The paper “An Updated Holistic Look at Old Assumptions: Insights from three new studies on roof albedo” will be presented by Ellen Thorp, MA, CAE,and Jason Wilen, AIA, CDT, RRO at the 2024 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. Included… Read More
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 island (UHI) effect. UHI is a phenomenon where urban areas… Read More
The EPDM Roofing Association Salutes the First Place Winner of the Metamorphosis Awards Multifamily Category
Photovoltaic System Added to Landmark Building in the Heart of Washington, D.C.
Posted By: Chris King August 6, 2023 Adding solar power to the rooftop of an existing building is always a challenging endeavor. Ensuring the roof is compatible with the photovoltaic system is critical. When the roof is on a historic… Read More
ERA’s 20th Anniversary
Reduce the Risk of Re-Roofing with Self-Adhered EPDM
Summer is here—the peak season for roofing projects. With the shortage of skilled labor facing the construction industry, it is more important than ever for roofing consultants to specify materials and installation practices that help complete installations on time. This… Read More
More Roofing Choices to Support Solar Power
Dark Membranes Can Be Used Throughout the Country Posted By: Louisa Hart August 6, 2023 Dangerous heat and record-setting demand are pushing urban grids to the limit this summer. Like our most recent past summers, 2023 is on track to… Read More
New research on roof albedo, insulation and energy efficiency
Since its founding almost 20 years ago, the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has been committed to providing science-based information about our products and their optimum use. Given the ongoing efforts to lessen the impact of operational carbon through increased energy… Read More
Historic Building Renovation Adds Green Roof
Western started the project by removing the building’s existing modified roof and flashings down to the deck. During the roof’s removal, it was discovered that the cementitious topping on the existing terra cotta roof was crumbling and unusable. Western was… Read More
New Roof Protects the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Posted By: RoofingAdmin February 12, 2023 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, commonly referred to as Woodstock, was a music festival held August 15–18, 1969, on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York. Billed as “Three Days of Peace &… Read More