RUBBERGARD ® PLATINUM.
THE ONLY ROOF YOU’LL NEED FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS.
Firestone RubberGard® EPDM has been the gold standard
in roofing longevity for over 20 years. Now we’ve gone Platinum.
Introducing RubberGard Platinum. It’s the industry’s most durable EPDM
membrane, with 90 mils of uninterrupted weatherable thickness. And it’s
backed by the industry’s most resilient guarantee—an unsurpassed
30-year “no-hassle” warranty. That makes RubberGard Platinum the
only roof your building will need for decades to come. And
possibly the only roof your building will need— ever. The
following pages will help explain the many benefits
of the industry’s first 30-year roof and why
RubberGard Platinum could be the
ultimate solution for your next
building project.
Firestone RubberGard®: A history of proven performance.
While many single-ply roofing membranes have
been on the market for ten years or less,
Firestone’s RubberGard EPDM roofing membrane
This RubberGard EPDM
roofing system was
installed in 1980 and
remains in service today.
has been serving building owners across the
country for over two decades. Since the first
RubberGard
roofs
were
installed
in
1980,
Firestone roofing systems have consistently
delivered the two critical needs all building owners
demand: outstanding durability and low life-cycle
cost. Now, RubberGard Platinum will expand
the EPDM durability benefit even farther.
Over
the
years,
many
single-ply
roofing
membranes have come and gone; and many of
those that remain have been re-formulated
extensively. But Firestone’s RubberGard mem-
To this point, RubberGard roofs
brane remains essentially unchanged since its
have delivered an unmatched level
introduction in 1980. The same combination of
of service and performance, provid-
resilient EPDM polymers and selected grades of
ing significantly longer service life
engineered Carbon Black that was introduced
than
over twenty years ago is still proving its worth.
(BUR), while equaling or exceeding
And the benefit of this formulation has been
the service life of modern modified
demonstrated on rooftops across the world.
bitumen roofing. With the introduction
traditional
built-up
roofing
of the Platinum System, Firestone’s
newest EPDM offering promises to
Firestone AcryliTop
Optional reflective white coating
is ENERGY STAR® listed for
climates requiring solar reflectance.
®
Patented Firestone IsoGard®
Foam Technology provides
long-term thermal performance
for reliable energy savings.
Firestone RubberGard® Platinum
At 90 mils, the industry’s greatest
uninterrupted weatherable thickness
guards against weathering and wear.
outperform other popular roofing
alternatives in terms of service life
and low life-cycle cost.
Firestone HailGard®
Factory-laminated high
performance OSB board
provides warranted
resistance to hail and
accidental puncture.
RubberGard Platinum: The industry’s most durable membrane—
backed by the industry’s best warranty.
The Platinum System is quite simply Firestone’s best roof yet. The best in terms
of durability. The best in terms of warranty protection. And the best in long term value for
building owners.
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. RubberGard
Platinum, 90 mils of uninterrupted weatherable thickness, is tough enough to stand up to
almost anything the elements can throw at it.
RubberGard Platinum is tougher still when used in concert
with Firestone’s complete family of accessory products, including Firestone AcryliTopTM coating to add durability and deflect
damaging solar rays and Firestone HailGard® insulation for
improved thermal performance and increased resistance to hail
and accidental puncture.
Long-term building owners looking
for value understand the longevity
benefits of Firestone RubberGard Platinum.
Firestone QuickSeam Flashing
Provides redundancy and
increased strength.
Firestone QuickSeam Splice Tape
Provides proven waterproofing on billions of square feet of
Firestone RubberGard roofs.
Trust Firestone to offer the industry’s best roofing seam.
Millions of square feet of 90 mil Firestone RubberGard have been in service since
1987. Incredibly, not a single seam-related warranty repair payout has been made to
date, due to the remarkable strength of the Firestone QuickSeam System. The
QuickSeam Tape Seam System is the most advanced method of field seaming
RubberGard EPDM membrane available in the industry. Firestone offers a complete
family of QuickSeam products to assure that your RubberGard Platinum roof is installed
with the highest standards of quality and durability.
Internal fabric reinforcement literally reduces
weatherable thickness by 50% or more. As a result,
a 45 mil reinforced single-ply membrane really
offers only 20-22 mils of weathering.
Many modified bitumen membranes offer even less
weatherable thickness by combining reinforcement
with sacrificial surfacings such as mineral granules.
Only RubberGard Platinum offers 90 mils of
uncompromised weatherability.
What uninterrupted weatherable thickness
means to your building.
As you can see from the diagrams shown above, conventional roofing surfaces use
various strategies to enhance durability, but not without drawbacks. RubberGard Platinum
offers a much more solid solution: 90 mils of EPDM, with no internal reinforcements or
backings required, and no coatings or coverings that can be stripped away by exposure
to the elements.
