ovember 5, 2003—The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has released its inaugural technical bulletin on the attributes of the EPDM rubber roofing membrane. Entitled ERA Technical Bulletin No.1, this document serves as a comprehensive guide and primer to EPDMs long list of attributes and overall system performance information.
Highlights of the ERA Technical Bulletin No. 1 include:
- Eleven separate performance categories addressing EPDMs unmatched attributes
- Color photographs, schematics and other helpful images
- In-depth section on EPDM manufacturers continued commitment to product innovations and advancements
Annually, EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) accounts for over 1 billion square feet of new roof coverings in the United States, and is the most frequently used roofing material in the marketplace. Building Design and Construction magazine and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) confirmed in their 2002-2003 market surveys that EPDM continues to be the number one roofing membrane of architects, roof consultants and contractors for both new construction and replacement roofing projects.
To view the bulletin, visit EPDM. ERA will also create a full-color brochure version of the bulletin.
