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Sarnafil is born!
In Sarnen, Switzerland, reinforced thermoplastic membrane for roofing is an industry first and sets the standard.
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1964
WORLD-STAGE RECOGNITION
First large scale installation of Sarnafil membranes on the tent-like pavillions at the World's Fair Expo 64 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
1965
Membrane for Adhered Applications
The industry's first fiberglass mat-reinforced membrane is developed for the dimensional stability needed in adhered applications.
1966
Better Welds, Faster Installations
Industry’s first automatic hot-air seam welder (the Sarnamatic) is developed ensuring watertight integrity and reliability.
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Waterproofing Tunnels
Sarnafil is first membrane used for tunnel waterproofing at the Gei Tunnel in Switzerland. Thermoplastic Membranes are still considered the best tunnel waterproofing option around the world.
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Green "Vegetated" Roofs
The first commercial vegetated green roof is installed at a spa in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland using Sarnafil membrane and is still in service today.
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Sarnafil Comes to North America
The first Sarnafil roof system in North America is completed at First Methodist Church in Laconia, NH. Finally replaced in 2021 after 45 years!
1978
Greening Up the USA
The first Sarnafil Green "Vegetated" Roof in North America is installed at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH.
1979
A CLEANER
APPEARANCE
First and only thermoplastic membrane manufacturer to apply an thin layer of acrylic lacquer coating to finished membrane surfaces to help resist dirt retention.
1978
Color for Design Creativity
First single-ply membranes made in colors is introduced to the roofing industry to allow for more design freedom.
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Environmentally Friendly Adhesives
First thermoplastic membrane adhesive with low-VOC's and a one step application process for faster speed of installation.
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Advantages with Feltbacking
First thermoplastic membrane manufacturer to produce a feltbacked membrane to improve adhesion and possibly eliminate the need for cover board separation layers.
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Developing Industry Standards
Chairman of the first ASTM standards group for PVC membranes and approved the first single-ply consensus standard, called ASTM D4434.
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Better Than Metal
Sarnafil Décor Roof System is introduced to realistically simulate the look of standing seam metal roofs while providing the watertight protection of a single-ply system.
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IntRoducing The EnergySmart Roof®
This highly reflective white Sarnafil roof membrane offers enhanced energy efficiency and helped start a "Cool Roof" movement.
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Recycling Production Trimming
Ahead of its time, our first recycling program diverted membrane production trimmings and scrap from landfills, recycling the material into Sarnatred walkway mats.
2008
RhinoBond Induction System
Sarnafil is the first single-ply membrane to offer RhinoBond, a membrane penetration-free attachment system that improves wind uplift resistance and streamlines installation.
2007
Self-Adhered Waterproofing Membrane
Popular Sarnafil G 476 waterproofing membrane is now available in a self-adhered format, enhancing adhesion and installation productivity. Foam backing conforms to irregular surfaces.
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Full Scale
Recycling Program
The roofing industry's first and only recycling program that takes old PVC roofing membranes and turns them back into new membranes and walkway mats. By putting a small percentage into the backside of new membrane, we've diverted more than 80 million pounds headed for landfills.
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Self-Adhered
Roofing Membranes
Industry's first Peel & Stick PVC roofing membrane is introduced allowing for a VOC Free adhered roof application and a 50% decrease in installation times.
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Bigger equals faster
State of the art manufacturing equipment is installed to produce 10-foot wide membrane rolls to help contractors increase daily installation square footage and reduce the number of seams to hot-air weld for faster project installation times.
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A Noticeable Difference
In an effort to help customers stand out, colored Sarnafil membrane can be cut to any size and shape, such as a company's logo, and hot-air welded to the new roof surface.
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Wind In Your Sails
Sika Sarnafil announces partnering with WindSmart vented roof assemblies in an effort to harness the destructive power of wind to help keep the roof system on instead of blowing off. Covered by Sika's system warranty up to 20 years.
2018
A Flash Forward
Adding to the existing Sarnafil Self-Adhered Roof Membrane product line, self-adhered flashing rolls are introduced to provide an entirely VOC free adhered roof installation.
2017
Completing The Circle
Sarnafil membranes become the first single-ply roofing membranes to produce a more comprehensive Cradle to Grave EPD instead of the industry standard Cradle to Gate version.
2017
Innovative Re-cover Solutions
Go directly over old TPO, PVC and EPDM roofs without the added weight and cost of an added separation layer with Sikaplan FB3.
