Sustainable construction is construction with sustainability as the end goal. Sustainability plays the defining role in the design phase, the construction phase, while the building is used and when it is being demolished. When sustainability is required, EPDM roofing systems are your best option. The unique properties of EPDM outclass alternative options, especially in the field of sustainability. These properties are becoming more widely known, and because of this, the market share of EPDM roofing systems has grown exponentially in the past few years.
One of the unique properties that is the basis for this, is its natural resistance to UV and ozone. Deterioration caused by UV and ozone is one of the decisive factors which causes the degeneration of a roofing system. Where other roofing systems require additives, EPDM is naturally resistant to these influences. This makes EPDM the most sustainable solution for every flat roof, giving it a lifespan of over 50 years.
The rising interest in sustainability has led to the devaluation of the concept of “sustainability”. Everyone claims to be acting sustainably, whilst often lacking a solid foundation. The EPDM roofing systems from HERTALAN®, however, are different.