China Roofing & Waterproofing Expo — China’s leading platform for roofing systems, waterproofing, façades and high-performance building envelopes

China Roofing & Waterproofing Expo is the country’s flagship event dedicated to roofs, waterproofing and façades. It gathers the entire value chain — membrane and coating producers, insulation makers, drainage and safety suppliers, EPCs, developers, façade engineers, labs and insurers — to align durability, safety and efficiency targets with real-world design and installation practices. Visitors benchmark resistance to water ingress, wind uplift and UV, fire behaviour, acoustic and thermal performance, and learn how envelopes contribute to whole-building energy profiles. Showcases feature full-scale mock-ups and cut-away sections of build-ups, alongside live installations and QA walkthroughs, turning specifications into tangible details. The agenda connects “roof as an asset” concepts (green and accessible roofs, PV integration, rooftop MEP) with digital lifecycle tools (BIM-ready assemblies, FM playbooks), helping owners convert capex into predictable opex and longer warranties.

Themes span flat and pitched roofs; mechanically fastened, adhered and ballasted build-ups; inversion designs; spray-applied PU/polyurea; bitumen-polymer and single-ply TPO/PVC/EPDM membranes; primers and mastics. Below-grade and tunnel waterproofing, injection resins and bentonite systems stand next to façade air-/vapour-control layers and sealants. Thermal/acoustic insulation (mineral wool, EPS/XPS, PIR), fire stops and cavity barriers are paired with wind-load engineering and condensation control. Drainage covers internal/external and siphonic systems, with parapet details, snow retention and safety. Green roofs explore root-resistant layers, substrates, irrigation and maintenance, while PV integration (BIPV/BAPV) examines penetrations, fire ratings and warranties. Digital tracks focus on BIM libraries, standardized details, site QA apps, thermal/acoustic modelling and carbon accounting of envelopes.

Exhibitors include global brands in membranes and coatings, sealants, anchors and fixings, vapour/air barriers, insulation and drainage; suppliers of chemicals, stabilizers and fire protection; BIPV hardware and mounting firms. Buyers come from residential and commercial development, logistics parks, industrial campuses and public infrastructure. Engineering audiences include façade and roofing consultants, specifiers, fire and acoustic specialists, and commissioning agents. Independent labs, certification bodies and insurers add risk and compliance expertise, enabling side-by-side comparison of system warranties, QA procedures and service models. This blend makes the expo a practical marketplace for aligning specs, budget and lifecycle risk.

On display: SBS/APP bituminous sheets, single-ply TPO/PVC/EPDM, cold/hot-applied mastics, primers; vapour barriers, air-tightness layers, anti-condensation films; mechanical fasteners, adhesives, fire-safe details and expansion joints. Insulation ranges from mineral wool to PIR/XPS/EPS with tapered systems for drainage. Drainage products include internal/external outlets and siphonic solutions; safety covers snow guards and roof edge protection. Green roof kits provide root-resistant membranes, trays, geotextiles and irrigation. PV integration showcases mounting frames, penetrations, cable routing and fire separation. QA gear includes moisture meters, thermography, leak-detection, wind-uplift rigs and rain/impact booths, plus software for site checklists and photo records.

SNIEC’s high load-bearing floors, wide access and utility grids allow exhibitors to assemble large mock-ups, rain and wind test rigs, and live application zones. Conference rooms run parallel tracks on codes, details, fire safety and maintenance. Proximity to metro/airport, hotel capacity and venue services (rigging, rentals, translation, matchmaking) help convert demonstrations into specified systems and purchase orders.

The CNBWA curates standards-driven programming: node clinics for tricky penetrations and edge conditions, defect forensics on leaks and blistering, wind-uplift and fire-performance briefings, installer training and warranty models tied to periodic inspections. With developer and institute partners, the organizer maintains a vetted systems roster, pilots on real projects and guidance for specification/BIM adoption — giving foreign and domestic firms a clear route from compliance to scaled adoption.