July 20, 2010
Single Roof-Edge Flashing For 20-Year EPDM & TPO Systems
Firestone is pleased to announce that only one flashing is now required at the roof edge for a 20-Year Red Shield Warranty for all EPDM and TPO roofing systems. Detail Drawings for all applicable systems have been updated and are posted on the Technical Database.
July 16, 2010
EcoWhite EPDM Accessories Application Instructions
Firestone introduced EcoWhite EPDM QuickSeam accessory products to accompany the full line of RubberGard EcoWhite EPDM membranes. Use of these products is a cost effective way to detail any EcoWhite roofing system. Refer to the table in the full bulletin for a complete list of EcoWhite accessory parts, descriptions, and part numbers.
July 15, 2010
Updated Metal Roof System Code Approval Guide
Firestone Building Products provides the Metal Roof System Code Approval Guide, now current with the latest testing results. Firestone’s continual investment in the UNA-CLAD product line has led to several new code approvals. The updated guide can be found on the Technical Database.
July 14, 2010
FM Approved on UNA-CLAD Systems
Firestone now has FM Approvals on some of our most popular UNA-CLAD systems, including some with some ratings as high as 1-165.
March 18, 2010
RubberGard EcoWhite Platinum EPDM Membrane
Firestone is pleased to announce the addition of EcoWhite Platinum EPDM to the popular EcoWhite product line. Firestone RubberGard EcoWhite Platinum EPDM is a 0.090” (2.2 mm) non-reinforced, bi-laminate, white-on-black, cured single-ply roofing membrane that can be used in fully adhered Firestone Roofing Systems.
March 10, 2010
Firestone Roofing Systems and Photovoltaic (PV) Installations
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. For all installations, contact the Firestone Roofing Solutions Department, 1-800-428-4511, at least 60 days prior to bid submittal, for a review of the roofing system’s compatibility with the proposed PV system.
February 19, 2010
Response to MRCA T&R Committee Advisory on TPO
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.
February 3, 2010
INSTALLATION: Firestone Resista Insulation - ISOGard Technology
Firestone is pleased to introduce Resista, a new polyiso insulation made with ISOGard technology and a double coated fiberglass facer. Resista compliments Firestone’s full line of insulation products by featuring new performance attributes that include mold resistance and increased fire resistance.
February 1, 2010
INSTALLATION: Firestone CLAD-GARD SA and CLAD-GARD MA Metal Roofing Underlayments
Installation information is available for Firestone's new CLAD-GARD SA (Self Adhered) and CLAD-GARD MA (Mechanically Attached) metal underlayments.