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“There have been many changes in the regulations governing materials used in the low-slope commercial roofing industry in recent years. The regulations set maximum allowable amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that products may contain. Complicating matters further is the… Read More

Installing Auxiliary roofing functions, such as support for energy producing equipment, requires forethought.  

In just a few short years, recycling EPDM roof membrane has transformed from a nascent concept full of potential into a cost-efficient, environmentally sound reality that is being embraced by roofing professionals on tear-off re-roof projects across the United States… Read More

What material can support a vehicle going 120 mph through a steaming desert and still be flexible at -45 degrees C. (-49 degrees F.)? For roofing applications, materials must also have a high degree of weatherability – especially resistance to… Read More

“As roof designers place more emphasis on LCA and cradle-to-cradle concepts, EPDM’s combination of low installation cost and lifetime economic value, durability, installation ease, design flexibility, and recyclability make it an economic and sustainable choice.”

“Today’s construction climate places a heavy emphasis on green, sustainable building practices. For example, a building’s roof was once thought of as just a means to keep the building dry, but not anymore. The impact a roof can have on… Read More

A brand-new study of roof systems conducted on behalf of the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) provides tangible proof of the long-term performance capability of EPDM roof systems. The study concluded that all of the systems examined were still performing as… Read More

For the past decade, reflective roofing materials have stolen the headlines in terms of energy-efficient roofing. Organizations such as the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) and the U.S. Department of Energy and its ENERGY STAR program have been diligent in… Read More

Playing on the recent election, “Joe the Architect” actually believes that specifying a cool-roof membrane allows him to perform an environmental good. Nothing could be further from the truth. The lemming like nature of the design community and, more importantly,… Read More

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.