Since the early 1960’s, EPDM single-ply
rubber membrane roofing products have gained wide industry acceptance
and respect by providing long-term, economically efficient, dependable
roofing solutions for the construction community. Their attributes
include long-term warranties, low life-cycle costs, reduced labor
costs, minimal maintenance and user-friendly code approvals. The
sustained growth of EPDM roofing systems is attributed to the development
of complementary technologies that have made it possible for EPDM
roofing systems to be beneficial in a wide number of applications.
Architects and contractors have come to depend on this proven track
record of performance. As environmentalists and code regulators
place more emphasis on the long-term performance of building materials,
EPDM has become an increasingly obvious choice. The need to provide
the construction and roofing communities with current and accurate
data documenting the many benefits of EPDM roofing systems led to
the formation of ERA.