A Note from Firestone
Greening the Building Envelope
Here we are. After a long winter, it’s finally time for some spring greening. Many credible building product companies are responding on a grand scale, dedicating real effort and resources to support the designers, builders and owners as we all become better stewards of our shared planet.
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Design Considerations
EPDM Research Sheds New Light on Old Favorite
The EPDM Roofing Association's EPDM Weatherability Study sheds new light on the long-term weatherability and other performance characteristics of EPDM roofing systems. Firestone's Bill Tippins provides insight into the results of the study in the March/April 2011 issue of Western Roofing.
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The Changing State of VOC Regulations
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. Firestone's Dwayne Wacenske provides leadership on this timely topic in the March 2011 issue of Professional Roofing.
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New Product Innovations
UNA-FOAM Insulated Metal Panel System
Firestone Metal Products is introducing the UNA-FOAM Insulated Metal Panel System at the 2011 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans this month. UNA-FOAM offers aesthetic appeal, excellent thermal efficiency, ease of installation and overall structural durability.
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Firestone EPIC System
Firestone Specialty Products' Environmental Passive Integrated Chamber (EPIC Chamber™) System is an onsite water management and reuse system designed to collect, filter, retain and distribute water below ground at its source.
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UltraBlend Roofing System
Firestone Building Products recently unveiled the UltraBlend Roofing System, a hybrid TPO/EPDM roofing system that combines the strengths and benefits of two durable single-ply materials in one comprehensive roofing system.
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Featured Projects
Karmanos-Crittenton Cancer Center
The newly constructed $16 million Karmanos-Crittenton Cancer Center in Rochester Hills, Mich., features nearly 31,000 square feet of warranted Firestone UNA-CLAD UC Roofing System Panels. Read more about this interesting project in Firestone's Project Portfolio.
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Stephen T. Mather High School
As part of a two year, $30 million renovation project, Stephen T. Mather High School in Chicago, Ill., re-roofed its existing 120,000-square-foot roof with standard Firestone SBS FR white cap sheets and installed Firestone SBS FR UltraWhite Modified Bitumen Cap Sheets on 10,000 square feet of new roof sections. Learn about this featured project in the Firestone Project Portfolio.
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Tools of the Trade
Firestone Mobile App
Need to contact a local Firestone expert, report a leaky roof or request an in-depth roof analysis? The FirestoneRoof mobile web app is a free, convenient way for building owners, facility managers, roofing consultants, maintenance personnel and others charged with maintaining commercial roofing systems to connect with Firestone. The app is available on mobile phones equipped with Internet access and includes options to email a request or click-to-talk with a representative.
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Firestone Roof Modeling Tool
Looking for a quick and easy way to design a superior roofing assembly for your next project? Firestone Building Products designed the first-of-its-kind BIM tool for the commercial roofing industry to enable architects, consultants, roofing contractors and building owners to assemble usable, warrantable solutions from Firestone's full line of products for all their roofing needs.
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Visit Firestone Online
Your Single Source for Commercial Roofing Product and Technical Information
Whether you are looking for product information, technical information, educational seminars, nearby Red Shield licensed contractors or local sales reps, look no further than the Firestone Building Products website. There you will find a host of information to help you address your commercial roofing needs.
We also encourage you to visit our Project Portfolio, which showcases many innovative projects featuring Firestone's EPDM, TPO, asphalt and metal roofing solutions.
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