2016
An Innovative Step
Sarnafil Texured Membrane is introduced as the first thermoplastic roof membrane with an embossed texture over the entire sheet which can be mechanically-attached or adhered.
2016
Roll-on Performance
The first rolled-on liquid flashing for PVC membranes is introduced to make hard to flash roof details such as I-beams, angle irons and pipe clusters water-tight.
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Combining System Strengths
Sarnafil membranes when installed over approved SBS modified bitumen products produce a multi-layered, high performance solution that is one of the strongest for applications in severe weather areas of the country.
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Sarnafil Goes Platinum
Sarnafil membranes are first to receive the highest level of acheivement under the new NSF/ANSI sustainability standard, a rating of platinum.
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Energizing Roof Solutions
The world's first solar panel attachment system to single-ply membranes using a hot-air welded flange creates a lightweight, non-penetrating solution for building owners.
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Certified Recycled Content
The first and only commercial roofing company in the U.S. to receive third party certification from UL Environment quantifying recycled content in roofing membrane products.
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Innovative Fire Solutions
Go directly over a wood deck substrate without the added weight and cost of an added separation layer with the UL fire rated Sikaplan FRF.
2018
Another Bright Idea
Teaming up with Velux Commercial, Sika Sarnafil introduces a leak-free skylight solution to its customers that is also covered by Sika's system warranty up to 20 years.
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SarnaRoof® Flashing Adhesive DS 100
Sikafast 3341 is a self-mixing adhesive that bonds to Kynar, Hylar and other PVDF resin edge-metal finishes and comes in a dual-cartridge container. The mixing nozzle also comes with a special trowel attachment for a clean, no mess application.
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See what it looks like today!
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See it in action!
View the hybrid system cross-section
See the original Sarnamatic 611
Sikaplan® Board Plate
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Sarnafastener #12
Sarnatherm® ISO Insulation
Sarnacol® OM Board Adhesive
DensDeck® Prime
Vapor Retarder Adhesive CA
Vapor Retarder TA 138
Sarnacol® OM Feltback Membrane Adhesive
Sarnafil® G410-60 Feltback EnergySmart
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Sikafast 3341 Kynar Metal Adhesive
See the difference between FRF and TPO
View the solar mount
Sika® Solar Mount-1 (SSM1)
Sika® SolaClick
Wind Deflector Shield
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1. Sikaplan® Board Plate
2. Sarnafastener #12
3. Sarnatherm® ISO Insulation
4. Sarnacol® OM Board Adhesive
5. DensDeck® Prime
6. Vapor Retarder Adhesive CA
7. Vapor Retarder TA 138
8. Sarnacol® OM Feltback Membrane Adhesive
9. Sarnafil® G410-60 Feltback EnergySmart
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3. Sika® Solar Mount-1 (SSM1)
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2020
Hail To The King
Sarnafil membranes are the first PVC membranes to obtain approvals for Very Severe Hail (VSH) over gypsum board by FM Global.
See our hail gun test in action!
2023
Hot-Air Welding Made Clear!
Sika® Pro-Weld™ is a groundbreaking innovation in commercial single-ply roofing that uses thermochromic ink technology for visual verification of correct seam weld temperature and speed.
Pro-Weld™ Introductory Video
2023
stick' em up!
SarnaRoof® Flashing Adhesive DS 100 is a double-sided, pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive film designed specifically for use in adhering Sarnafil® or Sikaplan® bareback flashing membranes to approved substrates.
Sarnaroof® Flashing Adhesive DS 100
stuck on you!
2022
The Sika SolaRoof® System is a groundbreaking solar solution that combines the proven performance of Sarnafil and Sikaplan PVC roof assemblies with the industry’s most innovative PV racking system to bring Sika customers the only FM-approved and insured solar roof system.
FM Approved solar
2024
Sarnafil Self-Adhered Feltback is the latest addition to the Sarnafil Peel & Stick Membrane family. Perfect for eliminating pails of adhesive on steep slope Décor Roof Systems.
See the Decor Roof System
2022
One Dek insulated roof deck systems offer a proven alternative to traditional, multi-layer, low slope roofing systems. This revolutionary approach to roofing construction provides a complete roof in only two components to simplify the design.
All decked out!
2022
Emseal roofJoint is a patented dual-seal, double-flanged, extruded nitrile PVC (NPVC) alloy system for sealing expansion joints in roofs, plaza assemblies and green roofs.
fILLING IN THE GAPS
SARNAFIL SELF-Adhered
feltback membrane
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