In late May, a coalition led by the ICC and supported by ERA sent a letter to the House Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. Signed by nearly 40 organizations representing state/local, housing, manufacturing, contractor, sustainability, engineering, design, and… Read More
Recent Updates
Roofing Day 2024
Roofing professionals met on Capitol Hill recently for Roofing Day, advocating for industry interests directly to Congress. Expert speakers and panelists provided insights, preparing attendees for meetings with congressional members and staff. The event was attended by nearly 250 individuals,… Read More
Building A Sustainable Future
So far, the winter of 2023/2024 has followed a well-established pattern of extreme weather events that have become the norm during the past decades. Hurricane-force winds and powerful waves have eroded beaches on both coasts, and torrential rains are flooding… Read More
Industry Survey on Re-Roofing Business Activity Needs Info from Contractors and Consultants
A leading coalition of roofing associations is continuing the Quarterly Market Index Surveys, designed to provide a barometer of the industry’s business conditions. The one-of-a-kind poll follows a successful effort that started in 2021, drawing on the views of contractors… Read More
IIBEC Convention 2024
The IIBEC Convention 2024 showcased diverse topics ranging from Building Enclosure Technology to Roofing to Sustainability, offering attendees over 28 hours of invaluable education. A standout session, “An Updated Holistic Look at Old Assumptions: Insights from three new studies on… Read More
ERA Publishes Guide to Sustainable Roofing Systems
Report Details Impact of Roof Albedo on Urban Heat Islands and Energy Efficiency Washington, D.C., March 8, 2024 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is publishing “The View From the Roof: Building a Sustainable Future”, a comprehensive guide to… Read More
Q4 2023 Market Index Survey for Reroofing Shows Stability or Growth
The results for the Q4 2023 Market Index Survey for Reroofing are now available. Below are a few topline highlights of the recent survey. Respondent Demographics: Business Type: Roofing contractors comprised 72% of respondents; roofing consultants comprised 28% of respondents…. Read More
International Roofing Expo 2024
The recent International Roofing Expo (IRE) featured 45+ educational sessions across nine tracks covering diverse topics from General Business to Workplace Safety. ERA staff Jason Wilen and Ellen Thorp actively engaged at the event, attending the ROOFPAC reception, meeting with… Read More
Black EPDM roofing is still a great support for solar arrays
High above the beautiful beaches of Hawaii, the W.M. Keck Observatory sits on the upper slopes of the inactive volcano Mauna Kea. The observatory is home to two telescopes designed “to observe the universe with unprecedented power and precision.” The location… Read More
A New Approach to Codes for Low-Slope Commercial Roof Systems
AFTER HURRICANE IAN devastated parts of Florida in 2022, almost before the winds had subsided and the floodwaters receded, the predictable discussion of building codes began. Most of the conversation centered on why the devastation was so widespread, especially after… Read More