Research & Resources

The hurricanes that pounded portions of the East Coast of the United States in recent years left record-setting destruction in their wake. But they also taught valuable, if painful, lessons about resilience — what works, what doesn’t, and what’s needed… Read More

The twin disasters of Hurricane Laura and the ongoing Covid-19 epidemic have created unprecedented challenges for communities along the Gulf Coast. While Laura passed between the major cities of New Orleans and Houston, more than 600,000 homes lay in the… Read More

Three years ago, Reid Ribble, then the newly-appointed CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), was the guest speaker at a meeting of ERA’s leadership. During his remarks, Ribble laid out his vision for the roofing industry, focusing on… Read More

Tax Credit to Help Roofing Industry and Boost the Economy NEW YORK, N.Y. – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has joined a coalition of leading associations and businesses across the home improvement, roofing manufacturing, and construction industries, led by the… Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – June 1, 2020. As the United States faces the twin challenges of economic recovery in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, and a potentially active hurricane season, the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is releasing its 2020 edition… Read More

The Coronavirus Crisis is presenting Americans, both individually and collectively, with unprecedented challenges. As municipalities, states and the Federal Government struggle to protect both our lives and our economy, a patchwork of frequently revised emergency orders and “guidances” have emerged…. Read More

The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is urging the Trump Administration to “issue guidance that clarifies essential businesses, services and workers, and that this guidance recognize the role of the roofing industry in protecting U.S. families and employers.” In a letter… Read More