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White EPDM: Rising Star Among Sustainable Options
Interface, February 2012 
by Bill Tippins, PhD, EPDM product manager for Firestone Building Products

This article examines the environmental benefits of EPDM roofs, focusing specifically on white EPDM as a sustainable roofing option.Read Article (6559.2Kb)
State of the Industry
Roofing Contractor, February 2012
by Chris King, Editor of Roofing Contractor

Addressing both the commercial and residential roofing markets, the annual State of the Industry Report in the February issue of Roofing Contractor offers advice on key issues that contractors may face in the year ahead. Read Article (15939.3Kb)


TPO Covers One of the Largest LEED Projects in the Country
Western Roofing, November/December 2011
by Allen Sopko, TPO Product Manager for Firestone Building Products

A prominent construction project in Rancho Belago, Calif. featuring a large installation of Firestone Building Products’ UltraPly™ TPO roofing system was the cover story for the November/December issue of Western Roofing.

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The Best Time is Now
Today’s Facility Manager, November 2011
by Phil LaDuke, Director of Quality Assurance for Firestone Building Products

With memories of the harsh winter of 2010-2011 not too far from facility managers’ minds, Firestone’s Phil LaDuke provides tips on preparing your roof for winter weather.

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The Office of Seven Gables
Metalmag, October 2011

Firestone UNA-CLAD metal wall panels and roofing panels, as well as Firestone RubberGard™ EcoWhite™ EPDM, contribute to the sustainability features of the LEED Gold Colorcon Corporate Headquarters and Technology Center.
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Materials Matter
Health Facilities Management, September 2011

Firestone Building Products Director of Quality Assurance Phil LaDuke shares some insight on the roofing materials that can help hospitals minimize damage during tornadoes, hurricanes and other severe weather occurrences.

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The Changing State of VOC Regulations
Professional Roofing, March 2011
by Dwayne Wacenske, Engineered Materials Chemist for Firestone Building Products

With commercial roofing regulations constantly evolving, the most recent changes to regulations governing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are affecting single-ply roofing adhesives, sealants and primers.Read Article (444Kb)
                
EPDM Research Sheds Light on Old Favorite
Western Roofing, March/April 2011
by Bill Tippins, EPDM product manager for Firestone Building Products

Learn about weatherability and other performance characteristics tested on EPDM roofing systems in the new ERA EPDM Weatherability Study.Read Article (116.6Kb)
                              
State of the Industry Report - Metal
Metal Architecture, January 2011

Read how an expert panel of residential and commercial roofing manufacturers, distributors, associations and contractors, including Robert Anderson, metal product manager for Firestone Building Products, characterize the economy of the past year and the effect it had on the metal roofing market. Also, the panel addresses the market conditions for the upcoming year.Read Article (574.2Kb)

                     

Firestone Building Products Company - SkyScape Product Profile
Today's Facility Manager, January 2011

Learn about Firestone's SkyScape Vegetative Roofing System and the many benefits it can offer facility managers.Read Article (1569Kb)
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