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Recent News, Environmental Impact & Sustainability

An ERA Recycling Initiative

Professional Roofing
April 11, 2007
Tom Hutchinson
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“Construction waste management quickly is becoming a significant concern not only for the construction industry but for roofing contractors. According to Engineering News-Record, 136 million tons of construction debris are created annually and the cost of virgin materials continues to increase.”

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Versatile Roof System Assemblies


With three different assembly methods and two membrane color choices, there is an EPDM Roof for Every Climate. Choices include black or white EPDM, and assembly methods include ballasted, fully adhered, or mechanically fastened systems.

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BALLASTED EPDM ROOFS

The EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) single-ply rubber roofing membrane has been an appealing choice of the low-slope commercial roofing industry for over 40 years.

The number one roofing choice of architects, roof consultants and contractors for both new construction and replacement roofing projects according to market surveys from Building Design and Construction, and Roofing/Siding/Insulation magazines, and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

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SYSTEM PERFORMANCE & SUSTAINABILITY

EPDM has gained industry-wide acceptance and respect by providing immediate and long-term roofing solutions. As more emphasis is placed on the sustainable performance of building materials, EPDM continues to be the roofing material that stands the test of time.

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About ERA

The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) represents the manufacturers of EPDM single-ply roofing products and their leading suppliers. Through ERA, the EPDM roofing industry speaks with a focused voice to provide technical and research support, offer dependable roofing solutions and communicate the longstanding attributes, consistency and value of EPDM roofing materials.

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