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For Immediate Release Contact: Louisa Hart 301-646-2850 Louisaghart@gmail.com ERA Leadership Tours IBHS Research Center Industry Group Expands Expertise on Resilience Science WASHINGTON, DC, October 19, 2017 – The leadership and members of the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) toured the South… Read More

For Immediate Release Contact: Louisa Hart 301-646-2850 Louisaghart@gmail.com  ERA Leadership To Tour IBHS Research Facility Industry Group to be Briefed on Resilience Science   WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2017 – The leadership and members of the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA)… Read More

Interface is the technical journal of RCI, Inc. The association intends that Interface educate and inform, establish common ground for discussion, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and technical knowledge. A regular feature is the Industry Group Profile, a series… Read More

For Immediate Release Contact: Louisa Hart 301-646-2850 Louisaghart@gmail.com ERA Launches Resilience Website Industry Group Provides Clearinghouse for Resilience Information WASHINGTON, DC, May 8, 2017 – Responding to the heightened interest in and concern over the resilience of the built environment,… Read More

Mike DuCharme of Carlisle Construction Materials Named New ERA Chair WASHINGTON, D.C., February 2, 2017 – Mike DuCharme, Vice President – Product Marketing at Carlisle Construction Materials, has been named the new Chair of the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) by… Read More

White Paper Confirms Benefits of Dark Roofs in Cold Climates “Heating Penalty”, Moisture Accumulation Cited as Issues with Reflective Membranes Washington, DC, January 16, 2017 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is releasing a White Paper, “Cool Roofs in Northern… Read More

Buildings: Climate Resilience in 5 Steps As we continue to deal with the negative effects of climate change, architects and specifiers are starting to consider the importance of resilience when designing a building. A recent article published by Buildings magazine… Read More

Denver International Airport reroofed with EPDM after a hailstorm. After choosing EPDM membrane for the new roof, Nick Lovato, a Denver-based roofing consultant, is confident the EPDM roof will hold up well against the Denver weather extremes, and is optimistic… Read More

At its March 7 meeting, the Denver City Council approved a package of amendments to the ICC’s model codes that reflect the specific requirements and climate of the Denver area.

ERA Associate Executive Director, Ellen Thorp has published an article in Retrofit discussing the importance of being involved in the process of developing building codes and standards. Below is an excerpt from the article “Here are the principles we now… Read More