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Firestone EPDM: Same Iconic Products, New Brand Name – Elevate

2025-07-10T08:06:44+00:00May 10th, 2023|Categories: Elevate, EPDM, Firestone|Tags: , , |

Elevate is the new brand name for Firestone’s iconic EPDM. With no changes to the products, you can still purchase all your favourite RubberCover and RubberGard systems with confidence at PermaRoof UK. As we move through the rebrand of our biggest EPDM supplier, you’ll see a wider range of some of the most innovative construction materials in the industry. Why is Firestone EPDM rebranding?

Case Study: PermaRoof Commercial Supports Covid Hospital Build

2025-07-10T09:22:57+00:00July 5th, 2022|Categories: Case Studies, Commercial Roofing, Features, Firestone|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The brief: From February 2021 to March 2022, Samuel Moore Roofing enlisted our help to install the roof on a new intensive care unit at the Royal Infirmary in Hull. The project was required in response to an emergency Covid hospital being built in the height of the pandemic, meaning a quick turnaround was paramount. Due to the project needing to be completed in

Find Reliable, Local Firestone RubberCover Roofers

2025-03-11T15:00:20+00:00June 1st, 2022|Categories: Firestone, PermaRoof UK News|Tags: |

Finding reliable and professional Firestone RubberCover roofers local to you has historically been quite a task. We know how much of a headache it used to be, with reliability, training, skills and professionalism hard to pin down and a good, honest service difficult to find. PermaRoof is the leading UK importer of Firestone RubberCover and accredited EPDM application training centre and as a result,

Market Demand Answered with New Self-Adhesive RubberGutter EPDM

2025-07-10T08:08:52+00:00May 19th, 2022|Categories: Firestone, PermaRoof UK News, Press Releases|Tags: |

LEADING supplier of innovative building products PermaRoof UK, part of PermaGroup, has revealed it is further increasing its range to include the RubberGutter EPDM SA system. The time saving, self-adhered rubber waterproofing membrane is designed for guttering , or valleys, and has been launched in response to roofing contractor demand for quicker to install, longer lasting solutions. Understanding that applying adhesive on site can

PermaRoof UK Announces Partnership with Chandlers Roofing Supplies

2025-07-10T09:01:10+00:00September 29th, 2021|Categories: Firestone, PermaGroup, PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , , |

LEADING roofing supplier PermaRoof UK, part of PermaGroup, has announced an exciting new partnership with independent roofing merchants Chandlers Roofing Supplies, as part of its ongoing plans for growth across the UK. Through the partnership, Chandlers Roofing Supplies – which is made up of nine branches located in the south east, west midlands and London – has now become a supplier

Strong Outlook for Firestone Building Products Through Acquisition

2025-07-10T08:01:05+00:00June 30th, 2021|Categories: Commercial Roofing, Firestone, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , |

Firestone Building Products has a strong outlook ahead as LafargeHolcim announced the smooth and successful completion of its’ acquisition ahead of schedule. All regulatory approvals have been followed and the transaction has been a smooth one in collaboration with Bridgestone, with all 1,900 FSBP jobs safeguarded. The agreement was signed for the US-based leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions

Creating a resilient roof using EPDM

2022-06-28T14:42:26+00:00November 9th, 2020|Categories: DIY Roofing, EPDM, Firestone, Flat Roofing, PermaRoof UK News, Products, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , , , |

The PermaRoof UK Team Preparing Firestone EPDM (Pictures taken prior to Covid-19 outbreak and the social distancing measures that are now fully implemented in our offices and warehouse) When it comes to investing in a flat roof, choosing EPDM rubber roofing over market alternatives is a good place to start for guaranteed longevity. Our managing director, Adrian Buttress, discusses what

‘Tis the season to recommend rubber roofing

2022-06-28T14:34:19+00:00November 4th, 2020|Categories: DIY Roofing, EPDM, Firestone, Flat Roofing, Liquid Rubber|Tags: , , , |

With autumn now upon us, our managing director, Adrian Buttress, discusses why EPDM rubber is the perfect solution to creating a resilient roof to banish homeowners’ winter worries. As the leaves begin to fall and the days get shorter and colder, it’s clear to see that autumn is in full swing. And this can only mean one thing – contractors are

New Firestone Tech Bulletin

2022-06-28T14:53:39+00:00March 12th, 2019|Categories: Firestone, EPDM|Tags: , |

Permaroof is pleased to offer the latest Technical Bulletin from Firestone for download in our flat roofing resource library. Download your copy now. The new technical bulletin offers guidelines on using Firestone water-based bonding adhesive E, designed by Firestone to bond Firestone RubberGard EPDM membrane. The recommended application method is also detailed, including suitable substrates for adhesion such

Oldest Firestone roof 48 years

2022-06-28T14:54:04+00:00January 31st, 2018|Categories: Firestone, PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , |

Oldest Firestone roof 48 years History Over a century of experience in rubber technology For over 100 years, Firestone has been a trusted name in quality rubber products, backed by the strength of a multibillion-dollar company. It all started in 1903 when Harvey S. Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company manufacturing tires for the first mass-produced

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