Permanent membranes for tensile architecture
Our high-performance solutions enable architects and designers to build modern, sustainable, and high-quality iconic structures. Whether the design vision is centered on interior comfort, abundant natural light or maximizing wireless signal performance, our material solutions and support give the long-term confidence, value, and performance you need. Our products are designed with an understanding of the specific needs of your industry as well as occupants and other stakeholders.
Roofing membranes
SHEERFILL® Architectural Membranes provide a lightweight, permanent tensioned material for all types of structures. The composite material enables lightweight construction that allows high levels of natural light into interior spaces while also reducing cooling loads by reflecting the sun's energy. With no painting or regular cleaning required, our roofing membranes deliver a low-maintenance, long-term solution with unmatched design freedom and enhanced building performance.
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Our SHEERFILL permanent tensioned membrane structure are an important part of the construction process in the sports, transportation, retail and specialty markets. Made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), SHEERFILL Architectural Membranes fabrics are available in a range of strengths and light transmission levels to provide total freedom of design.
ILLUMINATE is made by laminating PTFE (TEFLON®) films to PTFE-coated fiberglass. Like other SHEERFILL® Architectural Membranes, Illuminate is watertight and helps keep the elements out, and has a Class A fire rating. Its specialized design provides high strength, long life, and the flexibility to add a range of colors.
Made from a composite material made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), SGM Shade Mesh materials are used in façades and shading applications including custom façades, modular façades, architectural umbrellas and more. The mesh construction allows for more natural light and air to circulate through the fabric.
Interior membrane acoustical solutions
FABRASORB Acoustical Membranes keep acoustical disturbance to a minimum while interiors remain cool and full of natural light. When used as a liner in SHEERFILL® Architectural Membrane systems, it works as an integral part of the roof to provide enhanced building performance and comfort. It typically lasts for over 20 years with low maintenance needs and Class A fire safety.
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Originally designed to reduce noise and reverberations in stadiums, the Fabrasorb material also enhances the thermal characteristics of fabric roof systems. The Fabrasorb acoustical membrane is made using fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene composites for a translucent, non-combustible finish with long-life characteristics.
Fabric Façade solutions
Providing enhanced building performance and comfort, our façade mesh and architectural fabrics reduce solar heat gain while maximizing daylight, airflow, visibility, and privacy. With a typical lifespan of over 20 years, low maintenance requirements, and Class A ratings for fire safety, they are a reliable and flexible design solution for developments that also reduces energy consumption.
Our Products
ILLUMINATE is made by laminating PTFE (TEFLON®) films to PTFE-coated fiberglass. Like other SHEERFILL® Architectural Membranes, Illuminate is watertight and helps keep the elements out, and has a Class A fire rating. Its specialized design provides high strength, long life, and the flexibility to add a range of colors.
Made from a composite material made of fiberglass and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), SGM Shade Mesh materials are used in façades and shading applications including custom façades, modular façades, architectural umbrellas and more. The mesh construction allows for more natural light and air to circulate through the fabric.
Never-stopping Research & Development
Speed-to-market keeps your competitive edge sharp. Long testing and approval times can cause delays. Our composite solutions are already certified with many regulations, and our team of expert material scientists and engineers can accelerate insights, prototyping, environmental testing, and analytical testing while focusing on specific real application testing to ensure you have the best solution possible. Working together as your partner, we can improve your products and design a solution made for the future.
Prototyping & Testing Capabilities
Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions develops custom application testing based on each of our partner’s product uses in order to create the best possible solution. Some tests that are included but are not limited to environmental, durability, and reliability testing to give you peace of mind making sure that products work in the hardest environments. Our testing begins during the co-development process to develop relevant tests and gather data that allows us to create market-ready solutions quickly.
Engineering Challenges
We work to solve your challenges wherever they may be Saint-Gobain Composite Solution multi-material products are designed for manufacturers who strive for optimal performance and efficiency in processes or operational environments with challenging conditions involving friction control, dielectric insulation, barrier protection, and non-stick release.
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