December 2011New VOC regulations in effect January 1st Read more.
August 2010New Data Demonstrates the Long-Term Service Life of EPDM Read more.
July 2010New Life Cycle Data Shows Outstanding EPDM Performance In Reducing Environmental Impact Read more.
May 2010ERA Supports Building Star Energy Rebate Act Read more.
March 2010ERA Introduces New Web Site Sections Read more.
March 2010EPDM Roof Recycling - Advancing Beyond Potential Read more.
February 2010ERA Announces Recycling of Five Million Square Feet of EPDM Read more.
November 2009Mike Ducharme of Carlisle Syntec Named New ERA Chairman Read more.
September 2009ERA Adds West Development Group to Recycling Council Read more.
June 2009ERA Names Ellen Thorp as Associate Executive Director Read more.
May 2009ERA Applauds Chicago Code Change Read more.
March 2009EPDM Roofing Association Supports Stimulus Package Read more.
Results of EPDM Hail Resistance Performance Study Presented at RCI Convention Read more.
February 2009EPDM Roofing Association Presents Results of Independent Study on EPDM Hail Resistance Performance at International Roofing Expo Read more.
Independent Study Shows New and Aged EPDM Membrane Offer High Degree of Hail Resistance Read more.
January 2009EPDM Attributes Spotlighted in Special Supplement in Two Roofing Magazines Read more.
October 2008ERA Launches New “More than Green” Section on Web Site Read more.
August 2008John Geary of Firestone Building Products Named New ERA Chairman Read more.
July 2008ERA Lauds Recognition of Ballast as "Cool Roof" Alternative Read more.
February 2008EPDM Remains Leader in NRCA Market Survey Read more.
January 2008ERA Concludes Fifth Anniversary with New Research and Education Projects Read more.
November 2007ERA To Present at Inaugural Energy Efficiency Global Forum Read more.
ERA Announces Results of First Phase of Recycling Research Project Read more.
September 2007ERA Submits Comment on ASHRAE Green Building Standard Read more.
August 2007ERA Names Kathy Prunty as Associate Executive Director
Association Moves Headquarters to Bethesda, Md. Read more.
July 2007Roofing Review - Volume #3, Issue #3 Read more.
June 2007ERA To Present at Canadian Roofing Technology Symposium Read more.
May 2007Michael Ducharme Named New ERA Chairman Read more.
April 2007ERA Introduces Hail Protection Performance White Paper Read more.
February 2007"State of The Industry" Survey Read more.
January 2007A New Approach to Roof Life Cycle Analysis
RCI Interface, January 2007 Read more.
July 2006ERA Initiates Recycling Project Read more.
April 2006Investigation Report
RICOWI Releases Hurricane Roof Investigation Report Read more.
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September 2005"Cool Roofing Confusion"
"Cool Roofing Confusion", Roofing/Siding/Insulation, September 2005 Download PDF.
September 2005Dow Jones Sustainability Index
DSM retains leadership position in Dow Jones Sustainability Index Download PDF.
August 2005ERA's Roofing Technology Conference
Register Now to attend ERA’s Roofing Technology Conference, October 25, 2005 in Atlanta, GA. Read more.
May 2005ERA Names 2005 Board and Committee Chairs
James Hoff, Vice President of Technology & Product Development at Firestone Building Products Company has been named the new chairman of the EPDM Roofing Association’s (ERA) at the group’s first annual meeting held in Chicago on April 13. He replaces Nick Shears, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Carlisle SynTec, who will remain on the board of directors. Read More
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April 2005Professional Roofing article, "Roofing's Dirty Secret" discusses the realities of roof cleaning
There are many reasons building owners clean their roof systems – aesthetic preference, functional use, and to assist in roof system inspection and maintenance. But the idea of cleaning a roof system to allow a roof membrane to perform one of its intended functions – reflecting the sun's rays – genrally has been ignored in the roofing industry. Download PDF
March 2005ERA creates - EPDM Restoration Specification and Details
This demonstration of restoration techniques is not meant to substitute for specific design services by a registered or otherwise qualified roof consultant or architect. Be certain to consult those individuals prior to implementing restoration techniques demonstrated herein. Read More
February 2005ERA featured in Construction Specifier: EPDM Roofing Membranes and Long Term Performance
In the 1950s, ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer (EPDM) membranes were first used in waterproofing applications by being employed as pond/reservoir liners. The membrane was rolled out to line the tank, seamed, and held in place once water was added. From this came the use of EPDM membranes on roofs, which relied on stone, rather than water, for anchoring. Read More
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January 2005ERA Announces 2005 Roofing Technology Conference Schedule
The selection of the appropriate roof system is a multifaceted task requiring a working knowledge in a number of areas. ERA's EPDM Roofing Technology Conference is an educational seminar designed to give architects the basic information necessary for the selection and design of the appropriate roof system. This eight-hour seminar uses classroom activities, presentations and open discussion to cover the broad spectrum of important roofing topics including garden roofs, cool roofing, and sustainable roof system design. Participants can earn up to 6 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Learning Units. Read More |
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November 2004Inaugural Roofing Conference Proves Successful
The EPDM Roofing Association’s (ERA) inaugural Roofing Technology Conference was held on November 17 at the J.W. Marriot Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. Read More | Download PDF
October 15, 2004Manual for EPDM Rubber Roofing Now Available in Spanish, Canadian French
ERA announced the availability of a Spanish and Canadian French version of ERA Technical Bulletin No.1, a comprehensive guide and primer to the EPDM rubber roofing system and to overall system performance information. Read More |
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July 26, 2004EPDM Continues to Demonstrate Outstanding Field Aging Performance, Study Confirms
a study confirming that sampled EPDM rubber roofing membrane aged 16- to 26-years-old sustain their original, performance-driven membrane properties… Read More
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March 30, 2004EPDM Roofing Association Launches Newly Redesigned, State-of-the-Art Website
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website www.epdmroofs.org. This new site has been redesigned. Read More
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December 17, 2003New Study Confirms EPDM's Low Maintenance Costs
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) recently released the results of a study comparing the warranty performance and costs of EPDM roof systems from the past 20 years... Read More
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August 20, 2003 EPDM Roofing Association Starts Technical Education Initiative
The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) today announced the release of its inaugural technical bulletin on the attributes of the EPDM rubber roofing membrane... Read More
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May 20, 2003 EPDM Ranks No. 1 in New Construction and Reroofing Sales
For the fifth year in a row, EPDM roofing membrane held the No. 1 ranking in low-slope roofing’s new construction and reroofing sales in 2002, according to the National Roofing Contractors Association’s (NRCA) 2002-2003 annual market survey... Read More |
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January 10, 2003 Carlisle and Firestone Join Forces to Form EPDM Roofing Association (ERA)
The two largest and leading manufacturers of single-ply roofing, have joined to form the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA), an independent trade association... Read More
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