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
Recent Updates
The EPDM Roofing Association Salutes the First Place Winner of the Metamorphosis Awards Multifamily Category
New JM Fit Membrane Covers Chicago-Area Post Office
Description: The Barrington, IL, United States post office demanded a quick, easy-to-install product that would withstand harsh and windy Chicago-area winters as well as blistering summer heat. The existing roof was a standard 60 mil fully adhered EPDM roofing system…. Read More
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
Nova Scotia Middle School’s Roof Withstands Two Major Storms
The late summer and early fall months on North America’s Eastern Seaboard can be a spectacularly beautiful time of year marked by beautiful foliage, warm days, and cool nights. Unless of course, an Atlantic hurricane rolls in for a visit…. Read More
Case Study: JM’s extruded EPDM enters market to fulfill demand for a complete, consistent product line
Description: EPDM: It is one of the most versatile and proven membranes for commercial new and re-roof low-slope applications – a favored system where weatherability through a wide range of temperatures and conditions is critical. Today, a full line of… Read More
ERA’s 20th Anniversary
Case Study: JM EPDM Selected for Enhanced Durability and Weathering
Description: This 32-story Class “A” signature office building with its prestigious Denver address is home to many of Denver’s most prominent professional corporations. Tenants have access to numerous restaurants, retailers, hotels, an innovative 7,500 s.f. fitness center, a Starbucks, and… Read More
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

