Vinyl Roofing Division of Chemical Fabrics and Films Announces Environmental Product Declaration
CLEVELAND — The Vinyl Roofing Division of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA) has completed an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) detailing the vinyl roofing industry’s environmental footprint based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) verified by ASTM International in conformance with ISO 14025, Environmental Labels and Declarations.
EPDs disclose quantifiable environmental data on products that fulfill the same function. The vinyl roofing EPD was based on a cradle-to-building with end-of-life stage scenario, covering areas over which the roofing industry has direct control. Impacts during the building use stage, such as maintenance, repair, replacement and building operating energy, were not considered, as they would be particular only to specific buildings and owners and outside the scope of influence of the manufacturers.