EPDM Roofing and Sustainable Building Performance
How Single-Ply is Revolutionizing the Low-Slope Industry
Sponsored by Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. | Presented by Kyle Stavish
Live Webinar Airing on November 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET
The first single-ply to revolutionize the low-slope roofing industry away from the dangerous hot asphalt and coal-tar products started a movement in roofing that would change the way we think about the most important part of the building envelope. From its humble beginnings as a cover for hay bales in farmers fields, to the billions of square feet installed in roofing today, EPDM has remained a leading choice for owners, design professionals and contractors, to retain the watertight integrity of millions of structures. Though often thought of as the “HOT BLACK” roof membrane, EPDM’s advancements have made it an excellent sustainable choice for protection of all types of commercial construction and specifications, while keeping energy cost at a balance in all ranges of climate.
This course will examine why EPDM can be your choice in all climates as an energy saving membrane.
Photo courtesy of MuleHide
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Kyle Stavish is the head of the business development group for MuleHide. He has spent nearly 10 years in the low-slope roofing segment and almost 15 years in the building products industry. MuleHide business development focuses on increasing brand awareness for the manufacturer and its products with a strong focus in the specification world. |
Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. is a commercial low-slope roofing manufacturer that has been in business for over 40 years. MuleHide offers multiple product lines for commercial roofing applications, including EPDM, TPO, and PVC. Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. also offers full system NDL warranties through our nationwide network of qualified contractors, with over 900 distribution points across the United States.
Originally published in Building Enclosure
Originally published in September 2026
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review the basics, beginnings and advancements of EPDM throughout the years.
- Examine the multiple types of EPDM, that allow it to be a low-slope membrane universally available for all climate challenges.
- Cover the specifics of the enhanced accessories that allow this product to protect the building occupants as they live and work free from harmful effects from water intrusion, molds and other caustic conditions.
- Recognize the reason why EPDM is sustainable.
