Metal Roof Crosses the Finishing Line

By DuPont™ Tedlar®. 

This racetrack’s new metal roof is now high performing after being refinished with DuPont™ Tedlar® film. 

When the Shanghai International Circuit needed their metal roof to be refinished, the owner was in a search for a product with track record performance.  Tedlar® self-adhering film was successfully qualified for this very reason.  

Tedlar® film was rigorously evaluated against PVC and TPO waterproof solutions, and was ultimately chosen for its superior durability, cleanability and uniform look and color.  

At the time of completion in 2004, the Shanghai International Circuit was the most expensive circuit facility in the world, costing $240 million USD. The roof was originally PVDF coated aluminum, which had begun to crack and peel away from the roof in recent years.  

Tedlar® was selected as a refinish material to protect this massive and important architectural investment for decades to come. Using Tedlar® film reduced both cost and time, as the roof did not need to be replaced, only laminated over.  

Tedlar® self-adhering PVF film’s superior performance guarantees long-lasting performance and like-new appearance for the Shanghai International Circuit.  

Project details 

• Area of Application: Building & Construction  

• Year of Construction: First Roof Coating: 2004, Refinished Roof: 2021  

• Location: Shanghai, China  

• Surface Area: Roof: 30,000 square-meter facility 

Learn more about DuPont™ Tedlar® in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit tedlar.com 

Original article source: DuPont™ Tedlar® 

About DuPont Tedlar® 

DuPont Tedlar® represents a portfolio of product solutions with over 60 years of service to the solar, aerospace, building & construction and many other markets. Our products deliver proven power and lasting value for the fast-growing photovoltaics sector. DuPont™ Tedlar® films provide superior surface protection for a variety of materials and industries, including construction, signage & graphics, transportation, healthcare and wallcoverings. We are committed to continuing to innovate through time-tested science and engineering to solve today’s challenges. To learn more about the Tedlar® business, please visit www.photovoltaics.dupont.com and www.tedlar.com.