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Over the years, Firestone has not only proven itself to be a leading manufacturer of high-quality commercial roofing systems, but also a trusted resource for information on topics and trends facing the industry. Following please find a collection of articles featuring the perspectives and expertise of Firestone thought leaders.
 

Re-roofing Decisions: Ready to Re-cover or Time to Replace?
Construction Specifier, June 2010 
by Richard J. Ruppert, RA

Learn about the complexities of evaluating your current roof and its conditions when deciding on re-roof or roof replacement options.

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Evaluation of the Effects of Long-Term UV Exposure on Single-Ply Membranes
Interface - May/June 2010
by Jim D. Koontz, RRC, PE; and John Erland, RRO

Read the results from a comparative 1.5-year study of the relative performance of 11 single-ply membranes, including TPO, PVC, KEE and EV, when exposed to long-term ultraviolet exposure. On average, the TPO membranes had a greater propensity for retaining its physical properties, such as membrane sheet thickness, sheet mass, hardness and brittleness.

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Seven-Year TPO Report - An Update on Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s TPO Weathering Farm Project
Western Roofing - May/June 2010
by Chuck Chapman, WSRCA President

Find highlights from the latest report from WSRCA's TPO Research and Testing Project. The project observes the weathering characteristics of four TPO roofing membranes including Firestone UltraPly TPO that were installed in four distinctly different climates in the Western United States.
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Proposed Legislation Would Create Jobs through Energy-Efficient Renovations
Roofing Contractor Online - May 25, 2010

Read about the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Act of 2010 and how ERA is standing behind the bill recently proposed in the U.S. Senate. This program would stimulate $18 billion to $24 billion in total investment, resulting in over 150,000 new jobs.Read Article (25.1Kb)
  

Project: Medical Center
Metal Roofing Magazine - Idea Book

View project information and photos of the Fox Valley Orthopaedic Institute Complex located in Geneva, Ill., which was recently featured in Metal Roofing Magazine's annual architectural design resource.

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Roundtable on Metal Roofing
Metal Construction News - May 2010

Firestone's Metal Marketing Manager Robert Anderson shares his insights on current and future trends facing the metal roofing market.Read Article (380.7Kb)
                
Health Care - Ownership Projects
Metal Building Developer - March/April 2010

Learn more about the intricate yet colorful metal additions on the recently renovated HealthSource Saginaw complex in Saginaw, Mich.Read Article (106.9Kb)
                              
EPDM Recycling: Advancing Beyond Potential
Roofing Contractor, February 2009
by George Evanko, EPDM Roofing Association

EPDM recycling is becoming a more cost-effective solution that is being embraced on tear-off re-roofing projects across the United States and parts of Canada. Read more about this emerging trend and Firestone's role in piloting this environmentally responsible solution.Read Article (1566.5Kb)

                     

State of the Industry Report: Don’t Stop Investing in the Future
Roofing Contractor - February 2010
by Chris King, Editor

Read what an expert panel of the residential and commercial roofing manufacturers, distributors, associations and contractors, including Robert Delaney, general manager for Firestone Building Products, characterize the roofing industry in 2010.Read Article (94.3Kb)
                       
Durability: EPDM Durability Key to Green Decision
Western Roofing, January/February Issue
by Bill Tippins, Ph.D., EPDM marketing manager for Firestone Building Products 

Learn how the long-term durability of EPDM roofing membranes are a key to what makes this product green.Read Article (1499.3Kb)
              

Whirlwind Installation: Whirlpool Distribution Center in Fredrickson, Washington
Architectural West - January 2010
By Dwayne Wacenske, TPO marketing manager, Firestone Building Products

Find an example of how a skilled contractor with the right products and tools can successfully battle the elements, complete a project on time and exceed expectations.Read Article (3016.7Kb)
                  
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