Climate zone is not a footnote in the design process. It is a primary driver of material selection. In hotter parts of the country where there are more cooling-degree days — ASHRAE climate zones (ACZ) 1–2 and sometimes zone 3… Read More
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Longevity & Long Term Performance
Rethinking Roofing: Why Service Life Matters More Than First Cost
Image credit: Hutchinson Design Group Focusing on upfront cost can lead to short-lived roof systems. A more strategic approach prioritizes durability, material performance and installation quality to maximize long-term value. When engineering and maintenance managers consider roof systems, the initial… Read More
Survey, Research Confirm EPDM Roofing Membranes Last 38 Years
A comprehensive new survey of 569 roofing professionals combined with extensive laboratory research confirms that properly installed and maintained EPDM roofing membranes routinely deliver at least 38 years of service life — with many installations exceeding 40, 45, and even 50 years. The findings, released… Read More
ERA Announces New Service Life
569 roofing professionals and four decades of laboratory testing validate exceptional durability of properly installed EPDM systems A new survey of 569 roofing professionals combined with extensive laboratory research confirms that properly installed and maintained EPDM roofing membranes routinely deliver… Read More
The voice of experience: Roofing professionals confirm decades of research
Ask roofing contractors, consultants and designers how long EPDM membranes last, and you’ll get remarkably consistent answers that align closely with four decades of scientific research. In 2025, the EPDM Roofing Association conducted a comprehensive EPDM membrane service life survey… Read More
New Survey and Research Confirm EPDM Roof Membranes Last At Least 38 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Media Contact: Natalie Judd, 203-605-9515, natalie [at] bigvoicecomm [dot] com New Survey and Research Confirm EPDM Roof Membranes Last At Least 38 Years 569 roofing professionals and four decades of laboratory testing validate exceptional durability of… Read More
New Roof Protects the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
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
EPDM System’s Long-Term Performance Reveals Important Lessons
For most of us, turning 40 is something of a milestone. Maybe a time for a party, some soul-searching and usually a lot of brave talk about how 40 is the new 30. Regardless, we have crossed into undeniable middle… Read More
How to Optimize Roof Performance with Timely Repairs
Fall weather got a little strange in some parts of the country, and with everything else that’s been going on, the roof preventive maintenance might have slipped down the schedule. But don’t despair. While most major commercial roofing work occurs… Read More
Tracking Roofing Performance
“There are lots of factors that will influence your choices for your upcoming roofing projects, including satisfaction with what is in place and the guidance of local roofing contractors and roofing consultants. With a little luck, you will achieve that… Read More