A vinyl roof membrane is a polyvinyl chloride

Polyvinyl chloride

Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is a thermoplastic polymer. It is a vinyl polymer constructed of repeating vinyl groups having one hydrogen replaced by chloride. Polyvinyl chloride is the third most widely produced plastic, after polyethylene and polypropylene. PVC is widely used in...

 (PVC) roofing membrane used in commercial construction. Vinyl roofing membranes have been around for over 40 years in the U.S. and longer in Europe. The British Board of Agrément

British Board of Agrément

The British Board of Agrément is a UK body issuing certificates for construction products and systems and providing inspection services in support of their designers and installers.- Agrément certificate :...

states that certain vinyl roof membranes "should have a life in excess of 30 years." Vinyl roofs are also the only type of commercial roofing product that has an active recycling program in place.