EPDM, Sustainability, and the Environment

February 2010♦ Issue 95

EPDM, Sustainability, and the Environment

What material can support a vehicle going 120 mph through a steaming desert and still be flexible at -45 degrees C. (-49 degrees F.)? For roofing applications, materials must also have a high degree of weatherability – especially resistance to water, pollutants, UV rays, and impact and general traffic resistance. Materials that meet these requirements are called elastomers. Read more about elastomers and EPDM roofing …

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Building Owner Saves Big with EnergySmart Roof^®

In a two-year scientific study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), researchers set out to monitor and verify air conditioning savings and peak electrical demand reduction when replacing a black EPDM roof with a white Sarnafil EnergySmart Roo^® at a 100,000 square foot retail establishment in Austin, TX. Before and after testing conservatively estimate the company would save up to $71,000 (present value) in abated energy costs.

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Black vs. White Roofing
There’s much more to selecting a roof membrane than color—but it’s not a black-and-white decision.
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DensDeck^® roof board reduces airplane and other external noise to hardly any noise at all.

DensDeck has always been popular because of its durability and fire resistance. Now with our new roofing assembly using DensDeck, we’ve increased the sound transmission rating of a typical roofing system over a metal deck by 11 decibels– which is less than half the outside noise coming in. High-density DensDeck roof board fits right over the current roof, saving you time and money. When it comes to sound isolation and durability, the new DensDeck roofing assembly has you covered.

To learn more, visit www.densdeck.com.

Duro-Last Vinyl Rib roofing system by Duro-Last
This system is ideal when the aesthetic appearance of architectural standing seam and the watertight performance of a single-ply roofing system are desired.
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AcryShield Roof Management ARM Systems by National Coatings
A cost-effective way to extend the life of your existing roof, this system can be installed over your existing roof.
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The Best Roofing Investment Yet!
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More than Just Roof Leaks
It’s Elementary, My Dear Watson!
Rent-a-Roof
Mastics, Coatings, Adhesives for Roof Repairs
Roofing History and Knowledge
Where There’s Smoke …
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