing  EN 13501 B-s1-d0
Burning Characteristics  ASTM E84
Flame Spread  Tunnel Test 5 max
Smoke Generation  10 max
Incombustibility of Substrates  ASTM E136 Pass
Fire Resistance of Roof Coverings  ASTM E108
Spread of Flame & Intermittent Flame  Class A

Flame Resistance  NFPA 701,

Pass
Small Scale

Application Rules

The respective standard and/or general technical approval or comparable national regulation must be indicated.
Standards must be quoted as illustrated in the example. If there is a product ID respectively a declaration of
performance then this can be additionally included in the EPD.
Example: DIN EN 13956: 2007-04, Sealing sheeting – Plastic and elastomer sheeting for roof sealing – Definitions and
characteristics; German version EN 13956:2005 + AC:2006.
Delivery Status

Sheerfill II is delivered from the manufacture site to a fabrication site where the material is shaped to the specified
design of each individual project. The material is then delivered to the installation site in wooden crates, with
2
approximately 500 m of material per crate with foam padding to prevent creases in the folds of the material.

 
 

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Base Materials

The Sheerfill II product is comprised of a woven fiberglass material with a PTFE coating. A breakdown of the
2 2
components for the average final product with a thickness of 0.8 mm (0.03 in) and weight of 1.31 kg/m (38.5 oz/yd ) is
shown in Table 2 and Figure 1.
Table 2: Sheerfill II Product Components
Sheerfill II Product Components
Percent of Percent of Average
Component Composition
Component Final Product
Fabric  Fiberglass 100% 21.25%
Percent of Component in Average Final Product: 21.25%
PTFE 76.18% 59.99%
Glass Beads 12.53% 9.86%
FEP Resin 6.57% 5.17%
Glycerin 2.17% 1.71%
Coating  Silicone 1.08% 0.85%
Tergitol 1.08% 0.85%
Proprietary Chemical Additive 0.33% 0.26%
Ammonium Acetate 0.05% 0.04%
Anti-Foaming Agent 0.02% 0.02%
Percent of Component in Average Final Product: 78.75%

Figure 1: Sheerfill II Product Components

Product Composition ‐ Average Finished Product

Fiberglass Fabric
PTFE
Glass Beads
FEP Resin
Glycerin
Silicone
Tergitol
Proprietary Additive
Ammonium Acetate
Anti‐Foaming Agent

 
 

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Architectural Membrane According to ISO 14025 & EN 15804

Manufacture

Sheerfill II is manufactured at the Merrimack, NH facility and is the only Saint-Gobain facility to produce Sheerfill II. To
produce Sheerfill II, fiberglass yarn is woven to make the base sheating material. The woven base material is then
passed through the coating and oven drying process. The Merrimack, NH manufacturing facility has an ISO 9001
certified quality management system.
Figure 2: Sheerfill II Process Flow

Environment and Health During Manufacture

Saint-Gobain has well-established Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and product stewardship programs, which
help to enforce proper evaluation and monitoring of chemicals and raw materials chosen to manufacture products.
These programs ensure that all environmental and OSHA requirements are met or exceeded to ensure the health and
safety of all employees and contractors. The Merrimack, NH manufacturing facility also has an ISO 14001 certified
environmental management system.

 
 

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Installation

Before Sheerfill II can be installed it is shipped to a fabricator where the product is trimmed and assembled to the
specifications for the building project. The material is seamed together with welding film, rubber cording, and heat
irons, and then repackaged for shipment to the installation site.
Installation of Sheerfill II typically uses cranes and forklifts to position the material in place and seaming tape with heat
irons is used to connect the various pieces. There are two general processes for installing Sheerfill II depending on the
building project specifications: catenary cable cuff installation and catenary clamping layout installation. The catenary
cable cuff installation uses seaming tape with heat irons to create a cuff around the edge of the material for a steel
cable to pass through and steel mechanical fasteners. The catenary clamping layout installation uses additional
mechanical means to support the material, including aluminum clamps, neoprene gaskets and steel U-straps and
fasteners.
Packaging

Sheerfill II is packaged twice; once when leaving the manufacture site for shipment to the fabricator and once again
when leaving the fabricator for shipment to the installation site. When leaving the manufacture site, the material is
spooled onto a steel core and packaged in a plywood and lumber crate for shipment. Because the size and shape of
the material is altered according to the building project specifications at the fabricator, new packaging material is
required for the shipment to the installation site. Foam padding is used to prevent the material from creasing when
folded into the plywood and lumber crate used for shipmen to the installation site.
Use

