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1,000,000,000square feet of new EPDM roofing is installed annually.*

13,500,000square feet of EPDM have been removed, transported and recycled from buildings all across North America Since 2006.*

99Initial Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of Firestone RubberGardTM EcoWhiteTM EPDM - one of the industry’s most reflective white membranes.

500,000The amount of warranted roofs in the world today, totalling more than 20 billion square feet of EPDM membrane.*

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6 TPO / 60 Mil / White / Mech. Att.7 PVC / 60 Mil / White / Adhered8 PVC / 60 Mil / White / Mech. Att.9 SBS / 140 Mil / Adhered

What is EPDM

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EPDM (Ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) is a type of single

ply rubber roofing membrane that has been used in the low-slope

commercial roofing industry for over a half century. There is

a strong demand for EPDM in construction, but it is also widely

used in many other industries. EPDM has become the standard

for single-ply roofing systems worldwide, due to its extensive

list of benefits.

EPDM Benefits of EPDMEXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY High resistance to UV radiation, ozone, harsh temperatures and ultimately aging.

RAPID AND EASY INSTALLATIONLarge panels are installed using primers and self-adhesive products. No flames or electricity required.

LOW LIFE CYCLE COSTSLittle or no maintenance required. One of the lowest roof life cycle costs thanks to EPDM membrane’s decades long service life.

HIGH FLEXIBILITY AND ELONGATION IN ANY CLIMATE Elongates over 300% to accommodate building movements in climates worldwide. Proven performance in Canadian winters at -45 °C and in tropical Madagascar climate at +45 °C.

SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLYInert material with limited environmental impact during manufacturing, installation and use. The membrane is fully recyclable.

EPDM global warming potential 6.93 kg CO2/sq.ft.Life-Cycle Assessment, or LCA, of the long-term environmental impact of low slope roofing systems shows EPDM has the lowest environmental impact.

Global warming potential (GWP) for widely used low-slope roofing systems Kg CO2 equivalent per m2 of installed membrane (Source: The GreenTeam, 2009)

EPDM use across different industries

EPDM use in the construction industry

EPDM is the product of choice for a variety of waterproofing applications. In the construction industry it is used primarily for roofing. Some of the other applications include:

Subsurface storm water management

Lining for wetlands, ponds and canals

Geomembranes for critical containment applications

Decorative ponds and water features

Masonry & windowflashing

Water Reservoirs Geomembranes Landscaping Features Thru-wall FlashingsWater Management

SERVICE LIFE OF 50+ YEARS“Evaluation of the useful life of EPDM roofing membranes” study in 2004 by the German Institute of Synthetic Materials pegged the life span of EPDM membranes at well over 50 years.

LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Greenpeace and the magazine “Green Building Digest” rank EPDM as the top “low impact membrane”.

NO CRACKINGEPDM showed no signs of aging after 20 years of exposure under equatorial sun exposure in EMMA tests.

Independent studies

The in-depth study has shown that most 30-year EPDM roofs are still in excellent condition today, suggesting many years of remaining service life.

30 YEARS LATERPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ALMOST INTACTEPDM A Long Term Roof System Service Life Study conducted by the ERA put to test EPDM roofs installed in the 1980s throughout North America. Samples were tested for: Elongation (%), Tensile (psi), Thickness XD (in), Thickness MD (in) and Factory Seam Strength (psi).

* For in-depth research papers on performance of EPDM roofs, please visit www.EPDMroofs.org

* SOURCE: EPDMroofs.org

Firestone’s RubberGardTM fully adhered EPDM, installed in 1981 on C.C.S.D. 220 in Barrington, IL.

THE TOPCHOICE RubberGardTM EPDM PlatinumTM Membrane

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Experience TheFirestone Difference

Resources1 RubberGard™ 90-mil EPDM Membrane2 Firestone ISOGARD™ HD Cover Board3 Firestone ISO 95+™ or RESISTA™ Insulation4 Firestone V-Force ™ Vapor Barrier5 Thermal Barrier (optional)6 Roof Deck

You can rely on the global leader in rubber solutions to provide you with the most advanced EPDM technology for your next roofing project. With billions of square meters installed globally – from the arid tropical climates of Madagascar, to the trying Canadian north – Firestone’s Rubber-GardTM EPDM is the dependable rubber membrane for almost any waterproof-ing application.

Why Firestone? A Century of Excellence in Rubber For over 110 years Firestone has been a pioneer and innovator in rubber technology. It all started in 1903 when Harvey S. Firestone manufactured the first set of Firestone rubber tires. By the late 1920’s Firestone had become a world leader in rubber polymer technology with operations on six continents. Today the Firestone name is synonymous with quality, innovation and leadership.

Firestone RubberGard EPDM

The Firestone Red Shield™ Warranty Firestone warranties in Canada are backed by over $20 billion in annual revenues, $17 billion in net assets and $7 billion in free shareholders equity of the Bridgestone Corporation. Have peace of mind knowing your roof is backed by such financial might.

›› Fully Adhered RubberGard ›› Platinum EPDM (90 mil)

UMCI WAFER FAB Singapore

VICTORIAVILLE MALL Thunder Bay, ON. Canada NY RED BULL ARENA Harrison, NJ. USA

MILLS HIGH SCHOOL Millbrea, CA. USA IURD SANTO ANDRE São Paulo, Brazil COCA-COLA Sevilla, Spain

MCLAREN TECHNOLOGY CENTER Woking, UK ELI LILLY Suzhou (Jiangsu), China

Firestone RubberGardTM EPDM projects worldwide

FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA Regina, SK. Canada BURJ AL ARAB Dubai, U.A.E.

30 Year Platinum

›› Fully Adhered RubberGard EPDM (45 mil)›› Mechanically Attached RubberGard EPDM (45 mil)›› Ballasted RubberGard EPDM (45 mil)

5 to 20 Year Red Shield Warranty

RubberGardTM EPDM PlatinumTM Membrane is a is a premium high performance roofing system designed with the industry’s most durable 90-mil EPDM membrane and backed by a comprehensive - 30 year Platinum Red Shield Warranty. This roof assembly provides the lowest Equivalent Uniform Annual Costs (EUAC) measured in dollars per square foot per year compared to major commercial roofing systems.*

Grow a Green Roof on EPDMRubberGardTM EPDM is the ideal solution for vegetative roof system with FLL approval for root penetration resistance.

RubberGard EcoWhite EPDMEco-friendly attributes of a white membrane meet proven performance of EPDM. This cool roof solution meets LEED® certification requirements, exceeds ASTM D 4637 standards and is UL and FM approved. * “A New Approach to Roof Life Cycle Analysis,”

by James Hoff - January 2007.

›› Fully Adhered RubberGard EPDM (60 mil)›› Mechanically Attached RubberGard EPDM (60 mil)

25 Year Red Shield Medallion Warranty

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Contact a Firestone rep today for your next roofing project: 1-888-292-6265 | www.firestonebp.ca