BauderTHERMOFOL U FR
Bauder’s fire-retardant PVC single ply roofing membrane on a synthetic polyester reinforcement, for mechanically fastened, adhered or ballasted flat roofs. UK thicknesses 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 mm in Light Grey, Anthracite and Blue Grey.
Carbon and evidence
Product Evidence
Evidence currently held for the Bauder product record.
Recorded Carbon Result
A1–A3 GWP-total per m² of average THERMOFOL PVC-P membrane (2.01 kg/m²), per IBU EPD-BAU-20220193-IBC1-DE; product variance −24% / +55%
Indicator: GWP-total
A1–A3 covers raw-material supply, transport to manufacture and manufacturing. It is product-stage information, not a whole-life result.
Environmental Product Declaration
EPD recorded- Coverage
- Product family
- Declared unit
- 1 m² PVC-P roof membrane (average product, 2.01 kg/m²)
- Programme
- Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)
- Registration
- EPD-BAU-20220193-IBC1-DE
- Standard
- EN 15804+A2
- Valid until
- 2027-10-19
- Verification
- Third-party verified
German-language IBU product EPD declaring BauderTHERMOFOL U (12/15/18/20/24) and M as a production-weighted average; stated GWP-total variance −24% / +55% by product. Bauder’s own NBS Source listing attaches this declaration to the UK U FR grade.
Reported GWP Modules
Displayed as stored; modules are not added together here.
A1–A3
5.08 kgCO₂e
per 1 m² average PVC-P membrane (2.01 kg/m²)
Service Life — the B4 Replacement Input
35 years · manufacturer declared
≈2 installations over a 60-year building study period.
Comparison Status
This result should be displayed for information only and not ranked against another product.
- • The PCR and version are missing.
- • The carbon result is not linked to an evidence source.
- • The EPD is not linked to an evidence source.
Evidence Gaps
- •No A4–D lifecycle results are held beyond the product stage.
- •No product-specific circularity or material-health claims are recorded.
Design & Specification Notes
Qualitative notes for early design discussion. Not product-specific EPD evidence, and not a basis for numerical comparison.
Bauder’s fire-retardant PVC single ply roofing membrane on a synthetic polyester reinforcement, for mechanically fastened, adhered or ballasted flat roofs.
Typical Uses
- •Roof coverings
- •Waterproofing layer
- •Weather protection
Key Performance
High durability in wet exposure and wind uplift.
Specification Actions
- •Confirm the current EPD covers the selected product, finish and manufacturing route.
- •Calculate transport distances for primary materials.
- •Document material reuse or reclaimed content percentages.
Indicative Health & Indoor Air
Installation risks (torch application, hot-air welding) are the installer’s to manage; follow the current Bauder guidance.
Specification
- Finish
- PVC-P single ply membrane, polyester reinforced, FR grade
- Thickness
- 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8 mm
- Service life
- 35 years