Sheerfill II typically requires no cleaning after installation. However, situations may exist where occasional cleaning
may be required. These conditions would include areas that have little yearly rain or congested metropolitan areas
where airborne soot and dust are constantly being deposited on the fabric. The only recommended soap for cleaning
®
Sheerfill II is Murphy Oil Soap, using only 1/3 of a fluid ounce per gallon of water. To loosen dirt, only soft nylon
bristled brushes should be used to avoid the PTFE coating from being scratched or displaced. The material should
then be rinsed with water; however, high-pressure hoses should never be used.
Sheerfill II may require minimal repair during the service life, usually the result of damage from weather or people.
Repair should be done with welding film and heat irons, similar to the fabrication process.
Environment and Health During Use

Sheerfill II has no known emissions during use that could affect the environment or human health.
Reference Service Life

The reference service life for Sheerfill II is 30 years.

 
 

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Extraordinary Effects

The fire protection extraordinary effects of Sheerfill II are shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Sheerfill II Fire Protection Extraordinary Effects
Fire Protection Property Standard Value
Non-Combustible Substrate ASTM E136 Pass
Flame Spread  ASTM E84 Tunnel Test 5
Smoke Generation ASTM E84 Tunnel Test 10
Incombustibility of Substrates Spread of
Flame and Intermittent Flame ASTM E108 Class A

Flame Resistance NFPA 701, Small Scale Pass

Fire Testing EN 13501 B-S1-d0

Sheerfill II has no known extraordinary effects concerning water or mechanical destruction.

Re-Use Phase

There are currently no established re-use programs for Sheerfill II, although re-use is possible.Sheerfill II from
dismantled larger projects (stadiums) has been used to create temporary shelters.
Disposal

Disposal of Sheerfill II is typically to landfill. Disposal in municipal landfill or commercial incineration facilities is
permissible and should be done in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Further Information

www.sheerfill.com

LCA Calculation Rules

Declared Unit

Table 4: Sheerfill II Declared Unit Information

Name Value Unit
Declared Unit  1 M2
Grammage 1.31 Kg/m2
Type of sealing FEP welding film -
Conversion factor to 1kg 0.763 -

 
 

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System Boundary

The life cycle analysis performed for this EPD includes “cradle-to-grave” life cycle stages. The system boundary
includes raw material supply, manufacture, and transport; the Sheerfill II manufacture in Merrimack, NH; packaging;
fabrication and installation of the product; use, mainenance, and repair; and end-of-life.
Table 5: Sheerfill II System Boundary

Description of the
Benefits &
Construction
Product Stage Loads Beyond
Process Use Stage End of Life Stage
System
Stage
Boundaries
Raw Material Supply 

Operational Energy

Recycling Potential
Operational Water

Waste Processing
Transport from the

Reuse-Recover-
Manufacture 

De-construction
Refurbishment
Replacement
gate to the site

Maintenance
Transport 

demolition

Transport

Disposal
Assembly

Repair
Use

Use

Use

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 D
X X X X X X X X MND MND MND MND MND X X X MND

Estimates and Assumptions

The life cycle analysis requires that assumptions are made to constrain the project boundary or model processes when
little to no data is available. Key assumptions made for this study of Sheerfil II include the energy used for the heat iron
when applying the seaming tape; the amount of padding used in the packaging for transport of the material from the
fabricator to the installation site; the frequency of possible cleaning and repairs during the use stage; and the amount
of water and soap used for the use stage cleaning of the material.
Cut-off Criteria

Processes whose total contribution to the final result, with respect to their mass and in relation to all considered impact
categories, is less than 1% can be neglected. The sum of the neglected processes may not exceed 5% by mass of the
considered impact categories. The life cycle analysis performed for this EPD is in compliance with the cut-off criteria
since no known processes were neglected or excluded from the analysis.
Human activity facotrs and capital equipment factors were not included in the scope of the study for Sheerfill II.
Background Data

SimaPro v8.1 software was used for modeling the life cycle of the Sheerfill II product. Each background dataset used
was taken from the SimaPro databases, Ecoinvent v3 and US LCI.

