Firestone 'RubberGard'
EPDM Single Ply Roofing System
Firestone EPDM roofing systems are based on RubberGard®, a single-ply rubber membrane. Since 1980, over 1.000.000.000 square meters of Firestone RubberGard EPDM have been installed. Firestone EPDM Roofing Systems offer a proven track record of longevity, durability and overall performance.
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 15m in width and 60m 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.'
| Material/s: | EPDM |
| Environmental statement: | no |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | ISO 14001 |
| 3rd party accreditation: | BBA cert 89/2216 |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | ISO 9001:2000 |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | none |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
PVC, Bitumen |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | USA |
| UK distribution location: | Cheshire |
| Alternative products: | Roof membranes |
| Further information: | Flat roof coverings compared |
| Information last updated: | Wednesday 30th, April 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Firestone Building Products |
| Address: | Meridian House, Road One, Winsford, CW7 3QG |
| Telephone: | 01606 552026 |
| Fax: | 01606 592666 |
| Email: | info@fbpl.co.uk |
| Website: | www.firestonebpe.com/_en/index.shtm |
| Supply chain availability: | Distributors |
| Supplier: | Contact manufacturer |
| Telephone: | 01606 552026 |
| Email: | info@fbpl.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.firestonebpe.com/_en/index.shtm |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
| - | Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
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Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
