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A portrait of FGIA Summer Summit Event speaker Sheila Millar

FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Highlights Key Trends

FGIA Virtual Summer Summit covers EPR laws, vinyl trends, codes and commercial insights

May 31, 2026

Explore EPR laws, black vinyl trends, blast resistance and code updates at FGIA's summit.

CFFA-VRD Adds New Online Roof Recycling FAQs

Part of Pathway to Circularity, resource explains post-consumer recycling of PVC (vinyl) roofing membrane

May 1, 2026

The Coated Fabrics and Film Association-Vinyl Roofing Division (CFFA-VRD) has launched a new set of online frequently asked questions (FAQs) about roof membrane recycling as part of commercial reroofing projects.

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New White Paper Reveals the True Measure of a Building Material’s Sustainability

June 11, 2024

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration as the construction industry continues its mission of increasing sustainability. However, a new white paper from the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division argues that embodied carbon reveals only part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.

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PVC Roofing Industry to Address Recycling at IIBEC Conference

February 24, 2023

Jennifer Oblock, executive director of Chemical Fabrics and Film Association-Vinyl Roofing Division, will present an article on PVC (vinyl) roof recycling at the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas, on March 4.

The Case for Vinyl Siding

Beauty, Durability and Performance

Brian W. Kirn

October 21, 2019

For over 20 years, vinyl siding has been the number one choice for single family homes. And commercial builders and architects have taken notice

Duradek Announces Brand Refresh & New Logo

May 15, 2017

The new Duradek logo follows the launch of an all-new Duradek website.

Walkable Sundeck and Roofdeck Membrane

Duradek Waterproof Vinyl Flooring and Roofing Membrane.

April 10, 2015

The Waterproof Vinyl Roof & Walking Deck Membrane System that gives you so much more.

Vinyl Roofing Industry Meets Sustainability Objectives

Footprint detailed in industry-wide environmental product declaration.

February 5, 2015

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).

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.