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Firestone Celebrates 25th Anniversary of UltraPly™ TPO in 2021
To serve their communities, commercial buildings must be designed to weather extreme conditions and stand the test of time. Firestone Building Products' commercial roofing solutions ensure this happens. They're the definition of durable — able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage — and last decade after decade.
In 2021, we celebrate a formulation that hasn't changed for a quarter of a century — Firestone UltraPly™ TPO. Our tradem...
The Need for Hail Resistant
Roofing
Hailstorms damage buildings, crops, cars, and more, causing billions of dollars in economic losses.
;Over the past decade, average annual insured losses due to hail are estimated at $8–13 billion in the U.S., and losses have increased dramatically over the last few decades,; reports a study published in Nature Research, a leading international journal.
More impo...
Are FullForce EPDM Seams
Really That Strong?
You Asked, We Answered
Firestone FullForce EPDM™ isn't your average EPDM roof system. It's the only fully-adhered EPDM membrane to feature a factory-applied adhesive across its entire surface, so there is no need for seam tape or messy on-the-job adhesives. It relies on SecureBond™ Technology, a Firestone adhesive that's now close to seven years old.
But you might still ha...
Many Firestone roofing systems make it possible for you to continue roofing through winter. However, no roofing installation is complete without some considerations for the time of year — especially when temperatures start to dip.
Cold temperatures change the physical properties of almost every material you work with, plus how products must be handled during the install. Revisit Firestone's cold weather application guidelines and f...
Thanks to their durability and versatility, EPDM roofing membranes are used worldwide and in various climates. But just how durable are EPDM roofs, and why? And why bother learning more about EPDM longevity now?
For a couple of reasons. One, because as the EPDM Roofing Association points out, ;global statistics confirm the increasing frequency of more extreme weather: intense tornado outbreaks, record-setting heat, catastro...
Spring showers bring…roof leaks? Not how you remember it? Well it’s true and it is especially possible if you skip your spring roof inspection. Winter takes its toll on a roof. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads and ice can really cause damage. Even if you live in a warm climate where cold weather damage isn’t a worry, spring is a good time to have your roof inspected so you are ready for the stormy season ahead.
If you plan to inspect...
