The massive brick complex in Owatonna, Minnesota, that currently serves as its city hall has an interesting past. According to Aaron Fitzloff, facility manager for the City of Owatonna, the structure was originally built in 1886 as the Minnesota Public… Read More
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New Roof System Addresses Challenges at Clarkson University’s Athletic Facility
How do you put a new roof on a 66,300-square-foot hyperbolic paraboloid? It takes a lot of skill, a lot of attention to safety, and the right choice of a roofing membrane — especially when the roof has to protect… Read More
New Roof Systems Top University of Minnesota’s Renovated Pioneer Hall
Pioneer Hall is a central fixture on the University of Minnesota campus. Built in 1934, the five-story structure serves as a freshman dormitory and dining hall. The building was almost totally rebuilt as part of a $104 million renovation project… Read More
PROTECTING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FROM MONSTER STORMS: BLOG
The twin disasters of Hurricane Laura and the ongoing Covid-19 epidemic have created unprecedented challenges for communities along the Gulf Coast. While Laura passed between the major cities of New Orleans and Houston, more than 600,000 homes lay in the… Read More
NRCA CHOOSES EPDM FOR ITS PROCERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Three years ago, Reid Ribble, then the newly-appointed CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), was the guest speaker at a meeting of ERA’s leadership. During his remarks, Ribble laid out his vision for the roofing industry, focusing on… Read More
Back to Work on America’s Roofs Infographic
A coalition of leading roofing industry associations has launched an initiative which recommends key policies to stimulate the economy through the roofing industry.
ERA Statement on Racial Equality and Justice
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) supports the evolving national debate designed to move us towards a more equitable society, where justice is guaranteed for every individual. Working with our allied groups like NRCA, our commitment as members of the roofing… Read More
Back to Work on America’s Roofs – Position Paper
The U.S. roofing industry employs more than 1.1 million Americans and stands ready to get back to work to protect homes and businesses across the country. Importantly, the industry has developed guidelines that will enable us to continue providing the… Read More
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Features a Striking Standing Seam Metal Roof
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provides rehabilitation services to help patients recovering from severe conditions including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, strokes, and cancer. The organization’s new 25,000-square-foot outpatient facility in Burr Ridge, Illinois, features a unique, uplifting roof design… Read More
Case Study: EPDM Protects Luxury Apartment Building in Pittsburgh
With business travel increasing, and growth expected to continually rise through 2022, business travelers are on the lookout for more comfortable, secure, and longer-term lodging at their destinations. Kossman Development Company and BridgeStreet Global Hospitality had this in mind when… Read More