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EPDM Roofs - The No. 1 Choice for All Roofing Applications

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).
  • Over 1 billion square feet of new roof coverings in the United States annually
  • More than 500,000 warranted roof installations on 20 billion-plus square feet
 
Successful Track Record of Overall System Performance & Sustainability
EPDM has gained industry-wide acceptance and respect by providing immediate and long-term roofing solutions. As environmentalists and code regulators place more emphasis on the sustainable performance of building materials, EPDM continues to be the roofing material that stands the test of time. Characteristics that contribute to EPDM's overall system performance include:
  • Cyclical membrane fatigue resistance
  • High resistance to ozone, weathering and abrasion
  • Flexibility in low temperatures
  • Thermal shock durability
Thinking About Reflective Roofs?
 

February 2008
EPDM Remains Leader in NRCA Market Survey

January 2008
ERA Concludes Fifth Anniversary with New Research and Education Projects

November 2007
ERA to Present at Inaugural Energy Efficiency Global Forum

ERA Announces Results of First Phase of Recycling Research Project

September 2007
ERA Submits Comment on ASHRAE Green Building Standard

August 2007
ERA Names Kathy Prunty as Associate Executive Director

July 2007
Roofing Review - Volume #3, Issue #3

June 2007
ERA To Present at Canadian Roofing Technology Symposium

May 2007
Michael Ducharme Named New ERA Chairman

April 2007
ERA Introduces Hail Protection Performance White Paper

ERA Presents at 2007 RCI Convention

February 2007
EPDM maintains market lead in 'State of the Industry' survey

January 2007
Attend the 2007 CSI Show in Baltimore, Md..

A New Approach to Roof Life Cycle Analysis

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