The story of a roofing material can begin long before it reaches a roof.
At Leadax, recycled PVB from safety glass becomes a raw material for waterproofing. A new use for a resource that still has value.
Polyvinyl butyral — PVB — is the strong plastic interlayer used in laminated safety glass, including windscreens and building glass.
When that glass reaches the end of its use, the PVB can still be valuable. Leadax uses recycled PVB in its products, giving this material a new role in waterproofing.
WATCH THE PROCESS
See how waste PVB from laminated safety glass is transformed into Leadax waterproofing products.
Watch on YouTube ↗PVB is recovered from safety glass waste.
Recycled PVB becomes a raw material for Leadax waterproofing products.
The material performs a new role in roof and wall details.
Products are designed so their materials can be recycled into new Leadax products.
Planning an end-of-life route? Speak to Leadax about collection and recycling options for your project. Recovery depends on how materials are removed, separated and collected.
Material choice is one part of the picture. Leadax’s production facility is also equipped with more than 1,500 solar panels.
We keep looking for ways to improve our products and the way they are made. Sustainability is an ongoing responsibility, from development through to the next use.
Consider the source of the raw materials, alongside the performance required for your detail.
Review the relevant product information and installation guidance for your specification.
Think about access, removal and material separation before the building reaches its next chapter.
Explore the products in use and the guidance for putting them to work.