 
 

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Data Quality

Wherever secondary data is used, the study adopts critically reviewed data for consistency, precision, and
reproducibility to limit uncertainty. The data sources used are complete and representative of Europe and North
America (depending on the material source) in terms of the geographic and technological coverage and are less than
twn years old. Any deviations from these initial data quality requirments for secondary data are documented in the
report. Overall, the primary data from the manufacturing location is of very high quality, being directly tracked and
measured by facility personnel. Secondary data sets are of fair-to-good quality.
Period Under Review

Data for the LCA performed for this EPD was collected for the 2014 calendar year.
Allocation

The Merrimack, NH facility is the only lacation in the United States that produces Sheerfill II. The Merrimack, NH
facility produces a variety of products with differing impacts, so allocation was determined based on the production
mass data with input from process experts at the facility.
Comparability

Comparison of the environmental performance of elastomer roofing and sealing sheeting using EPD information is only
possible if all data sets used in the comparison were created in accordance with the EN 15804 standard and the
building context and product specific characteristics are taken into account.

Additional Technical Information

Transport to the Building Site

Table 6: Sheerfill II Transport to the Building Site

Name Value Unit

Liters of fuel  - l/100 km
Transport distance  19,854 km
Capacity utilization (including empty runs) 100 %
Gross density of products transported 795.404 kg/m3
Capacity utilization value factor 1
 

 
 

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Architectural Membrane According to ISO 14025 & EN 15804

Installation into the Building

Table 7: Sheerfill II Fabrication and Installation into the Building

Fabrication
Name Value Unit
Auxiliary  0.0257 kg/m2
Water consumption 0 m3
Other resources  0 kg
Energy consumption 0.5 kWh/m2
Other energy carriers 0 MJ
Material loss 0.48 kg/m2
Output substances following waste treatment on 0 kg/m2
Dust in the air 0 kg/m2
VOC in the air 0 kg/m2
Catenary Cable Cuff Installation
Name Value Unit
Auxiliary  2.3477 kg/m2
Water consumption 0 m3
Other resources  0 kg
Energy consumption 0.5 kWh/m2
Other energy carriers 0 MJ
Material loss 0.0238 kg/m2
Output substances following waste treatment on 0 kg/m2
Dust in the air 0 kg/m2
VOC in the air 0 kg/m2
Catenary Clamping Layout Installation
Name Value Unit
Auxiliary  5.7137 kg/m2
Water consumption 0 m3
Other resources  0 kg
Energy consumption 0.5 kWh/m2
Other energy carriers 0 MJ
Material loss 0.0238 kg/m2
Output substances following waste treatment on 0 kg/m2
Dust in the air 0 kg/m2
VOC in the air 0 kg/m2

 
 

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Architectural Membrane According to ISO 14025 & EN 15804

Maintenance

Table 8: Sheerfill II Maintenance during Use Stage

Name Value Unit

Information on maintenance Clean with a water and soap cleaning solution
Maintenance cycle  3/30 Number/RSL
Water consumption 0.0009 m3
Auxiliary 0 kg
Other resources 0 kg
Electricity consumption 0 kWh
Other energy carriers 0 MJ
Material loss 0 kg

Repair

Table 9: Sheerfill II Repair during Use Stage

Name Value Unit

Information on the repair process Approximately 1/20 of the material may need to
be repaired with seaming tape
Repair cycle  3/30 Number/RSL
Water consumption 0 m3
Auxiliary 0 kg
Other resources 0 kg
Electricity consumption 1.5 kWh
Other energy carriers 0 MJ
Material loss 0 kg

Reference Service Life

Table 10: Sheerfill II Reference Service Life

Name Value Unit

Reference service life 30 years

End of Life

Table 11: Sheerfill II End of Life

Name Value Unit

Collected separately 0 kg
Collected as mixed construction waste 2.38 kg
Reuse 0 kg
Recycling 0 kg
Energy recovery 0 kg
Landfilling 0 kg

 
 

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LCA Results and Interpretation

Environmental Impact Potentials

The environmental impact potentials listed below were assessed throughout the life cycle of Sheerfill II, including raw
materials, manufacture, packaging, fabrication and instalation, use, and end-of-life as defined above. The results are
shown for both the catenary cable cuff and catenary clamping layout installation types.
Table 12: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary cable cuff installation (CML)

