THE GROWING AWARENESS of climate change, as well as the related issues of urban heat islands and steadily increasing energy costs, has led to a growing interest in the effectiveness of reflective, or “cool” roofs (i.e., roofs that are designed… Read More
ERA Initiatives
ERA is involved in a variety of efforts, this “ERA Initiatives” page reflects larger efforts that ERA has provided significant leadership on.
Coalition Urges Support for Sustainable Building Energy Codes
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
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
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
An updated holistic look at old assumptions: Insights from three new studies on roof albedo. Presented at the 2024 IIBEC convention.
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
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
ERA Technical Bulletin 103
ERA Technical Bulletin 102
ERA Technical Bulletin 101
New Literature Review on Cool Roofs, UHIE, and Energy Efficiency
ERA recently commissioned a literature review, working with the Department of Construction Science and Management at Clemson University. This literature review conducted a thorough investigation of published data and models designed to understand the impact of membrane color on… Read More
New research on roof albedo and urban heat islands
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 and intensifying efforts to lessen the impact of climate change, three… Read More