Johns Manville announces launch of EPDM FIT Self Adhered

Easy-to-apply JM EPDM FIT SA adheres strong at installation and stays strong for the life of the roof. 

Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building products manufacturer, announces the launch of EPDM FIT Self Adhered (SA). The new solution offers contractors installation times that are up to three times faster than traditionally adhered membranes.

“The introduction of self-adhering EPDM is a game changer for contractors by speeding up the installation time and widening the temperature window for installation,” said JM Single Ply Portfolio Manager Matt Sayer. “The factory-applied adhesive makes this a true peel-and-stick solution that eliminates the wait time for adhesive flash off."

EPDM FIT SA is ideal for hospitals and schools because there is no need for VOC-containing adhesives. It features UL and FM approvals and has excellent green strength with a strong bond strength throughout the life of the system. The split-release liner helps to speed installation time and delivers a labor-saving solution for installers.

The black EPDM membrane is available in a 60-mil thickness, can be adhered in temperatures of 20-degrees Fahrenheit or above without the use of additional adhesives or primers and features factory inseam tape for superior quality assurance and labor savings when compared to field-fabricated seams. It has exceptional lay flat capabilities that results in an aesthetically pleasing finished product. The membrane is available in 10’ x 100’ rolls.

About Johns Manville

Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales over $4 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 8,000 people and operates 44 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.