Universal Studios beats the sun in Orlando

Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., includes 40 roofs made with DuPont™ Elvaloy® KEE.

The destructive force of intense UV concentrations and extreme heat produced by the Florida sun were primary considerations in the installation of more than 40 roofs at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. So FiberTite® single-ply roof, the only proven single-ply performer under these tough conditions, was chosen for the job. This highly durable, easily installed roof membrane today covers more than 150 million square feet of roof, providing high weatherability with maximum light reflectivity for high energy savings.

High performance membrane technology offers both long- and short-term economies with superior performance

For more than 40 years, the Seaman Corporation has been manufacturing single-ply membranes that must survive in extremely hostile environments like nuclear waste holding tanks, oil and chemical holding tanks and ponds, mining conveyor belts and inflatable boats. Seaman also is the world's largest supplier of architectural fabrics to the fabric structure industry, where the single-ply membrane functions as the roof itself, rather than just as the water and weatherproofing membrane.

Using advanced technology, the Seaman Corporation has created economical ways of building into its FiberTite® single-ply roof membrane a level of endurance and performance factors that is well beyond other single-ply roofing membranes. The end user benefits from using FiberTite® in that the initial installation cost is very competitive and the proven long-term durability provides long lasting value.

Superior fabric, compounding and coating technology for supreme toughness

Seaman-developed fabric technology and a proprietary ethylene interpolymer alloy (EIP) coating based on DuPont Elvaloy® KEE ketone ethylene ester are combined to make the FiberTite® membrane, which is unequaled for total all-around performance. FiberTite® is based on a weft reinforced polyester fabric, not merely a loose scrim supported sheet. Even when punctured, the fabric is engineered to "rope up" and keep tears down to just inches rather than major ruptures as is the case with many common membranes. This tough polyester fabric provides excellent dimensional stability and resistance to abrasion and thermal shock damage as well. Its light color reflects heat to facilitate energy savings.

The exclusive FiberTite® priming and coating process forms a molecular bond between the fabric and the coating, which eliminates wicking and prohibits the entry of destructive moisture or chemical solutions into the membrane.

FiberTite's EIP coating formulation is an outgrowth of the Seaman Corporation's XR-5 pond liner membrane, which is recognized in the chemical containment industry as the state of the art for chemical resistance. No other single-ply membrane can live up to FiberTite® resistance to such brutal rooftop pollutants as jet fuel (JP-4), hydrocarbons, restaurant and food processing fats and oils, as well as many other common rooftop vented contaminants. The exclusive EIP coating formulation is also superior in resisting heavy doses of direct UV light, which can cause blistering and cracking, fungus and organic contamination.

Installation system to match the membrane

FiberTite® is mechanically attached to the roof deck with Seaman approved fasteners and specifically designed stress plates. The Seaman-designed roof system provides fast, precise and efficient installation for the contractor and minimizes the opportunities of installation error. This patented system has proven itself repeatedly in meeting the expectations of the specifier, roofing contractor and building owner in optimizing the cost/benefit ratio and has earned FM Class I and UL Class A ratings, along with meeting every other major code requirement known.

Factory welded roofing membrane rolls with a patented installation tab system in 10-ft, 15-ft and 20-ft widths by 102-ft length maximize roof coverage and minimize the amount of thermal field welding needed to complete the job. A complete line of installation accessories plus 58-ft by 100-ft long untabbed rolls of FiberTite® membrane are also available. Special length panels and rolls can be made to fit the customer's job requirements.