Washington, D.C. – August 26, 2026 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has initiated a field-based research study designed to improve scientific understanding of the long-term performance of EPDM membranes and explore methods for estimating their remaining service life in commercial roofing systems…. Read More
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EPDM Roofing Association Announces Nine Standout Projects as Best in EPDM Roofing Award Winners
Washington, D.C. – August 20, 2026 – The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) today announced the winners of its inaugural Best in EPDM Roofing 2026 Awards, recognizing nine standout EPDM roofing projects from across the United States. Launched in 2026, the Best in EPDM Roofing… Read More
Roofing and Energy Codes Are Missing Balance
As architects, we continually strive to create buildings that are not only aesthetically pleasing and functional but also resilient and sustainable. One area that often poses challenges is the design of low-slope roofs because requirements set by building codes, energy-conservation… Read More
Maximizing Roof Performance: Climate, Maintenance and Reroofing Strategy
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
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
EPDM Roofing Association Appoints Amrize R&D Leader Dev Barpanda as Board Chair
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dev Barpanda, vice president of research and development at Amrize Building Envelope, as Chair of the ERA Board of Directors. Barpanda succeeds Nick Parent, director of product management… 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