Products are assessed based on their performance across five major categories:
The NSF/ANSI 347 standard provides a rigorous framework for architects, specifiers, and building owners to identify roofing products with reduced environmental impacts. The 2021 version represents the latest consensus-based updates from the NSF Joint Committee on Sustainable Single Ply Roofing . Key Evaluation Criteria nsfs 347 2021
Measures operational efficiency, including water use, energy consumption, and waste management. Products are assessed based on their performance across
Roofing membranes, such as those from manufacturers like Duro-Last , earn points based on their adherence to these criteria. They are then awarded one of four certification levels: Silver Gold (e.g., the white Duro-Last membrane) Platinum Importance in Sustainable Building Ralph M. Paroli - Standards Council of Canada Roofing membranes, such as those from manufacturers like
Focuses on the service life and resilience of the roofing system.