“In spring 1995, a group of roofing professionals from around the world with expertise in roof system design, roofing forensics, material manufacturing and material research convened in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss an emerging idea within the roofing community—sustainability.”
Recent Updates
EPDM’s Flash to the Future
Advances in seaming, fastening technology improve EPDM installation.
Rubber Roofing Performance on the Rise
“The performance of EPDM roofing has improved dramatically over the past 20 years, according to a study examining the warranty records of the industry’s largest rubber roofing manufacturers.”
Warranty Records Show EPDM Performing Well
A study that examined the warranty records of two major U.S. EPDM suppliers showed the cost of maintaining an EPDM roof over 10 years to be almost negligible.
EPDM White Single-Plies: Meeting Market Trends
White EPDMs Offer Attractive Attributes for Roofing.
Cool Roofing More Than a Black and White Debate Urban Heat Island Effect Trumping Insulation Argument
Energy efficiency is likely to be a simmering issue as August’s massive power outage promises to spark widespread debate over enacting an updated national energy policy. And while reflective, cool roofing surfaces remain a hot trend-especially in warm-weather climates-the goal… Read More
EPDM Roof System Performance an Update of Historical Maintenance Costs
One of the most important steps in roof design involves selecting the best roof system for specific building conditions and building owner needs. In order to make the optimum selection, the designer must evaluate the costs and benefits of the… Read More
Moving to the Top of the Class
“As with the institutional and commercial buildings they protect, roofing systems have been in a continual state of technological advancement for the past 20 years. One prevalent example of this trend is the ongoing improvement of ethylene propylene diene terpolymer… Read More
EPDM is A Flexible Choice for Today’s Roofing Solutions
“Since the early 1960s, the EPDM single-ply rubber roofing membrane has been an appealing choice in the commercial roofing industry. EPDM manufacturers have ensured the product’s success by continually investing in technological innovations to improve both overall performance and installation… Read More
Roof Expenditure Compromises Can Lead to Long Term Headaches
The long-term performance of a roofing system could in many cases be predicted by the decisions made during the design phase of a school project. All too often compromises or oversights at this juncture can lead to a history of… Read More