Uninterrupted weatherable
thickness also means
better hail and
puncture resistance.
Membrane:
.045 EPDM
.045 Reinforced EPDM
.060 EPDM
.060 Reinforced EPDM
.090 RubberGard Platinum
Puncture Resistance*:
9.4 lb. force
9.6 lb. force
11.1 lb. force
11.6 lb. force
19.2 lb. force
*Tests completed using ASTM D120 test method
The best roof in the long run—for both value and performance.
In addition to increased service life, EPDM membranes like RubberGard Platinum
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.
RubberGard Platinum is especially suited toward those in the market for the best in
high performance roofing. Long-term holders of property—such as owners of schools,
hospitals
and
government
buildings,
or
building
authorities
responsible
for
transportation centers, sports complexes and recreation centers—can appreciate the
introduction of a proven product with a warranty that extends nearly a third of a century.
The unsurpassed durability of a RubberGard Platinum EPDM roof can extend the
usable life of a building for years. And the minimal maintenance required with
RubberGard Platinum can help building owners marshal their annual expenses by taking
previously routine year-to-year upkeep costs out of the equation.
RUBBERGARD PLATINUM. THE
CHOICE FOR LOWEST LIFE-CYCLE COST.
Initial Cost:
(Indexed)
System Type:
Maximum Warranty:
Annualized Cost:
(Years)
(Indexed Constant $)
Firestone EPDM Systems
45 mil RubberGard1
100-115
15
6.67-7.67
1
100-125
20
5.50-6.25
150
30
60 mil RubberGard
90 mil RubberGard Platinum
5.00
(Best Performance)
Firestone Asphalt Systems
2-ply modified bitumen1
140-160
20
7.00-8.00
130
20
6.50
45 mil UltraPly TPO1
110-120
15
7.33
1
125-140
20
6.25
4-ply built-up roofing
2
Firestone Thermoplastic Systems
80 mil UltraPly TPO
1
Costs vary depending on attachment method.
2
Using Type VI Ply Felts.
For enhanced roofing longevity—plus valuable energy
savings—choose Firestone AcryliTopTM.
Working in response to EPA ENERGY STAR initiatives,
Firestone has developed AcryliTopTM, a liquid acrylic resinbased coating that can be applied to almost any roof—
including RubberGard Platinum EPDM.
Reflective roofs offer numerous benefits both for building owners and their local communities. These include such
factors
as
energy
savings, extended
roof
life
and
decreased pollution.
Because the AcryliTop Roof Coating System is carefully
formulated,
thoroughly
designed
and
professionally
installed, Firestone is able to offer one of the strongest
When coated with AcryliTop acrylic
coating, Firestone's RubberGard
membrane warranty can be
extended beyond thirty years.
coating warranties available today. Most importantly, the Firestone white AcryliTop is designed
to reflect at least 68% of the sun’s energy after three years—30% higher than the ENERGY
STAR Standard. And AcryliTop is formulated to self-clean on the roof so that a high level of
solar reflectivity is maintained for ten years. The combined benefits of the proper amount of
insulation and surface reflectivity will help you maximize energy savings.
Our best roof ever—and the best installers
to help assure Firestone quality.
Firestone has the industry’s most experienced authorized
contractors, with unmatched training, inspection and technical
service. When building owners choose RubberGard Platinum,
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—Firestone.
Firestone Platinum EPDM Roofing Systems
including RubberGard membrane and
accessories are installed exclusively by trained
and licensed Firestone Roofing Contractors.
30 Years. The industry’s most lasting roof warranty.
Only Firestone RubberGard Platinum has the confidence to offer a warranty with no dollar limit
and material coverage for 30 full years from date of installation. Even damage due to extremes
such as hail, 100 mph winds, and accidental punctures are covered under the warranty when
using Firestone’s HailGard.® Best of all, no additional maintenance or inspections are required to
maintain warranty coverage. Firestone believes no other warranty in the commercial roofing
industry is this strong, uncompromising and hassle-free.
Note: See Firestone Platinum Roof System Limited Warranty for specific coverages, conditions and exclusions.
Decades of performance. Backed by over a century of experience.
For an enduring roofing solution, Firestone RubberGard Platinum 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 from previous EPDM
installations for over twenty years. 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 up to the present day, Firestone has provided its customers with
rubber products designed to perform and endure. In fact, endurance is the fundamental
characteristic of both RubberGard and the company that backs it. That’s why, when it comes
to roofing, only Firestone can say, “Nobody Covers You Better.”
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.
Firestone Building Products
525 Congressional Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032-5607
Corporate Office: 1-800-428-4442 / 317-575-7000 / Fax: 317-575-7100
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©2002 Firestone Building Products
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Item #1103
05/03