If you ask a random local where to do in downtown Xining in addition to Qinghai Lake and Tar Temple, then most people will mention Xining’s Internet celebrity check-in place – Tangdao 637.

Xining Tang Road is the most popular is the top of the pedestrian street, shaped like a water cube roof

Here the editor wants to say proudly,

Xining Tangdao roofing is produced by Yexing.

What is the material of this roof?

I believe everyone is no stranger

That’s right, it’s the same material as the water cube.

It’s called ETFE (ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer)

What exactly is the charm of ETFE,

It can be so popular with architects.

The thickness of ETFE film is usually less than 0.20mm,

It is a transparent membrane.

So thin, is it strong?
Black belt in taekwondo

Ice hockey experiment

glass
VS
ETFE

ETFE wins
How is ETFE installed?
At present, the common architectural application of ETFE is to make an air pillow, the ETFE film is installed in a metal frame, each unit can be independently illuminated and operated, and the light source can be located on either side of the plastic cladding. This means that ETFE film buildings can be illuminated with natural light during the day and can achieve a light show with multiple effects at night.

IsTFE easy to get dirty?
ETFE’s low coefficient of friction prevents dust from adhering to the surface and has excellent self-cleaning properties.

Is ETFE afraid of birds?
That’s a good question
Fear! Of course I’m afraid!
But this one is not difficult for smart designers.
Usually the membrane structure of the flat roof will be equipped with a birdproof wire on the aluminum profile frame, and the bird will be the first choice to stand on the line.

There are still people who are still curious,
Why can’t I see how it inflates, where is the inflatable port?
This is to test everyone’s eyesight.
The editor can only help here.