Raw Materials

Fabrication &
Manufacture

Installation

End of Life
Packaging

Total
Use
Parameter Parameter Unit

Global Warming Potential  GWP kg CO2-eq 2.29E+02 1.01E+00 7.37E-01 1.08E+01 5.59E-02 2.05E-02 2.42E+02
Ozone Depletion Potential ODP kg CFC 11 7.81E-04 3.86E-09 2.37E-08 1.24E-06 1.56E-08 5.58E-09 7.82E-04
Acidification Potential AP kg SO2 eq 2.05E-01 8.65E-03 5.37E-03 6.86E-02 3.56E-04 1.42E-04 2.88E-01
Eutrophication Potential EP kg (PO4)3 eq 2.58E-02 2.26E-04 9.90E-04 2.18E-02 8.42E-05 3.01E-05 4.89E-02
Photochemical Oxidation Potential POCP kg C2H4 eq 1.90E-02 3.78E-04 4.35E-04 4.55E-03 1.60E-05 6.39E-06 2.44E-02
Abiotic Depletion Potential (non- ADPE kg Sb eq 2.02E-04 3.29E-08 2.34E-06 7.90E-05 6.14E-08 3.91E-08 2.84E-04
Abiotic Depletion Potential (fossil) ADPF MJ 3.18E+02 1.59E+01 1.02E+01 1.39E+02 7.85E-01 5.03E-01 4.84E+02

Figure 3: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary cable cuff installation (CML)

100%

90%

80%

70%
End of Life
60% Use

50% Fabrication & Installation
Packaging
40%
Manufacture
30%
Raw Materials
20%

10%

0%
GWP ODP AP EP POCP ADPE ADPF

 
 

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Table 13: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary cable cuff installation (TRACI)

Raw Materials

Fabrication &
Manufacture

Installation

End of Life
Packaging

Total
Use
Parameter Parameter Unit

Global Warming Potential  GWP kg CO2-eq 2.29E+02 1.01E+00 7.37E-01 1.08E+01 5.59E-02 2.05E-02 2.42E+02
Ozone Depletion Potential ODP kg CFC 11 eq 7.81E-04 4.17E-09 3.00E-08 1.54E-06 1.74E-08 7.42E-09 7.83E-04
Acidification Potential AP kg SO2 eq 2.11E-01 7.73E-03 5.30E-03 6.85E-02 3.44E-04 1.64E-04 2.93E-01
Eutrophication Potential EP kg N eq 2.39E-02 1.38E-04 1.69E-03 4.27E-02 1.64E-04 3.34E-05 6.86E-02
Smog Formation Potential SM kg O3 eq 3.51E+00 3.82E-02 7.03E-02 8.91E-01 3.51E-03 3.92E-03 4.52E+00

Figure 4: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary cable cuff installation (TRACI)

100%

90%

80%

70%
End of Life
60% Use

50% Fabrication & Installation
Packaging
40%
Manufacture
30%
Raw Materials
20%

10%

0%
GWP ODP AP EP SM

 
 

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Table 14: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary clamping layout installation (CML)

Raw Materials

Fabrication &
Manufacture

Installation

End of Life
Packaging

Total
Use
Parameter Parameter Unit

Global Warming Potential  GWP kg CO2-eq 2.29E+02 1.01E+00 7.37E-01 2.20E+01 5.59E-02 2.05E-02 2.53E+02
Ozone Depletion Potential ODP kg CFC 11 7.81E-04 3.86E-09 2.37E-08 1.59E-06 1.56E-08 5.58E-09 7.83E-04
Acidification Potential AP kg SO2 eq 2.05E-01 8.65E-03 5.37E-03 1.49E-01 3.56E-04 1.42E-04 3.68E-01
Eutrophication Potential EP kg (PO4)3 eq 2.58E-02 2.26E-04 9.90E-04 3.30E-02 8.42E-05 3.01E-05 6.01E-02
Photochemical Oxidation Potential POCP kg C2H4 eq 1.90E-02 3.78E-04 4.35E-04 9.81E-03 1.60E-05 6.39E-06 2.96E-02
Abiotic Depletion Potential (non- ADPE kg Sb eq 2.02E-04 3.29E-08 2.34E-06 1.59E-04 6.14E-08 3.91E-08 3.64E-04
Abiotic Depletion Potential (fossil) ADPF MJ 3.18E+02 1.59E+01 1.02E+01 3.01E+02 7.85E-01 5.03E-01 6.46E+02

