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SKZ Confirms Lifespan of Over 70 Years for RESITRIX® and HERTALAN® EPDM

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Long-Term Performance Study Underlines the Durability of CARLISLE® EPDM Systems

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We are very pleased with this result, which recognises our continuous investment in research and development. Previously, SKZ had already certified a service life of well over 50 years for our RESITRIX® and HERTALAN® membranes. Now, with a projected lifespan of more than 70 years, we have reached another significant milestone for the material EPDM. Of course, proper installation by trained professionals is essential to achieve this performance. That’s why we train installers to become Certified Roofing Specialists through our CARLISLE® ACADEMY.

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Klaas Kortegast

Vice President Sales & Marketing CARLISLE® CM Europe

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The construction transition calls for a new mindset when it comes to resource efficiency: durable, long lasting building materials are indispensable. A recent long-term study conducted by the Süddeutsches Kunststoff-Zentrum (SKZ) confirms a projected service life of more than 70 years for the material EPDM, which is used in the CARLISLE® CM Europe waterproofing systems RESITRIX® and HERTALAN®

As part of its ongoing research into the long-term performance of EPDM, the independent SKZ institute re-evaluated the EPDM waterproofing membranes RESITRIX® and HERTALAN® produced by CARLISLE® CM Europe. The result: both product systems are forecasted to have a service life exceeding 70 years, while retaining their mechanical integrity throughout the projected period.

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Outstanding Longevity

RESITRIX® and HERTALAN® EPDM membranes are installed as single-ply systems, which means up to 85% less material is required compared to multi-layered solutions.

This material reduction lowers costs and makes logistics more efficient, because less material has to be produced, transported and installed.

In addition, both systems offer the following advantages:

Cold-applied installation (no open flame required)

Root-resistant in accordance with DIN EN 13948 (FLL certification in progress)

Suitable for all types of green roofs

Certified sustainability credentials:

RESITRIX®: DGNB-suitable; with an IBU Environmental Product Declaration for RESITRIX® SK W Full Bond, SW and SK Partial Bond (EPD-CCM-20200226-IBD1-DE)

HERTALAN®: Cradle to Cradle Certified® Circularity at Bronze level for Hertalan® Easy Cover / EPDM Strips, Easy Cover FR and Easy Weld PRO.

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