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ERA's 20th Anniversary
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ERA Recommends Updated Approach to UHI Mitigation
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EPDM and SOLAR: SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK
See MoreEPDM is helping to deliver solar power to two of the largest telescopes in the world, on the tallest mountain in Hawaii. Learn more about this challenging project, and the surprising discovery made by the observatory staff.
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"COOL" ROOFS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Read moreIt’s time to reflect on the real value of “cool roofs”. How do they factor into overall energy savings, and when are dark membranes the most energy efficient choice? Our science-based studies will help you make the right choice for your climate.
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ANNUAL RESILIENCE REPORT
Read MoreAs the United States faces the twin challenges of economic recovery in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and a predicted active hurricane season, the EPDM Roofing Association is releasing its 2020 edition of “Building Resilience: The Roofing Perspective.”
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EPDM AND SOLAR: A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP
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LONG-TERM SERVICE
Read moreHow long will an EPDM roof last? Lab testing and field samples say this membrane will work hard for thirty years or more.
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AN EPDM ROOF FOR EVERY CLIMATE
Read moreThere’s more to being green than black or white. EPDM is the only roofing material that offers solutions for ALL climates without the need for additional coatings or modifications.
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FULLY ADHERED OR MECHANICALLY FASTENED?
Read MoreWhich installation is best in an EPDM roofing system? This video shows the difference, and helps you make the correct choice for your building.
Recent Updates
Does the Color of Your Commercial Roof Really Matter?
For many years, architects, engineers and contractors believed that a roof’s color, especially the choice between black and white, significantly impacted a building’s environmental footprint by influencing the urban heat …Read MoreThe EPDM Roofing Association Salutes the First Place Winner of the Metamorphosis Awards Multifamily Category
Expanded IIBEC Paper
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EPDM: The Resilient Roofing Membrane
EPDM has gained industry-wide acceptance and respect by providing immediate and long-term roofing solutions. As more emphasis is placed on the sustainable performance of building materials, EPDM continues to be the roofing material that stands the test of time.
Versatile Roof System Assemblies
With three different assembly methods and two membrane color choices, there is an EPDM Roof for Every Climate. Choices include black or white EPDM, and assembly methods include ballasted, fully adhered, or mechanically fastened systems.
About EPDM Roofing Association (ERA)
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) represents the manufacturers of EPDM single-ply roofing products and their leading suppliers. Through ERA, the EPDM roofing industry speaks with a focused voice to provide technical and research support, offer dependable roofing solutions and communicate the longstanding attributes, consistency and value of EPDM roofing materials.