Will Your Roof Withstand Very Severe Hail?
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If the industry is talking about extreme tests and extreme performance for commercial roofing, FiberTite is in the conversation.
FiberTite is VSH Rated by
FM-Global
FiberTite proves resiliency leadership in the commercial building envelope as the only KEE manufacturer with VSH accreditation.
When challenged by the VSH testing by FM-Approvals, extreme chemical exposure or the endurance required for 25+ year old roofs, FiberTite surpasses the competition and provides the operational security needed for your most valuable asset.
FM-Global Raised the Bar on System Hail Resistance
In certain regions within the United States, FM-Global has determined minimum performance requirements for FM insured commercial roofing systems to be classified as VSH rated. For establishing best practices for building protection, FM-Global is the leader in the industry. Listings on FM-Approvals’ RoofNav® are commonly used as a basis of design for many building and construction projects.
With 186 VSH listings – and approved membranes ranging from nominal 36 mil to our 60 mil XTreme over multiple different cover board solutions, FiberTite is able to provide building owners solutions for critical facilities that are seeking only the best in operational security – whether it is extreme hail impact, chemical resistance, or anything the harshest roof-top environments can experience.
What is VSH?
Types of Hail Classifications
Where are FM Designated Hail Zones in the U.S.?
FM Global has designated hail zones in the US based on the type of hailstones most familiar to the area.
These three zone categories are used when designing, specifying, and constructing buildings to ensure they can withstand hailstones without failure.
FM Global Moderate Hail Zone (Green) – hail size does not exceed 1.75 in. (44 mm) for the 15-year mean recurrence interval (MRI)
FM Global Severe Hail Zone (Orange) – hail size exceeds 1.75 in. (44 mm) but does not exceed 2 in. (51 mm) for the 15-year mean recurrence interval (MRI)
FM Global Very Severe Hail Zone (Red) – hail size exceeds 2 in. (51 mm) for the 15-year mean recurrence interval (MRI)
Trust FiberTite
There Are Many Threats to Consider When Selecting Your Roof System
FiberTite Roof Systems are proven to withstand the impact of Very Severe Hail (VSH) and are among the few single-ply membranes to earn FM Global’s VSH approval. It stands as the thinnest membrane in the industry to achieve this rating.
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What is Resiliency?
Resiliency means protecting a building’s ability to remain fully operational despite severe weather events,
environmental contamination and man-made wear and tear.
Roof resiliency is crucial for many critical facilities.
Read more: How a Resilient Roof Protects Against Food Contamination
FiberTite Understands Your Needs
Building Owners: FiberTite supports the needs related to operational security and the building owners desire for FM-Insured coverage in a VSH zone. FiberTite offers three distinct single-ply options and the appropriate FM-Approvals’ RoofNav listings needed to meet these demands.
Consultants/Specifiers: The long-term performance history of FiberTite, including critical roofing performance concerns like chemical and puncture resistance supports your owners need for a VSH system with 14 listings ready to be installed today.
Architects: Building owners rely on architects to guide them with the overall project construction. As a trusted adviser, architects must understand the purpose of the structure as well as the importance of that purpose. FiberTite delivers 360 degrees of protection for that roofing system, including chemical, puncture, fire, wind and hail resistance.
Contractor: FiberTite values our certified contractors. Disruptions on the job-site can cause delays and we strive to provide the proper training and background to minimize disruptions and control cost.
RESOURCES
Blogs
- History of Roofing Approvals: FM & Roofnav
- Why Very Severe Hail is Important for Building Owners
- Resilient Roofs: What They Are and Why They Are Important
- The Architect’s guide to Resiliency
News Articles
Fact Sheet
Quick Spec
FM-Global
- Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets
- New Tools Can Help Reduce Losses From Hail
- Risks of Critical Equipment Failure
- Curious About Our RoofNav® Listings?
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