Figure 5: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary clamping layout installation (CML)

100%

90%

80%

70%
End of Life
60% Use

50% Fabrication & Installation
Packaging
40%
Manufacture
30%
Raw Materials
20%

10%

0%
GWP ODP AP EP POCP ADPE ADPF

 
 

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Table 15: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary clamping layout installation (TRACI)

Raw Materials

Fabrication &
Manufacture

Installation

End of Life
Packaging

Total
Use
Parameter Parameter Unit

Global Warming Potential  GWP kg CO2-eq 2.29E+02 1.01E+00 7.37E-01 2.20E+01 5.59E-02 2.05E-02 2.53E+02
Ozone Depletion Potential ODP kg CFC 11 eq 7.81E-04 4.17E-09 3.00E-08 1.98E-06 1.74E-08 7.42E-09 7.83E-04
Acidification Potential AP kg SO2 eq 2.11E-01 7.73E-03 5.30E-03 1.43E-01 3.44E-04 1.64E-04 3.67E-01
Eutrophication Potential EP kg N eq 2.39E-02 1.38E-04 1.69E-03 6.39E-02 1.64E-04 3.34E-05 8.98E-02
Smog Formation Potential SM kg O3 eq 3.51E+00 3.82E-02 7.03E-02 1.42E+00 3.51E-03 3.92E-03 5.05E+00

Figure 6: Environmental Impact Potentials – Sheerfill II with catenary clamping layout installation (TRACI)

100%

90%

80%

70%
End of Life
60% Use

50% Fabrication & Installation
Packaging
40%
Manufacture
30%
Raw Materials
20%

10%

0%
GWP ODP AP EP SM

 
 

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Resource Use

Table 16: Sheerfill II Resource Use

Total w/ Total w/
Catenary Catenary
Cable Cuff Clamping
Parameter Installation Layout
Parameter Unit
Installation

Renewable primary energy as energy carrier PERE MJ 3.09E+01 4.10E+01

Renewable primary energy resources as material utilization PERM MJ 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Total use of renewable primary energy resources PERT MJ 3.09E+01 4.10E+01
Non-renewable primary energy as energy carrier PENRE MJ 5.33E+02 7.02E+02
Non-renewable primary energy as material utilization PENRM MJ 1.04E+01 1.19E+01
Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources PENRT MJ 5.43E+02 7.14E+02
Use of secondary material SM kg 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Use of renewable secondary fuels RSF MJ 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Use of non-renewable secondary fuels NRSF MJ 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Use of new fresh water FW m3 1.28E-03 2.10E+00

Output Flows and Waste Categories

Table 17: Sheerfill II Output Flows and Waste Categories

Total w/ Total w/
Catenary Catenary
Cable Cuff Clamping
Parameter Installation Layout
Parameter Unit
Installation

Hazardous waste disposed  HWD kg 8.43E-04 9.88E-04

Non-hazardous waste disposed NHWD kg 1.51E+01 1.86E+01
Radioactive waste disposed RWD kg 1.77E-03 1.96E-03
Components for re-use CRU kg 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Materials for recycling MFR kg 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Materials for energy recovery MER kg 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Exported electrical energy EEE MJ 0.00E+00 0.00E+00
Exported thermal energy EET MJ 0.00E+00 0.00E+00

 
 

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Architectural Membrane According to ISO 14025 & EN 15804

References

 Institut Bauen und Umwelt

o Product Category Rule (PCR) for Building-Related Products and Services: Part A – Calculation rules
for the Life Cycle Assessment and Requirements on the Project Report
o PCR Guidance Texts for Building-Related Products and Services: Part B – Requirements on the EPD
for Plastic and elastomer roofing and sealing sheet systems
 ISO 14015
o DIN EN ISO 14025:2011-10: Environmental lables and declarations – Type III environmental
declarations – Principles and procedures
 EN 15804
o EN 15804:2012-04+A1 2013: Sustainability of construction works – Environmental Product
Declarations – Core rules for the product category of construction products

Life Cycle Development

This EPd and the corresponding LCA were prepared by Saint-Gobain Corporation North America in Malvern,
Pennsylvania.