March 10, 2010
When roofing systems are used as PV platforms, steps must be taken to protect the roofing system from membrane puncture, insulation compression, and premature aging. Prior to all installations, contact the Firestone Roofing Solutions Department, 1-800-428-4511 for a review of the roofing system’s compatibility with the proposed PV system. Read the Technical Bulletin for more details.
March 1, 2010
Firestone is pleased to announce the addition of EcoWhite Platinum EPDM to its popular EcoWhite product line. This 90-mil thick, bi-laminate membrane sets the industry standard for sustainable, white, reflective roofing solutions. EcoWhite QuickSeam Flashing Accessories can accompany the new EcoWhite Platinum EPDM membrane. Read the New Product Bulletin for more details
February 19, 2010
On February 10, 2010, the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association’s(MRCA) Technical and Research Committee issued an advisory on TPO roofing membranes indicating that high solar loading and elevated temperatures may lead to the breakdown of the sheet in affected areas. Such an advisory has led us to respond by investigating any specific concerns or data that the MRCA T&R committee received regarding Firestone UltraPly TPO products and to search our records for evidence of these types of concerns. Read the Technical Bulletin for more details about Firestone's investigation into MRCA's advisory.
February 19, 2010
Firestone is pleased to introduce another contractor-friendly accessory, the UltraPly TPO Reinforced Split Pipe Boots. This new accessory is factory-fabricated boots made from high performance UltraPly TPO membrane and is designed to reduce labor and increase the performance of the detail and system. Read the New Product Bulletin for more details.
February 3, 2010
Firestone is pleased to introduce a new polyiso insulation board, Resista, to compliment Firestone’s full line of insulation products. With the ability to provide enhanced fire, wind, and mold resistance, Resista is re-writing the specs for traditional polyiso insulation. Read the New Product Bulletin and Technical Bulletin for more details.
February 2, 2010
Firestone Energy Solutions is ready for “Lighting Your World the Natural Way”. SunWave Daylighting System is a high performance daylighting product that may be used with various types of commercial roofing systems. Read the New Product Bulletin for more details.
February 1, 2010
Firestone is excited to present a pair of new premium metal roofing underlayments: CLAD-GARD SA (Self Adhered), fit for northern or southern climates, and CLAD-GARD MA (Mechanically Attached). Read the New Product Bulletin and then Technical Bulletin for more details.
January 21, 2010
Firestone Building Products is very pleased to announce a series of improvements to our line of UNA-CLAD fasteners. All performance testing and code approvals are still applicable. Read the
Marketing Bulletin for to view the difference in packaging and in the appearance of the fasteners.
January 14, 2010
Firestone Building Products offers dependable roofing systems installed by professionally trained contractors. When a a building with a roof still covered under Firestone's Red Shield Warranty is transferred, we even notify the original contractor who installed the roof. Read the
Warranty Services Bulletin for more information.
January 13, 2010
Since Firestone’s UNA-CLAD metal roofing is an ENERGY STAR® listed qualified roof product, homeowners that use it to reroof their primary residence are eligible for a tax credit. How much? 30% of the material cost (up to $1,500). Read the
Marketing Bulletin for more information.
January 7, 2010
In continuing efforts by Firestone Building Products to enhance its customer service, we are proud to announce that we have expanded our field technical staff and are in the process of streamlining our reporting tools to provide numerous improvements. As part of this departmental change, we have also changed the name of Field Technical Services to
Quality Building Services (QBS). Please read the
Marketing Bulletin for more information.