THE ULTIMATE IN PROTECTION. FIRESTONE RUBBERGARD PLATINUM EPDM

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1 THE ULTIMATE IN PROTECTION. FIRESTONE RUBBERGARD PLATINUM EPDM

2 FOR YOUR BUILDINGS THAT MATTER MOST:FIRESTONE RUBBERGARD PLATINUM EPDM. Your most important buildings deserve more than a conventional roof. That's why, for those buildings whose occupants depend on roofing performance and longevity, the choice is increasingly RubberGard Platinum EPDM, Firestone's most durable EPDM system ever. RubberGard Platinum EPDM has much more to offer than a standard single-ply EPDM system. Because of its 90 mils of uninterrupted thickness versus 45 mils for ordinary EPDM membranes RubberGard Platinum EPDM can deliver an unsurpassed warranty designed to cover 30 full years of service. That's three decades of durability for toughness that lasts more than a generation. A roofing membrane has to face many challenges. In addition to resisting the natural forces of weathering, roof membranes must accommodate service traffic for the periodic maintenance of rooftop equipment such as exhaust vents and air conditioning units. But RubberGard Platinum EPDM's 90 mils of uninterrupted weatherable thickness makes it tough enough to stand up to almost anything the elements can throw at it. No one knows more than Firestone about making roofing systems that last. Firestone EPDM roofing systems are backed by the world s most trusted name in rubber technology for more than 100 years. And since the very first Firestone RubberGard EPDM roof was installed in 1980, Firestone roofing systems have consistently delivered the performance demanded for buildings across the globe.

3 The unsurpassed durability of a RubberGard Platinum EPDM roof can extend the usable life of a building for years, making it especially suited toward those in the market for the best in high performance roofing. Long-term holders of property such as schools, hospitals and government buildings, or building authorities responsible for transportation centers, sports complexes and recreation centers can appreciate the smart business decision to specify a building component with a warranty that extends a full 30 years. Administrators with Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, considered these long-term factors when selecting roof replacement systems for the campus Wittenberg Collegiate Center and Luther Student Center. In each case, they chose to install a fully adhered Firestone RubberGard Platinum EPDM roofing system and Firestone ISO 95+ polyiso insulation, backed by a 30-year warranty on both buildings. Even though Martin Luther College is located about 100 miles southwest of Minneapolis, the area s severe cold temperatures did not pose significant problems for Firestone Platinum EPDM during installation. EPDM has great flexibility in low temperatures, even thicker membranes such as 90-mil RubberGard Platinum EPDM. The material has an excellent track record of withstanding all types of climates and weather conditions, and using EPDM can cut installation time by up to one-third compared to built-up roofing systems. As the administrators of Martin Luther College have learned, while choosing a roofing system based on long-term performance can mean a higher initial installed cost, such systems are proven to cost less over time because they require less maintenance, fewer repairs and last longer. CASE STUDY: HOW FIRESTONE RUBBERGARD PLATINUM EPDM BECAME A TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE IN LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE.

4 Internal fabric reinforcement literally reduces weatherable thickness by 50% or more. THE DURABILITY IS IN THE DETAILS. Many modified bitumen membranes offer even less weatherable thickness by combining reinforcement with sacrificial surfacings such as mineral granules. As you can seen from the diagrams shown at left, conventional roofing surfaces use various strategies to enhance durability, but not without drawbacks. RubberGard Platinum EPDM offers a much more solid solution: 90 mils of EPDM, with no internal reinforcements or backings required, and no sacrificial coatings or coverings that can be stripped away by exposure to the elements. RubberGard Platinum EPDM offers 90 mils of uncompromised weatherability. UNINTERRUPTED WEATHERABLE THICKNESS ALSO MEANS BETTER HAIL AND PUNCTURE RESISTANCE. FIRESTONE EPDM:.045 RubberGard 9.4 lb. force.045 RubberGard Max 9.6 lb. force.060 RubberGard 11.1 lb. force.060 RubberGard Max 11.6 lb. force.090 RubberGard Platinum 19.2 lb. force PUNCTURE RESISTANCE*: Firest autho and t Rubb need insula a wid *Tests completed using ASTM D120 test method

