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- Environmental Impact & Sustainability
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Design & Manufacturing
Not Just Black and White No One Fits All Color to Select Energy Efficient Roofing
There is no one-color-fits-all answer to energy-efficient roofing.
Protective Planning Installing Roofing Functions Support for Energy Requires Forethought
Installing Auxiliary roofing functions, such as support for energy producing equipment, requires forethought.
Energy Efficient Roof Designs with Single Ply Roof Membranes
Energy-efficient building design is becoming increasingly important as energy costs continue to escalate. In addition, energy efficiency is one of the primary building blocks for sustainable and green building design.
A White Roof Isn’t Always The Right Roof
“Reflective, cool roofs are environmentally responsible when properly insulated and installed in warmer climates. Roofing, like most industries, has many solutions to accommodate many sets of circumstances. The media must be responsible when looking for ways to conserve energy and… Read More
Sustainability and Roofing: Its Time Has Arrived
“In spring 1995, a group of roofing professionals from around the world with expertise in roof system design, roofing forensics, material manufacturing and material research convened in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss an emerging idea within the roofing community—sustainability.”
EPDM White Single-Plies: Meeting Market Trends
White EPDMs Offer Attractive Attributes for Roofing.
Roof Expenditure Compromises Can Lead to Long Term Headaches
The long-term performance of a roofing system could in many cases be predicted by the decisions made during the design phase of a school project. All too often compromises or oversights at this juncture can lead to a history of… Read More
Modified Bitumen and Sustainability Fact Sheet
90-mil EPDM Membrane vs. Three-ply Modified Bitumen Roofing
EPDM Membrane Production Materials and Manufacturing Processes
This paper will review the raw materials used in the production of EPDM based compounds used to manufacture single ply membranes for the commercial roofing industry. We will also give a brief overview of the manufacturing process which converts the… Read More