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Check out these articles highlighting Firestone's industry insight and the value Firestone products bring to a wide range of applications.

2009 Articles
Lighting the Way to Energy Savings: Daylighting Systems Provide Numerous Benefits
Roofing Contractor, October Issue
By Riaz Hasan, Accessories Product Manager for Firestone Building Products

Learn about traditional skylights and how that differs with the growing technology of daylighting.  This articles also presents the various benefits of daylighting systems.

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EPDM Roofing Systems: a Strong, Energy Efficient Option
Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing, September/October Issue
By Bill Tippins, EPDM Product Manager for Firestone Building Products

Learn about the energy efficiency, durability and other various benefits of both black and white EPDM roofing systems.Read Article (7673.8Kb)
                               
Designed to Last: Design Considerations for Copper Roofing
Architectural West, September/October Issue
By Robert Anderson, Metal Product Manager for Firestone Building Products 

Learn about how interaction with dissimilar metals, finish concerns and thermal movement considerations should be accounted for when designing copper roofing projects.Read Article (5114.4Kb)
                      
Inside and Out 
Environmental Design + Construction, October Issue
By Guy Compagnone LEED AP 

Read the latest case study about how Chapman Construction/Design faced the challenges of planning and executing a LEED Platinum certified renovation. Read Article (5173Kb)
                
Navigating Metal Roofing System Reflectivity Specifications
Interface, August Issue
By Robert Anderson, Metal Product Manager for Firestone Building Products

Learn about how determining the qualifications for metal roof reflectivity and understanding the differences among various rating systems to are key aspects to specifying metal roofing systems.Read Article (11800.8Kb)

Hail Alley: EPDM Weathers the Storm... and Then Some
Western Roofing, July/August Issue
By Bill Tippins, EPDM Product Manager for Firestone Building Products

Read about an ERA study demonstrating EPDM's high degree of hail resistance over various substrates.Read Article (438.2Kb)

Roofing Systems Impact Heating, Cooling Loads
Maintenance Solutions, July Issue
By Dan Hounsell

Check out comments from John Geary, vice president of marketing for Firestone, regarding heating and cooling loads and the importance of insulation. Read article

Sustainable Roofing Options Demand Unique Maintenance Activities
Maintenance Solutions, July Issue
By Dan Hounsell

View John Geary's, vice president of marketing for Firestone, remarks about maintenance of rooftop coatings, and installation and care for garden and PV systems. Read article

Retrofit on a Tight Timeline: Budget Bonuses with Lightweight Roof System
Building Strategies, Canadian Property Management, June 2009

Read a case study about retrofitting a 128,650 square foot roof for Zellers retail space with non-penetrating mechanically attached EPDM system.
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'Eco' Programs Grow But Cost Performance Still Key
Rubber & Plastics News, June 2009
By Brad Dawson, Senior Reporter for Rubber & Plastics News

Read Bill Tippins's, EPDM Product Manager for Firestone, remarks on how green roofing products will become the norm and roofing materials cost versus performance issues.

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EPDM Roofing Association Has Exceeded Goals
Rubber & Plastics News, June 2009
By Brad Dawson, Senior Reporter for Rubber & Plastics News

Check out John Geary's, vice president of marketing for Firestone, and Bill Tippins's, EPDM Product Manager for Firestone Building Products, views on how well the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) has done to educate the construction community on the value of EPDM roofing systems.Read Article (27.5Kb)

Roofing Not Immune to Economic Troubles
Rubber & Plastics News, June 2009
By Brad Dawson, Senior Reporter for Rubber & Plastics News

Read Bill Tippins's, EPDM Product Manager for Firestone Building Products, comments on how the commercial roofing industry is being affected by the economy.Read Article (27.7Kb)

Thermal Movement: How to Avoid Problems with Thermal Cycling on Metal Roofs
Architectural West, May/June Issue
By Robert Anderson, Metal Product Manager for Firestone Building Products

Read about the natural expansion and contraction of metals and how to plan your metal roofing designs to accomodate thermal movement.Read Article (419.9Kb)

                                   

What's Cool About Garden Roofing?
Roofing Contractor, Environmental Design + Construction and Sustainable Facility 
Cool Roofing Supplement, April 2009
By Riaz Hasan, Accessories Product Manager for Firestone Building Products

Read about the various types, green advantages and cost benefits of garden roofing systems in the annual Cool Roofing Supplement. Read Article (906.3Kb)
                               

2009 Editor’s Choice: New Choices for the New Normal
Roofing Contractor, April 2009

Read about Firestone’s ISOGARD HD cover board selected as one of the 2009 Editor’s Choice products for innovation. Read Article

                                
Specifying and Installing Thermoplastics
Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing, February/March 2009

Learn about the many benefits of of thermoplastics in the commercial roofing industry, including ease of installation, energy efficiency and outstanding performance on low-sloped and select steep-sloped substrates.Read Article (2661.1Kb)

A Shot in the Roof
Today’s Facility Manager, February 2009
By Heidi Schwartz 

Read about how the economic stimulus plan affects the roofing industry with insight from Jim Jannasch, Firestone’s director of product development.Read Article (3802Kb)
                        
There are Numerous Obstacles to Overcome in 2009
Roofing Contractor, February 2009

Read an interview with Bob Delaney, chief operating officer from Firestone Building Products, where he discusses the economy and how the roofing industry will be affected in 2009.Read Article (253.9Kb)
                         
Metal movement: A contractor's role in determining metal roofing movement and calculating clearances
Metal Construction News Online, January/February 2009
By Clint Wyckoff

Learn about metal movement and the contractor’s responsibilities during installation in the Tech Talk section of Metal Construction News Online. Read Article
               

White EPDM Helps Expo Center Boost its Sustainable Design
Roofing Contractor, January 2009

Read about the multi-million dollar rooftop makeover of the Meadowlands Expo Center using white EPDM.

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