Since the early 1960’s, EPDM roofing membranes have gained an outstanding track record and wide industry acceptance. Firestone RubberGard EPDM Roofing Systems are the result of over a century of experience in rubber technology.

The first Firestone EPDM roof was installed in Wisconsin, USA, in 1980, and still performs well today. It is a testament to the durability of Firestone RubberGard EPDM Roofing Systems. Since then, over 1.000.000.000 square meters of Firestone RubberGard EPDM membranes have been installed on roofs from the cold climates of Alaska to the desert sun of the Arabian Gulf.

The main component of Firestone EPDM Roofing Systems is Firestone RubberGard EPDM membrane, a single-ply synthetic rubber roofing membrane made of ethylene - propylene - diene terpolymer, mixed with carbon black, oils, curing agents and processing aids. It is calendered into large sheets and vulcanized.

Key features and benefits

The success of Firestone RubberGard EPDM can be attributed to its unique combination of benefits.

• Superior durability and longevity: Due to its composition, Firestone RubberGard EPDM offers unmatched resistance to ozone, UV radiation, extremes of both high and low temperatures, and ultimately ageing.
  
• Quick and easy installation: Firestone RubberGard EPDM is available in large panel sizes up to 15 m in width and 61 m in length resulting in fewer field seams and less installation time.
  
• High flexibility and elongation: Firestone RubberGard EPDM remains highly flexible even at temperatures down to -45° C and can also elongate over 300% to accommodate building movements.
  
• Low life-cycle cost: Firestone RubberGard EPDM requires little or no maintenance. This feature, combined with the inherent durability and competitive installed cost of EPDM roofing systems, result in a very low life-cycle cost.
  
• Environmentally friendly: Firestone RubberGard EPDM is an inert material with limited environmental impact during manufacture and use of the product. In addition, Firestone's EPDM manufacturing facilities have received ISO 14001 certification, a testimony of the company's commitment to environmental management.