5 RUBBERGARD PLATINUM EPDM: HOW TO MAKE A TOUGH ROOF EVEN TOUGHER. RubberGard Platinum EPDM is tougher still when used in concert with Firestone s complete family of accessory products, including Firestone AcryliTop reflective coating to add durability and deflect damaging solar rays, Firestone ISOGARD HD Cover Board for improved durability and Firestone HailGard laminated protection board for increased resistance to hail and accidental puncture. 5 Firestone AcryliTop TM white coating Firestone RubberGard TM Platinum TM EPDM Firestone HailGard TM Fasteners Firestone HailGard Firestone ISO 95+ TM Insulation FIRESTONE RUBBERGARD PLATINUM EPDM At 90 mils, the industry s greatest uninterrupted weatherable thickness guards against weathering and wear. FIRESTONE ACRYLITOP Optional reflective coating is Energy Star listed for climates requiring solar reflectance. FIRESTONE ISOGARD HD COVER BOARD Provides an enhanced degree of impact resistance and energy savings. FIRESTONE HAILGARD Factory-laminated high performance OSB board provides warranted resistance to hail and accidental puncture. 30 YEARS. THE INDUSTRY S MOST LASTING ROOF WARRANTY. Firestone RubberGard Platinum EPDM has the confidence to offer a warranty with no monetary limit and material coverage for 30 full years from date of installation. Even damage due to extremes such as hail and accidental punctures are covered when warranty conditions are met. Best of all, no maintenance is required to maintain warranty coverage. Firestone s unsurpassed support makes this the industry s strongest, most uncompromising and hassle-free warranty available.

6 TIME = SAVINGS: HOW LONGER LASTING ROOFS MEAN LOWER ANNUALIZED COSTS. In addition to increased service life, EPDM membranes like RubberGard Platinum EPDM also provide substantial savings in the annualized cost of roof ownership. Based on current installed cost estimates, RubberGard Platinum EPDM offers a significantly lower annualized roofing cost to the building owner. In fact, using equivalent uniform annual cost calculations,** a 30-year adhered EPDM roofing system like RubberGard Platinum EPDM can actually cost up to 25% less than other roofing systems. And the minimal maintenance required with RubberGard Platinum EPDM can help building owners marshal their annual expenses by taking previously routine year-to-year upkeep costs out of the equation. 15-yr system 20-yr system 30-year RubberGard Platinum EPDM System $0.57 $0.66 $0.76 EQUIVALENT UNIFORM ANNUAL COST** ($/S.F. PER YEAR) TOTAL SAVINGS: 13% - 25% **Source: Hoff, J. Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost: A new approach to roof life cycle analysis. RCI Interface. January 2007.

7 FOR ENHANCED ROOFING LONGEVITY PLUS VALUABLE ENERGY SAVINGS, CHOOSE FIRESTONE ACRYLITOP COATING. Firestone offers a way to stop your cooling costs from going through the roof: AcryliTop, an energy-efficient seamless acrylic coating that can be applied to almost any roof including RubberGard Platinum EPDM. Firestone White AcryliTop Coating reflects at least 68 percent of the sun s energy after three years, which is 30 percent higher than the minimum initial and aged reflectance requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. Benefits include such factors as energy savings, possible downsize of A/C equipment, extended roof life and decreased pollution. Firestone s 10-year AcryliTop Coating Limited Warranty is one of the strongest coating warranties available today. FIRESTONE AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS MAKE RUBBERGARD PLATINUM EPDM THE ULTIMATE FIRESTONE SYSTEM. Firestone has among the industry s most experienced authorized contractors, with unmatched training, inspection and technical service. When building owners choose RubberGard Platinum EPDM, they can get everything they need for a Total Roofing System including membrane, insulation and accessories, sales and technical support and a wide range of warranties from a single source.

8 DECADES OF PERFORMANCE. BACKED BY OVER A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE. For a truly enduring roofing solution, Firestone RubberGard Platinum EPDM brings it all together: comparatively low installed cost; the commitment of a global manufacturer; unmatched product durability for long service life; and finally, an established track record of EPDM installations going back over a quarter century. The result is nothing less than your best long-term value to protect a new or existing building for decades to come. From its beginnings in 1900 to the present, Firestone has served its customers with products designed to perform and endure. In fact, endurance is the fundamental characteristic of both RubberGard Platinum EPDM and the company that backs it. That s why, when it comes to roofing, only Firestone can say, Nobody Covers You Better. Firestone Building Products 250 West 96th St., Indianapolis, IN Corporate Office: Fax: International Offices: Firestone Building Products Canada 2835 Argentia Rd., Unit #2 Mississauga, ON L5N 8G Fax: Firestone Building Products Europe Ikaroslaan Zaventem, Brussels, Belgium Fax: Firestone Building Products Latin America 8300 NW 53rd Street, Suite #106 Miami, FL Fax: Note: This brochure is meant only to highlight Firestone s products and specifications. Information is subject to change without notice. All products and specifications are listed in approximate weights and measurements. For complete product and detail information, please refer to the appropriate Technical Manual. Firestone takes responsibility for furnishing quality materials which meet Firestone s published product specifications. As neither Firestone itself nor its representatives practice architecture, Firestone offers no opinion on, and expressly disclaims any responsibility for, the soundness of any structure on which its products may be applied. If questions arise as to the soundness of a structure or its ability to support a planned installation properly, the Owner should obtain opinions of competent structural engineers before proceeding. Firestone accepts no liability for any structural failure or for resultant damages, and no Firestone Representative is authorized to vary this disclaimer. This green product printed on recycled paper Firestone Building Products Printed in U.S.A. Item # /08