Research & Resources

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

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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

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

Posted By: RoofingAdmin February 12, 2023 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, commonly referred to as Woodstock, was a music festival held August 15–18, 1969, on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York. Billed as “Three Days of Peace &… Read More

The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of service to the roofing industry, building on its foundation of science-based research to expand its focus on sustainability. This will include further investigation of the complex and inconsistent temperature assessment protocols that… Read More