Firestone Green

Firestone GreenToday, major environmental concerns result in a strong commitment, within the building industry, to provide long-term solutions that not only save money by extending the life of the installed system but aim to reduce the demand for energy and other natural resources and minimize the environmental impact.

Because the environment matters

Firestone Building Products is committed to operate in an environmentally responsible matter. An environmental management system, which complies with the ISO 14001 requirements, has been implemented throughout the company's manufacturing facilities. This certification is a testimony of the company's environmental awareness.

Eco-friendly membranes

Roofing membranes
Lining membranes

Roofing membranes

EPDM rollFirestone RubberGard EPDM is an inert roofing material with limited environmental impact during manufacturing, installation and use:

  • The initial production of the membrane has a low embodied energy number.
  • The effectiveness of the EPDM polymer results in low quantities of polymer being required to obtain proper mechanical and physical properties.
  • During the membrane's service life, no toxic substances are released from the membrane, allowing collection and use of run-off rainwater for household applications.
  • EPDM is a very highly durable material: Firestone RubberGard EPDM has outstanding weathering characteristics and a life expectancy up to 50 years.
  • In regions where Heating Degree Days exceed the Cooling Degree Days, a black EPDM membrane on top of a properly insulated roof can help to save energy and reduce associated carbon emissions.
  • At the end of its service life, the membrane can be recycled and re-used into walkway pads, road asphalt...

For more information on eco-friendly properties of the Firestone EPDM Roofing and Lining Systems, download the EPDM Sustainability brochure or consult the ERA LCA Study.

TPO rollFirestone UltraPly TPO is a heat-reflective and energy efficient roofing membrane. This characteristic, together with the advantages described hereafter, means that the Firestone UltraPly TPO membrane can be considered as an ecological membrane.

  • No plasticizers: TPO membranes are less susceptible to weathering.
  • No halogens: no toxic or corrosive combustion gases are produced in case of a fire.
  • Hot-air welded: no toxic substances are emitted during the welding of the seams.
  • Easy to recycle: cut-offs and scrap material generated during production are entirely recycled within the production process.
  • UltraPly TPO membranes offer the required mechanical and weathering performance even at lower thickness. The use of less primary materials contributes to the care for the environment.
  • The manufacturing process requires less energy compared to other roofing membranes.

For more information on eco-friendly properties of the Firestone TPO Roofing Systems, download the TPO Sustainability brochure or consult the ERA LCA Study.

Compatible with 'green' systems

Due to ever increasing concern for the environment, green roofs are becoming a regular part of our landscape. Firestone RubberGard EPDM and Firestone UltraPly TPO have successfully passed the FLL test for root penetration resistance in green roofs. Both membranes can therefore be combined with extensive green roof systems using lightweight and low maintenance sedum vegetation.

The ecological benefits of a green roof system are numerous:

  • Increased life expectancy of the roof
  • Added value and aesthetics
  • Lower energy costs
  • Easy installation and maintenance
  • Improved air quality
  • Reduction of the urban heat island effect
  • Storm water management
  • Extra soundproofing and insulation
  • New habitats for plants & animals

Firestone RubberGard EPDM and UltraPly TPO Roofing Systems can also easily be combined with any type of solar system. These Solar Roofing Systems provide savings on energy costs and reduction of carbon emissions helping towards a sustainable environment.


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Lining membranes

PondGard rollFirestone EPDM PondGard and Geomembrane are inert lining membranes with limited environmental impact during manufacturing, installation and use:

  • The initial production of the membrane has a low embodied energy number.
  • The effectiveness of the EPDM polymer results in low quantities of polymer being required to obtain proper mechanical and physical properties.
  • The membranes do not contain any toxic substances and so, during the membrane's service life, no dangerous substances are released from the membrane. The Firestone lining membranes can be used in contact with fauna and flora and to store water for agricultural use.
  • EPDM membranes can be used as a lining material in dung pits, waste water reservoirs... helping to protect the environment by avoiding any soil contamination.
  • EPDM is a very highly durable material: Firestone EPDM membranes have outstanding weathering characteristics and a life expectancy up to 50 years.
  • At the end of its service life, the membrane can be recycled and re-used into walkway pads, road asphalt...