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Carlisle SynTec - EPDM* From the manufacturer's website / brochure:

Carlisle's signature roof system, Sure-Seal® EPDM, has a 45-year track record of proven performance and provides low maintenance and excellent weathering characteristics that make it the ideal roofing option for most northern climates. The traditional black color of Carlisle's Sure-Seal membrane attracts the sun's solar energy and can help to reduce heating costs during the cold, northern winters. The EPDM membrane may also help to melt snow that can pile up on your roof and lead to potential structural damage if not removed in a timely manner.

Sure White EPDM and ballasted assemblies are ideal for southern climates, where the demand for cooling is greater than heating and where reflectivity is a benefit. Carlisle's EPDM roof systems offer an easy installation and require no special tools or complex equipment. With innovations such as Factory-Applied Tape (FATT), where seam tape is applied to the membrane in the factory, and pressure-sensitive accessories, the installation of a Carlisle EPDM system has never been easier or more efficient.

• Fully adhered EPDM systems
• Ballasted roofing systems
• No special equipment required for installation
• More than 12 billion square feet installed

* The product information and images above were all resourced from the manufacturer's published information.
For updates and changes visit: www.carlisle-syntec.com

LeakMaster's Opinion

I installed the first single ply roofs in Hawaii at the Kukilakila Townhouses in 1983. Carlisle EPDM became the standard for everyone to beat back then. In the last few years they have been overtaken locally by the other brands on our list. Nationally, ThermoPlastic (TPO) and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) systems have taken over the lion's share of the market. The older Carlisle EPDM roofs are black rubber which have aged in our hot Hawaiian sun over the decades. After the factory warranty expires, they can be coated with a white reflective coating to keep them water tight.