The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) announced the leadership transition of Chair of the Board of Directors to Nick Parent, director of product management at Amrize Building Envelope. Mike Ducharme, former vice president of marketing at Carlisle Construction Materials, was the… Read More
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Holistic Roof System Design and Sustainable Roofing Assemblies (formerly known as black roofs vs white roofs)
Although the discussion over roof color has shifted toward holistic roof system design and sustainable assemblies, the older “black vs. white” framing still shapes policy and perception. Revisiting these simplistic arguments helps explain why some stakeholders maintain this view, despite… Read More
Emerging Trends in EPDM Roofing
Sustainability was a pervasive theme in 2024, leading to significant progress in research dissemination, advocacy, media engagement, and sustainability initiatives—all of which continue to point EPDM as the gold standard for roofing. “While new technologies emerge in the roofing industry,… Read More
Unexpected Warming From Land Radiative Management
Abstract “Land radiative management” (LRM)—deliberately increasing surface albedo to decrease temperatures—has been proposed as a form of geoengineering to mitigate the effects of regional warming. Here, we show that, contrary to expectations, LRM causes temperatures to increase in surrounding regions…. Read More
ERA Joins Roofing Industry Leaders, Advocates on Capitol Hill
The EPDM Roofing Association proudly sponsored Roofing Day in D.C., joining industry peers to advocate for critical workforce solutions, tax reforms, and sustainability initiatives directly with lawmakers, reinforcing the vital role roofing plays in building America’s future. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The EPDM… Read More
ERA Strengthens Industry Connections at 2025 IIBEC Convention
The EPDM Roofing Association highlighted its commitment to industry collaboration by attending the 2025 IIBEC Convention, connecting with peers and exploring cutting-edge topics shaping the future of roofing and building enclosures. ******************************************************************************************** The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) actively supports the… Read More
An Updated Holistic Look at Old Assumptions: Insights from Three New Studies on Roof Albedo
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
From an afterthought to essential: Proper care and maintenance of roofs can help extend the life of an education facility
The average school building in the United States is expected to last about 60 years, sheltering at least two generations of students that pass through its doors. Structures built from brick, stone, high-quality masonry and other durable materials, maintained with… Read More
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