New Diisocyanate Regulations – Professional User Training

From 24th August 2023, training is required for professional and industrial users of polyurethane adhesives and sealant products within the UK and EU. The Polyurethane Training platform is now live and in use. What are Diisocyanates? Diisocyanates have been used since the late 1940’s to make polyurethane products. These are produced through a chemical reaction…

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FLEX-R Update on COVID-19

Dear Valued Customer, Firstly, I wanted to thank you for your continuing support. Secondly, I wanted to share with you a recent decision, that hasn’t been taking lightly. It has been decided that we temporarily cease trading at midday on Monday 30th March 2020 for an initial period of four weeks. This decision was taken…

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COVID-19 Update – Government Announcement

To our valued customers, Firstly, thank you for your continuing support throughout this challenging time. Following the UK Prime Minister’s announcement last night, I’d like to update you on what we’re doing to support both you and our people. Under Government guidelines, we’re currently categorised as a provider of essential goods and will therefore remain…

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Top 10 Reasons to Choose EPDM

Carlisle SynTec EPDM membranes offer an optimal solution for nearly any low-slope roofing situation. EPDM is a durable material that has more than 50 years of proven, in-field performance. With significant physical property advantages, warming benefits in northern climates and innovations in product technologies, EPDM is still defining the standard in the roofing market. Below…

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Fact & fiction of cool roofs

In the Professional Roofing article titled “Un-Cool Consequences of Cool Roofing,” Samir Ibrahim exposes the truth behind the misconception that reflective roofing is always an effective way for building owners to achieve energy savings and lower their total utility costs, and therefore reduce their building’s carbon footprint. To explain why white roofing is not a…

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Testing the system – by Duncan Winter of Flex-R

The long-term weatherability and repairability of flat roofing systems continue to be major points of decision making when selecting flat roofing and waterproofing systems. At Flex-R we recently updated our EPDM Product Data Sheets and EPDM Specifications with new Xenon Arc weathering data that more accurately reflects the superior long-term performance of Carlisle SynTec EPDM…

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Sustainable Roofing – it’s all about performance

Sustainable roofing isn’t about colour, it’s about performance, which is why Carlisle Syntec and RubberBond offers the most diverse and versatile line of EPDM membranes on the market. When you need an energy efficient and sustainable roof system, look no further than the single ply membrane with a half century track record of performance and…

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EPDM Lasts – this single ply is hard to beat

EPDM Lasts – this single ply is hard to beat

Over the last 45 years, Carlisle EPDM has gained industry wide acceptance and respect by providing both immediate and long term roofing solutions. During that time, EPDM has also racked up some impressive figures in the low sloping market. As of last year, roofing contractors had installed over 500,000 warranted EPDM roof systems, representing over…

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Sustainability of EPDM

Sustainability of EPDM

A new Life-Cycle Assessment, or LCA, of the long-term environmental impact of EPDM shows that it performs significantly better than comparable roof assemblies.Equally as important, the study — based on the most up-to-date data supplied by industry and public sources — reports that the environmental impact of EPDM is lower than previously thought. LCA is…

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