To facilitate correct application of FullForce EPDM SA membrane roofing systems, Firestone will include the “Rooftop Tips” document with all new shipments of FullForce EPDM membrane and FullForce Sealant. This document supplements FullForce EPDM installation videos available on YouTube, FullForce installation details, Firestone Technical Information Sheets and the FullForce EPDM Application Guide.
The Rooftop Tips addresses critical appl...
While the roofing and waterproofing industries continue to be challenged by global supply constraints, Firestone is committed to working with you to complete projects and satisfy customer expectations. This bulletin update confirms the continuation of the Temporary Product Substitution process.
For a project with a product substitution to receive a Red Shield™ Warranty, an approved Technical Deviation must be applied to the Pre-Installation N...
Firestone launched the RoofPlus Warranty Program in 2014 in response to requests from Firestone contractors and building owners. The RoofPlus program provides an additional five years of warranty coverage on eligible roofs with expired Red Shield™ Warranties.
Despite early success of the program, interest from building owners has steadily waned. Firestone has therefore chosen to discontinue the RoofPlus Warranty Program effective December 1...
While the roofing and waterproofing industries continue to be challenged by global supply constraints, Firestone is committed to working with you to complete projects and satisfy customer expectations. This bulletin outlines the product substitutions Firestone will approve in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America on an individual project basis while raw material shortages continue.
For a project with a product substitution to receive a Red Shield™...
Firestone is implementing significant improvements to the Service process which impacts all Firestone and GenFlex Contractors. Please ensure your company is familiar with, and prepared to take advantage of, this new process.
Beginning in early 2021, Firestone will begin managing service work exclusively through a new app called FSBP Service. Once deployed, the Firestone Service App will be the only way for your company to receive a warranty work...
Cold temperatures change the physical properties of adhesives, sealants, primers, and coatings, and alter the handling characteristics of roofing membranes due to increased rigidity. The information in this bulletin is intended to help installers successfully apply Firestone materials in cold weather. Firestone recommends cold weather application procedures be used when ambient and substrate conditions fall below 40 °F (4 °C). Refer to applica...
Delta CFP-12 change in gauge applicability
Reminder – Use your CSR to metal order updates
UC-7 Panel
Please be advised that effective immediately, Firestone Building Products has made changes to its UC-7 panel seam cap offering and will be discontinuing the Anoka style seam cap. In the past, Firestone Building Products offered two different style seam caps to accommodate customer preference.
NOTE: UC-7 Seam Cap ...
The high performance of Firestone SBS Products has been well-established for many years, and Firestone UltraWhite™ granules, introduced in 2010, have demonstrated outstanding solar reflectivity, do not require coating or re-coating, and avoid the hail damage susceptibility associated with many other brands of reflective modified bitumen cap sheets.
Firestone is pleased to combine our SBS and UltraWhite products in the Firestone 30-Year S...
SA Membranes with Secure Bond Technology Application
The intent of this bulletin is to provide updated application method(s), guidelines and reminders for the installation of roofing systems using Firestone’s UltraPly TPO SA and RubberGard EPDM SA membranes with Secure Bond™ Technology.
Prior to installation of the RubberGard EPDM SA and UltraPly TPO SA membrane: Unroll and position the membrane over the substrate to achieve the desired alignment and overlaps, and allow it to relax on site ...
New Options for InvisiWeld Induction Welding System
Firestone Building Products is excited to announce options for the popular UltraPly™ TPO Invisiweld Induction Welding System called Invisiweld-S. The Invisiweld-S option is now available for use with .045, .060 and .080 UltraPly TPO membranes, is FM Approved and is eligible for Firestone Red Shield system warranties up to 15 years (using .045 TPO); 20 years (using .060 and .080 TPO) and 25 or 30 years (using .080 TPO only).
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